FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL HERBAL DEODORANT STICK: A STUDY ON MORINGA OLEIFERA AND PSIDIUM GUAJAVA

The present study was undertaken to formulate and evaluate an antimicrobial herbal deodorant stick using extracts of Moringa oleifera and Psidium guajava. Body odour is caused by the growth of microorganisms on sweat, and herbal formulations offer a safer alternative to synthetic deodorants. The herbal deodorant stick was prepared using suitable excipients and evaluated for various parameters. Organoleptic evaluation was carried out to assess color, odour, appearance, and texture. Physicochemical evaluation included determination of pH, softening point, and spreadability to ensure suitability for topical application. The antimicrobial activity of the formulation was evaluated against selected microorganisms using standard microbiological methods. The optimized formulation showed acceptable organoleptic properties, suitable pH close to skin pH, adequate softening point, good spreadability, and significant antimicrobial activity. The study concludes that the formulated herbal deodorant stick is safe, effective, and has good potential as a natural antimicrobial deodorant for regular use.