BARUS CAMPHOR HAND SANITIZER FORMULATION AND DEVELOPMENT- A BOON IN COVID-19 ERA

Microbes and diseases are transmitted mostly through the hands. However, simply coming into contact with the germ is insufficient to produce sickness. The essential stage in the presentation of sickness is for the germ to reach the interior body. Contact transmission of illness symptoms from the skin to the inner body can happen when an infected portion (usually the hands) comes into contact with the mucous membrane of an open cavity such as the mouth, nose, eyes, or an open injury. As a result, using high-quality sanitizers to avoid illnesses like COVID-19 is one of the most important precautions to take. Hand sanitation is an important principle and practice in disease protection, management, and minimization. The requirement for hand sanitizer has grown as a result of the COVID outbreak, resulting in less hand dryness. We developed a hand sanitizer containing Barus camphor and additional substances like isopropyl alcohol, Rosewater, tulsi water, and aloe vera, based on the necessity. The antibacterial properties of the components were taken into consideration when choosing them. The antibacterial properties of the components and sanitizer were tested and shown to be effective against the gram-positive bacterium S. aureus, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and Staphyllococcous aureus The improved antibacterial activity and effectiveness of Barus camphor can be used to make commercially viable herbal hand sanitizers. When the components are combined, a hand sanitizer is formed.