Formulation And Evaluation of Herbal Bath Bomb

Authors: Mr. Prajwal R. Bhujbal, Mr. Tejas S. Mashalkar, Mr. Vishal P. Kopnar, Dr. Amol N. Khedkar

Country: India

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Abstract: Bath bombs are a popular way to prepare a revitalising, soothing, and fragrant bath. It is a solid mixture of a weak acid and a strong base that does not react in dry conditions but strongly reacts with water to form salt, water, and carbon dioxide. The main aim of this research work is to prepare the medicated bath bomb and evaluated for the efficacy.
The herb used in the preparations by adding plant leaf extract of cinnamon and turmeric that leaf extract has antifungal activity. Commonly bath bomb is prepared with Citric acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn starch, Epsom salt, various natural colors etc. Due to the reaction of citric acid and sodium bicarbonate in presence of water, CO2 gas forms and the fragrance present in formulation is evolved with it. The formulated bath bomb are evaluated for the various parameters like Effervescent time, Skin patch test, pH, Flow Property, bulk density, carre’s index and microbial study. The results shown that all formulation gave satisfied results.
Bath bomb is preparation generally used for refreshing, relaxing and fragrant bath. The name looks scary but the formulation is quite interesting. Commonly bath bomb is prepared with Citric acid (C6H8O7), Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3), Corn starch, MgSO4 (Epsom salt), various natural colors etc. Due to the reaction of citric acid(C6H8O7) and sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) in presence of water, CO2 gas forms and the fragrance present in formulation is
evolved with it. So basically, bath bomb is a formulation made for the fragrant and relaxing bath.
Introduction of therapeutic action like antiseptic and antifungal action in bath bomb is novel idea. Addition of betel leaves (piper betel) extract to the formulation give it antifungal and antibacterial property, turmeric gives antiseptic property, MgSO4 (Epsom salt) relaxes the muscles.

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Paper Id: 230645

Published On: 2024-05-10

Published In: Volume 12, Issue 3, May-June 2024

Cite This: Formulation And Evaluation of Herbal Bath Bomb - Mr. Prajwal R. Bhujbal, Mr. Tejas S. Mashalkar, Mr. Vishal P. Kopnar, Dr. Amol N. Khedkar - IJIRMPS Volume 12, Issue 3, May-June 2024.

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