Fishcaya Soap: Acceptability of Papaya-Fish Scale Soap as an Alternative to Commercial Body Soap

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

We eat fish and throw away the scales. But now researchers have figured out a reason those fish scales might be worth saving. Fish scale contains natural collagen which is a complement nutrient and building block to skin and helps slow down aging. Collagen comprises about 30% of the entire protein of the human body weight. There is about 3 kg of collagen in an adult body. Fish scale can also be used in beauty products because of which the researcher used the fish scale and papaya to make soap. The study mainly aims to determine the acceptability of soap from papaya and fish scale in terms of its appearance, odor and effectiveness.

METHODS

Experimental method of research was used in the study to determine if papaya-fish scale soap can also be effective in comparison to the commercial soaps available in market. Questionnaire was used in evaluating the acceptability of papaya-fish-scale soap in terms of its appearance, odor and effectiveness.

RESULTS

The result of the study revealed that the product is highly acceptable to the consumers and it was also proven effective. in terms of appearance it has a general assessment of 4.07 or Moderately Agree. Also, the general assessment of 4.10 or Moderately Agree revealed that in terms of odor the papaya-fish scale soap is also acceptable. Moreover, in terms of effectiveness on skin, it shows that it is accepted having the general assessment of 4.06. There is no difference on the effect between the papaya fish scale soap and the commercial soap in terms of appearance and odor.

DISCUSSIONS

The soap that we formulated was successful because it solidified and it somewhat turned into a soap. Although it took us quite some time to mix all of the ingredients still it is a worthwhile experience. The assessments of the respondents are really helpful in making the conclusion that this soap can also be used and it is something that the researchers must be proud of. When the respondents used the product, it wasn't so hard because the time wasn't sufficient to harden the soap but when they used it was gentle to the skin and does not cause any allergic reaction and also it makes their skin lighter.