EVALUATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF PRODUCED MEDICATED SOAP USING METRACARPUS SCABER LEAF EXTRACT

Antiseptic soap is preferred for bathing due to its natural source of vitamins A and E. Because of its phytochemical contents, plant such as M. scaber is generally used to cures skin infection. Antiseptic soap using plant extract enjoys a reputation for improving or eliminating uneven skin tone, razor bumps caused by ingrown hairs and skin rashes. It can be used by anyone who wishes to improve the quality of his/her skin. Excellent for clearing up oily skin and priced for its antiseptics properties. African people also use Antiseptic soap to prevent the skin from rashes, ring worm, measles, and eczema and body odour. It is used as a natural shampoo to avoid dry itchy scalp. Antiseptic soap Black soap is used in the treatment of many infectious diseases caused by micro-organisms. In traditional medicine, antiseptic soaps are very common vehicles for application of medicinal plants especially for external use and also for the treatment of skin diseases. Locally manufactured soap is made from medicinal plant is known to have some antimicrobial properties Studies have shown that antiseptic soaps containing active antimicrobial ingredients remove more bacteria as compared to plain soap. The attribute of the antiseptic soap includes mildness on the skin, rich lather, protection against skin disorders (including rashes, eczema, and scabies) treatment of skin infection (such as ringworm), protection of even skin toning and smoothness of the skin hence its manufacture and use is vital.