Formulation and Physicochemical Evaluation of a Polyherbal Scrub Soap Containing Vetiveria zizanioides and Cucumis melo

Background: With increased awareness of the importance of eco-friendly, user-friendly, skin friendly, the use of cosmetic prepared from herbal ingredients got increased. Few of medicinal plants were found to be having antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties along with moisturizing potential in which some of the plants are Vetiveria zizanioides and Cucumis melo. Objectives: The study aimed to prepare and evaluate the efficacy of polyherbal scrub soap containing powder of Vetiveria zizanioides and juice of Cucumis melo. Materials and Methods: The scrub soap was prepared using the melt and pour method. Physico-chemical properties were carried out. Physicochemical evaluation parameters such as appearance, colour, odour, pH, foam height, foam retention, washability, skin irritation test were performed for the formulation of the soap. Results: The prepared scrub soap was having good appearance with pleasant smell and penny-brown colour, pH ranged between 6.0-7.0 (skin compatibility range), foam height 7cm, foam retention 5 min. The scrub soap was having good washability without any sign of irritation and inflammation on skin. Conclusion: Poly herbal scrub soap prepared using the Vetiveria zizanioides powder and Cucumis melo juice was found to be safe for application on the skin and hence this could be concluded that the preparation of such natural cosmetic preparation for acne care will be effective.