Description: Bacteria are omnipresent in the environment. During daily activities of person is exposed to various microorganisms which can cause infection or disease. Hands and body get frequently contaminated. Soaps which are economically available are highly loaded with processed chemicals that can cause cancer and other fatal diseases. Antimicrobial handmade soaps by using natural products like herbs and milk play a crucial role in removing microorganisms. In this study we have used goat milk to make antibacterial soap. goat milk soap has variety of many essential benefits. goat milk is effective for treating acne and other skin infections. It has antimicrobial properties that slow down the growth of microorganisms. It contains variety of nutrients and vitamins such as vitamin D, C, B12 and Vitamin E. We estimate the antibacterial properties of handmade goat milk soap through the direct impression of unclean hands on the plate of Nutrient agar and after washing the hands with goat milk soap. There is clear killing of microbes which are present on hands. This results indicted that goat milk soap has great antimicrobial activity against those organisms which are stick on our hands in the daily life.
Socio-Economic Benefits: It is made from natural products.
Category: Medicinal Products – Natural medicinal products
Department: Microbiology