Year: 2024 | Month: November | Volume: 11 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 20-25
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20241103
Screening and Formulation of Hand Sanitizer with Herbal Extracts of Aloe Vera and Cinnamon
Shruthi Sridhar
Dept. of Zoology, Jyoti Nivas College, Autonomous, Bangalore, India
ABSTRACT
Sanitizers are liquid solutions formulated to reduce microbial growth on the hands, typically featuring alcohol as a primary component. However, various plant-derived bioactive compounds exhibit antimicrobial properties that can benefit the skin without adverse effects, enhancing its softness and overall health while providing a natural glow. This study explores the antimicrobial potential of plants such as tulsi, neem, lemon, and eucalyptus. An herbal sanitizer was developed using Aloe Vera and cinnamon extract, with the Microtiter Plate Technique employed to identify the optimal concentrations for effective use. Results revealed that both Aloe Vera and cinnamon extracts were effective in inhibiting microbial growth at a concentration of 1 mg. Notably, the combination of these extracts showed enhanced effectiveness, suppressing microbial growth at 0.5 mg. The formulated sanitizer using this combination inhibited specific microorganisms at 0.75 mg, while demonstrating a remarkable inhibitory effect on hand microbes at just 0.09 mg. These findings underscore the effectiveness of combining Aloe Vera and cinnamon in sanitizers. Additionally, the natural extracts incorporated into the formulation offer prolonged antimicrobial activity and contribute to maintaining skin health.
Keywords: Sanitizer, herbal extract, Aloe Vera, cinnamon, Microbes.
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