Revolutionizing Handmade Soap: Innovating Emollient Formulations for Enhanced Quality

The widespread use of commercial soaps containing potentially harmful chemicals like parabens, sulphates, and triclosan has prompted concerns about skin health and overall well-being. This research addresses this issue by proposing a revolutionary approach to handmade soap formulations, focusing o...

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Main Authors: Siti Khadijah Padzil, Mohd Faiz Abd Ghani, Nur Saadiah Bt Badroll Hisham
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Language:English
Published: Academica Press Solutions 2024-05-01
Series:Malaysia Journal of Invention and Innovation
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Online Access:https://journal.academicapress.org/aps/index.php/mjii/article/view/129
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description The widespread use of commercial soaps containing potentially harmful chemicals like parabens, sulphates, and triclosan has prompted concerns about skin health and overall well-being. This research addresses this issue by proposing a revolutionary approach to handmade soap formulations, focusing on enhancing quality through the incorporation of emollients. Handmade soaps, crafted from natural ingredients, offer a safer alternative to mass-produced varieties, potentially reducing skin irritation and allergic reactions. By utilizing emollients such as cocoa butter, shea butter, and mango butter, this project aims to develop natural soaps tailored to individual skin needs. Emollients play a crucial role in improving skin texture and moisture retention. The methodology involves meticulous formulation and testing to ensure product efficacy and safety. Results indicate that cocoa butter emerges as the optimal base for handmade soap, offering superior stability and suitability. Furthermore, comprehensive analyses of physical appearance, pH levels, viscosity, foam production and retention, total fatty matter, and moisture content provide valuable insights into the quality and performance of the formulated soaps. This research highlights the potential of handmade soaps as a holistic skincare solution, emphasizing the importance of natural ingredients in promoting skin health and well-being. The findings suggest commercialization potential for these innovative emollient-based soap formulations, offering consumers a safer and more customizable skincare option.
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spelling doaj-art-8355b00bc4d74022b51c89ba33a601822025-07-08T12:49:21ZengAcademica Press SolutionsMalaysia Journal of Invention and Innovation2976-21702024-05-0135Revolutionizing Handmade Soap: Innovating Emollient Formulations for Enhanced QualitySiti Khadijah Padzil0Mohd Faiz Abd Ghani1Nur Saadiah Bt Badroll Hisham2 School of Pharmacy, KPJ Healthcare Universityschool of Pharmacy, KPJ Healthcare Universityschool of Pharmacy, KPJ Healthcare University The widespread use of commercial soaps containing potentially harmful chemicals like parabens, sulphates, and triclosan has prompted concerns about skin health and overall well-being. This research addresses this issue by proposing a revolutionary approach to handmade soap formulations, focusing on enhancing quality through the incorporation of emollients. Handmade soaps, crafted from natural ingredients, offer a safer alternative to mass-produced varieties, potentially reducing skin irritation and allergic reactions. By utilizing emollients such as cocoa butter, shea butter, and mango butter, this project aims to develop natural soaps tailored to individual skin needs. Emollients play a crucial role in improving skin texture and moisture retention. The methodology involves meticulous formulation and testing to ensure product efficacy and safety. Results indicate that cocoa butter emerges as the optimal base for handmade soap, offering superior stability and suitability. Furthermore, comprehensive analyses of physical appearance, pH levels, viscosity, foam production and retention, total fatty matter, and moisture content provide valuable insights into the quality and performance of the formulated soaps. This research highlights the potential of handmade soaps as a holistic skincare solution, emphasizing the importance of natural ingredients in promoting skin health and well-being. The findings suggest commercialization potential for these innovative emollient-based soap formulations, offering consumers a safer and more customizable skincare option. https://journal.academicapress.org/aps/index.php/mjii/article/view/129handmade soapemollientsnatural ingredientsskincarequalityformulation
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Revolutionizing Handmade Soap: Innovating Emollient Formulations for Enhanced Quality
Malaysia Journal of Invention and Innovation
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natural ingredients
skincare
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title Revolutionizing Handmade Soap: Innovating Emollient Formulations for Enhanced Quality
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formulation
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