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Research and review articles are invited for publication in January 2026 (Volume 18, Issue 1)

A study on the effect of commercial shower gels on normal human skin flora

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R. Sujatha Lakshmi 1, M. Yamini 2, *, Ch. Bhagya Lakshmi 3, G. Naveena 3, N. Harshita 3, K. Akshaya 3, V. Poojitha 3 and Y.Tanuja 3

1 Head of the Department of Microbiology, Vignan Degree and Pg College, Guntur-522001, Andhra Pradesh, India.

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Vignan Degree and Pg College, Guntur-522001, Andhra Pradesh, India.

3 PG Students. Department of Microbiology, Vignan Degree and Pg College, Guntur-522001, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2026, 18(01), 998-1012

Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2026.18.1.0189

DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2026.18.1.0189

Received on 23 December 2025; revised on 28 January 2026; accepted on 31 January 2026

Human skin is naturally inhabited by a variety of microorganisms known as normal skin flora, which play an important role in protecting the skin from harmful pathogens. Commercial shower gels are widely used for personal hygiene, but their frequent use may influence the normal skin flora. The present study was carried out to assess the effect of commercial shower gels on normal human skin flora. Skin swab samples were collected before and after the use of shower gels and were cultured using nutrient agar, MacConkey agar, Rose Bengal Chloramphenicol agar, EMB agar, and standard microbiological techniques. The observed microbial growth was compared to assess changes in the skin flora. The results indicated that the use of shower gels reduced the number of microorganisms (CFU)on the skin after washing with shower gels, with variations depending on the type of shower gel used. This study highlights that while shower gels help maintain cleanliness, excessive or frequent use may affect the natural balance of skin microflora

Normal Flora; Shower Gels; Microbial Flora; Macconkey Agar; Skin Swab; And CFU Count

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R. Sujatha Lakshmi, M. Yamini, Ch. Bhagya Lakshmi, G. Naveena, N. Harshita, K. Akshaya, V. Poojitha and Y.Tanuja. A study on the effect of commercial shower gels on normal human skin flora. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2026, 18(01), 998-1012. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2026.18.1.0189.

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