Open AccessApplication of coconut oil from Ben Tre Province (Vietnam) as the main detergent for body wash products
Author(s) -
Trần Thị Ngân,
Tran Thien Hien,
Ngo Thi Cam Quyen,
Phan Nguyen Quynh Anh,
Le Thi Hong Nhan,
Mai Huỳnh Cang,
Dinh Nhat,
Nguyễn Đình Phúc,
Long Giang Bạch
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/959/1/012025
Subject(s) - coconut oil , saponification , saponification value , ingredient , cosmetics , preservative , skin irritation , food science , chemistry , pulp and paper industry , viscosity , moisturizer , oil mill , palm oil , chromatography , organic chemistry , iodine value , materials science , dermatology , medicine , composite material , engineering
Coconut oil is considered the active ingredient as a moisturizer used by many people in tropical regions. At the same time, coconut oil can improve the symptoms of skin disorders by moisturizing and soothing the skin. A body washes formula that contains coconut oil based on the saponification process is formulated through an appropriate content survey. The combination of auxiliary substances such as detergent, foaming agent, moisturizing agent, preservative was also conducted to evaluate different concentrations. Products are assessed and visually observed for appearance, viscosity, pH value, stability, and durability when stored. The body wash formula was found to be white and pearl luster was visually observed. Products using 20% crude soap content, 5% detergent (SLES), 3% glycerin, etc. have all been tested to show good physico-chemical properties in terms of pH value and viscosity, as well as no irritation, upon skin contact. Research shows that coconut oil body wash formulas with good physico-chemical properties can be developed into new body wash cosmetic products.