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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 89
E-International Scientific Research Journal ISSN: 2094-1749 Volume: 3 Issue: 2, 2011 that occurring naturally in human body. Many marine algae are a source of B12, which are rarely found in land vegetables. Many species of seaweeds contain protein which helps fight premature aging of the skin by restructuring collagen and generating elasticity. This increase the skin suppleness which in turn reduces and softens wrinkles. Due to its iodine and sulphur amino acid content, seaweeds are stimulating, revitalizing and nourishing to the skin. It also offers antibacterial and skin healing benefits. Objectives General: To develop new non-food products from seaweed (eucheuma, greacilaria, and sargassum) extract. Specific: 1. To formulate new products, e.g. bath soap with seaweeds extract; 2. To determine the acceptability of the formulated product; and 3. To determine the cost and return benefits of the product. Expected Output: A novel seaweed bath soap that would promote healthy skin. Methodology/ Procedure: a. Preparation of supplies and materials The basic soap ingredients (fats, oil and alkali), seaweed and equipments molder, mixing bowl, weighing scale and stirring rod to be used were prepared and set at the processing laboratory of DMMMSU-NLUC. Gracilaria spp, Sargassum and Eucheuma seaweeds were gathered at the shoreline of Balaoan, La Union. Other raw materials were bought locally. The seaweeds were prepared by washing, drying, bleaching, and cooking for phycocolloids extraction. b. Seaweed bath soap product formulation b.1. Bath soap formulation 90
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