Baby skin is delicate and more prone to dryness, irritation, and microbial infections due to its thinner stratum corneum, higher pH, and lower lipid content compared to adult skin. Conventional soaps may disrupt the natural skin barrier because of their alkaline nature. Therefore, the present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a mild, skin-friendly syndet-based baby soap incorporating natural and herbal ingredients such as calendula oil, neem oil, lavender oil, aloe vera gel, and vitamin E. The soap base was prepared using a saponification process followed by a melt-and-pour method to ensure uniform incorporation of active ingredients. Key components such as coconut oil, castor oil, stearic acid, glycerin, ethanol, and sugar were used to enhance lather, hardness, transparency, and skin hydration. The prepared formulations were evaluated for organoleptic and physicochemical parameters including color, odor, texture, pH, foamability, foam retention, hardness, and skin irritation. The results indicated that the developed syndet-based baby soap exhibited good physical characteristics, stable foam properties, and no signs of skin irritation, confirming its suitability and safety for baby skin.
Ingole* et al. (2026) studied this question.