Herbal Plus Soap Ingredients and Benefits: Neem, Turmeric, Marotti Oil and More
Herbal Plus is a cold-process soap made on a coconut-oil base with neem, turmeric, sesame oil, hydnocarpus (marotti) oil, almond oil and an essential-oil blend. It has a TFM of 85.96% (Daksha lab figure), well above the 76% minimum for Grade 1 under the Indian standard. The result is a dense bar that cleanses well and leaves skin feeling soft and fresh.
What are the ingredients in Herbal Plus soap?
Here is the full list, in plain language, with the reason each one is in the bar.
Coconut oil (main base)
Coconut oil is the backbone of Kerala soapmaking. It makes a hard bar with rich, quick lather that rinses clean, even in hard water. Because it is the main oil, it gives Herbal Plus its firmness and its clean, fresh feel.
Neem
Neem (Azadirachta indica) has been part of Indian bathing traditions for centuries and is traditionally used in Ayurveda for keeping skin clean and fresh. In a soap it adds a mild herbal character and is valued by people who sweat a lot in the Indian heat.
Turmeric
Turmeric is used in Indian skincare rituals, from haldi ceremonies to everyday ubtans, for skin that looks bright and even. In Herbal Plus it adds a warm tone to the bar and its traditional touch to your daily bath.
Sesame oil
Sesame (til) oil is the classic oil for Ayurvedic body massage, or abhyanga. In soap it adds conditioning, so the lather feels softer and skin feels less tight after rinsing.
Hydnocarpus oil (marotti / chaulmoogra)
Marotti oil comes from the seeds of the Hydnocarpus tree that grows in the Western Ghats. It has a long place in Kerala's traditional skin practices. We include it as part of that heritage; in soap it contributes to the bar's conditioning, oil-rich character.
Almond oil
Almond oil is a light, gentle oil that helps the bar feel creamy and leaves skin feeling smooth.
Essential-oil blend and fragrance
These give Herbal Plus its fresh herbal scent. If you are sensitive to fragrance, do a patch test first.
Sodium hydroxide (lye)
Every true bar soap is made with lye. During saponification it reacts completely with the oils and turns into soap and glycerin, so none remains as lye in the finished bar. Read how this works in cold-process vs machine-made soap.
What are the benefits of Herbal Plus soap?
- Thorough, gentle cleansing from a coconut-oil base with rich lather.
- Soft, comfortable feel after bathing thanks to sesame, almond and marotti oils plus natural glycerin.
- A fresh, clean feeling from neem and turmeric, two herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for daily skin care.
- Long-lasting bar: 85.96% TFM means most of the 75 g bar is real soap. Find out why that matters in what is TFM in soap.
- Nothing to bulk it out: no talc or starch fillers in the recipe.
Herbal Plus is a cosmetic soap for everyday bathing. It is not a medicine. If you have a skin condition, please see a dermatologist.
How does Herbal Plus compare with other soaps?
Most supermarket soaps are Grade 1 to Grade 3 toilet soaps made from soap noodles, or bathing bars. We have put together a neutral, wrapper-based look at commonly reported figures in our high TFM soap brand comparison. If you prefer a softer, beauty-focused herbal bar, see our guide to Manjistha soap.
How should I use Herbal Plus for best results?
- Wet your skin and the bar with lukewarm water.
- Work up a lather in your hands or on a soft cloth.
- Massage gently over the body for 30 to 60 seconds.
- Rinse well and pat dry.
- For the face, use a light lather and avoid the eyes.
- Store the bar on a draining dish so it stays firm.
Who makes Herbal Plus?
Herbal Plus is made by Daksha Organics, a family brand from Kerala that started as Anjenna in 2005. The original Anjenna Plus herbal soap is still available on anjenna.com. Herbal Plus carries the same cold-process, coconut-oil tradition, and more Ayurvedic products are coming soon.
Key takeaways
- Base: coconut oil. Herbs: neem and turmeric. Oils: sesame, marotti, almond.
- Cold-process, 75 g, 85.96% TFM (Grade 1 is 76% minimum).
- Cleanses well and leaves skin feeling soft and fresh.
- A cosmetic soap; patch test and see a dermatologist for skin conditions.
Herbal Plus is โน599 (MRP โน895). Order the Herbal Plus Natural Skin Care Soap on our website or on WhatsApp; cash on delivery is available and we ship across India.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main base of Herbal Plus soap?
Coconut oil is the main base. It is joined by sesame, hydnocarpus (marotti) and almond oils, with neem and turmeric.
Is Herbal Plus a cold-process soap?
Yes. It is made by the cold-process method and has a TFM of 85.96% (Daksha lab figure).
Can I use Herbal Plus on my face?
Many people use a light lather on the face, avoiding the eyes. Patch test first, and see a dermatologist if you have a skin condition.
What is marotti oil?
Marotti oil is pressed from the seeds of the Hydnocarpus tree, also called chaulmoogra, and has a long place in Kerala's traditional skin practices.
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What customers say
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