Pomelo (Citrus maxima)Peelas an Alternative Componentin Medicinal Soap Making

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The researchers chose to make a medicinal soap out of pomelo citrus fruit because it has many health benefits. It is also applied to other customerswho have the same problem so that they can save their money. High levels of Vitamin C in pomelos act as antioxidants, which seek out dangerous free radicals. One adverse effect that free radicals cause in the degradation of the skin, which results in signs of premature aging, like wrinkles, sagging skins, and age spots. High vitamin C intakes can prevent this. Pomelos also contain spermidine, a rare chemical that is actually found in human sperm, hence the name. This has been closely liking to anti-aging properties as well.

METHODS

The researchers chose medicinal soap making as an additional income generations project. The ingredients are coconut oil, pomelo peel, lye, rubbing alcohol and glycerin. The researcher prepared 3 setups. Set up A, B, and C. In set up A the researchers put 2 ml of rubbing alcohol, 20 ml coconut oil, 5 ml lye, ½ grams of pomelo peel and ¼ grams of glycerin. In setting up B the researchers put 3 ml rubbing alcohol, 25 ml coconut oil, 10 ml lye, 1 gram of pomelo peel and 1 gram of glycerine. In setting up C the researchers put 5 ml of rubbing alcohol, 30 ml of coconut oil, 15 ml of lye, 2grams of pomelo peel and ½ grams of glycerin.

RESULTS

After it is done, the researchers tested the product with 2 respondents. Respondent A triedusing the products for 2 weeks and Respondent B used the product for 3 weeks. Furthermore, the researchers used a questionnaire, the voting scale of agree and disagree, to test the characteristics of the medicinal soap and to test the effectiveness of the product. Based on the result of the study, medicinal soap out of pomelo peel can be used as an effective component for medicinal soap. The medicinal soap out of pomelo peel can help people to cure their acne.

DISCUSSIONS

After using the medicinal soap the respondents proved that it is effective. All the blemishes were removed. It also shows that has good appearance and texture. Based on the results, medicinal soap is effective in curing pimples. In addition, the researchers conScluded that pomelo medicinal soap is alternative in curing pimples. The researchers tested the effectivity of the product and it is effective in curing pimples. The addition of pomelo soap in our skin care can cure the blemishes in human skin. The youth nowadays are very interested in an inexpensive product that can help them to make their skin smoother and pimple free.