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E-International Scientific Research Journal
ISSN: 2094-1749 Volume: 3 Issue: 2, 2011
Seaweed bath soap is a natural product for cleansing. It is actually a salt that foams. This
crystalline nature soap is made of seaweed gel extract that is mixed with caustic soda and natural
oil to produce an opaque, premium bath soap that is mild for sensitive skin.
The seaweeds eucheuma, gracilaria and sargassum are red-to-brown grass of the sea that
provide food for man. Aside from being consumed as food these are utilized as raw material in
the manufacture of industrial products such as alginate, agar and carrageenan. They contain
protein which help to fight premature aging of the skin by restructuring collagen and generating
elasticity, skin suppleness which in turn reduces and softens wrinkles. They also contain
betacarotene to help slow skin aging, treat acne and irritated skin, as well as eczema problems. It
is also used as detoxifier when it is eaten or applied to the skin.
The papaya extract is known as an effective skin whitening. Papaya contains vitamins A, that
benefits the skin through increasing the rate of new cell formation. It also balances and regulates
skin firmness, tones and improve smoothness.
The atsuete contains volatile fatty oil with palmitin and traces of stearin alkaloids saponin and
tannin for homogeneous color of the skin aside from fascinating the product.
The soap product provides the benefits of exfoliation, cleansing, smoother, healthier looking skin
that’s is more receptive to moisturizing lotion. Exfoliation is part of natural skin care and the
secret to smooth, soft healthy looking skin. The seaweed bath soap gently scrubs away dead skin
and other skin impurities caused by environmental pollutions, sun exposures and stresses of
everyday life. By using this soap, a younger skin is exposed. It also stimulates blood circulation.
Analysis showed that the quality attributes of the product such as physical evaluation (texture,
color, odor, hardness and size) and after-effect evaluation (exfoliation, irritation, freshness,
irritation, freshness, lather and allergynisity) were very much acceptable .
Moreover, the soap is cheaper compared to other commercial soap in the market.
Review of Related Literature
Seaweeds are rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, Folic acid and Niacin. It supplies 60 trace elements
and is a primary source of B12 and significant amount of vitamins E and K. It is also an excellent
source of over 60 minerals, especially potassium, calcium, iodine, magnesium, phosporous iron,
zinc, manganese (Trono, Gavino, 1989,).
Seaweed bath soap products hydrate and feed the body through the most vital organ – the skin.
Our entire skin care bath soap is 100 percent natural, free of dyes, animals-by-products and
contains no artificial fragrances, making it safe for all skin types. Regular use of seaweed bath
soap increases the levels of moisture in the skin and promote a healthy glowing complexion.
Seaweeds contain much larger concentration of what is present in seawater, and in a form, which
can easily be assimilated, the potassium-sodium content of sea vegetable is usually quite close to
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