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Formulation And Characterization of Anti-Bacterial Soap from Lantana Camara Leaf Extract

Konde Komal Phalle Gayatri Prof. Kore Shruti

Subject area: Biological & Medical Sciences  ·  Area of research: Antibacterial Herbal Soap Formulation

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1718326

Abstract

Lantana camara is a widely available invasive weed whose leaves are reported to contain phytochemicals such as flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, and essential oils with proven antimicrobial activity. Synthetic antibacterial agents in commercial soaps raise concerns of resistance and skin irritation, creating demand for plant-based alternatives. Plant-based knowledge in medicine has a long history in India. Known to treat a number of illnesses, lantana camara is utilized in Many traditional medical formulations. Formulating and testing an anti-bacterial soap with Lantana camara leaf extract—a plant with Antimicrobial and anti-bacterial qualities is the goal of this study. Using conventional phytochemical extraction techniques, the Extract was produced and added to a soap base at different concentrations. The formulations’ physical attributes, pH, stability, Spreadability, and antibacterial efficacy against the organism that causes acne, Staphylococcus aureus, were evaluated. The soap With Lantana camara extracts at a concentration of 2% in the first batch was shown to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory Properties, making it a safe and effective beginning concentration. 3% is the concentration of the second batch, which is still safe and has a more potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. 4% formulation contain was found to have a high antibacterial And anti-inflammatory power while remaining within a generally safe dermal limit. Additionally, the concentration demonstrated a Better anti-acne effect, significant antibacterial activity, good physicochemical stability, and favourable skin compatibility. The aforementioned results underscore the potential of Lantana camara leaf extract as a natural and efficacious acne treatment Approach. Certain evaluation tests are carried out to determine whether a cream is appropriate for human skin and whether it irritates The skin after application. The increasing demand for herbal and eco-friendly personal care products has encouraged the development of plant-based antibacterial soaps. This study focuses on the formulation and characterization of antibacterial soap prepared using leaf extract of Lantana camara. The leaves of the plant were collected, dried, powdered, and extracted using a suitable solvent extraction method to obtain bioactive compounds possessing antimicrobial properties. The herbal extract was incorporated into soap formulations in different concentrations along with standard soap base ingredients. The prepared soaps were evaluated for various physicochemical parameters such as pH, foam height, foam retention, moisture content, hardness, total fatty matter, and stability. Antibacterial activity of the formulated soaps was tested against common pathogenic bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli using the agar well diffusion method. The results indicated that the soap containing Lantana camara leaf extract exhibited significant antibacterial activity compared to the control formulation. In addition, the formulated soap showed acceptable cleansing ability, good foaming characteristics, and skin-friendly pH. The study concludes that Lantana camara leaf extract can be effectively utilized as a natural antibacterial agent in herbal soap formulations. The developed herbal soap may serve as a safe, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic antibacterial soaps.

Keywords

Lantana Camara Leaf

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Konde Komal, Phalle Gayatri, Prof. Kore Shruti "Formulation And Characterization of Anti-Bacterial Soap from Lantana Camara Leaf Extract" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 11 2026 Page 3999-4018 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1718326
Konde Komal, Phalle Gayatri, Prof. Kore Shruti "Formulation And Characterization of Anti-Bacterial Soap from Lantana Camara Leaf Extract" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 9, no. 11, May. 2026, doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1718326
Konde Komal, Phalle Gayatri, Prof. Kore Shruti (2026). Formulation And Characterization of Anti-Bacterial Soap from Lantana Camara Leaf Extract. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(11). doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1718326
Konde Komal, Phalle Gayatri, Prof. Kore Shruti "Formulation And Characterization of Anti-Bacterial Soap from Lantana Camara Leaf Extract" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 9, no. 11, May. 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1718326
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