Design and development of natural powder hand wash for skin care

Hands are primary site of inspection transmission and route for micro-organisms. Hand wash is one of the types of cosmetics which is widely used in daily life. The main aim is to develop natural and effective poly-herbal hand wash. In the present research works focuses drying powder of lemon grass (Cymbopogon), Tulsi, Aloe vera, lemon peels, Reetha, Shikakai and Mentha they have antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic agents, with the herbal ingredients developed and evaluates as herbal powder hand wash. Herbal powder hand wash was developed by using Carbopol 930 as jelling agent, methyl paraben as neutralizer, and Sodium lauryl sulphate as surfactant. The hand wash showed multipurpose effects and all these herbal ingredients significant different activities. The ingredients use in herbal powder hand wash having properties cleaning, remove dirt as well as promote healing. The prepared formulation was evaluated based on number of criteria including consistency, pH test, stability, cleaning test, foam ability and grittiness.