Development and Optimization of a Tulsi Based Hand Wash

The main aim of this study is to formulate and evaluate a poly-herbal hand wash using natural ingredients like aloe vera and lemon juice. This formulation is intended to have fewer side effects and provide better hand cleaning. Since hands are a primary source of spreading infections, especially in children and workers in the pharmaceutical industry, the use of hand wash is essential in such environments. The prepared hand wash was tested for various physical parameters such as color, smell, pH, viscosity, and stability, and it showed good results with effective hand-cleaning properties. This highlights the importance of using antiseptic hand washes to prevent infections. Additionally, the study focused on evaluating the antibacterial activity of different herbal oils, including cinnamon oil, eucalyptus oil, menthol oil, and lavender oil. Among these, cinnamon oil showed the best antibacterial effect. Based on these findings, a poly-herbal hand wash gel containing cinnamon oil was also formulated and evaluated