Introduction

Skin is constantly growing and changing, so you have to remain vigilant in caring for

it. Skin is your body's largest organ and serves as a protective barrier between your insides and

the rest of the world. Skin exists in a constant state of growth, with old cells dying as new cells

are forming (A. Pauli, 2016). According to Ceano Cosmetics (2016), 24% of people, when

asked about the reason for using skincare products, responded they use the products to protect

their skin from environmental and internal damage. Skin is always exposed to different

environment and unwanted debris which might result skin to dry and irritate. Throughout the

day your skin is continually accumulating dirt, oil and bacteria so, it is better to keep your skin

clean and healthy.

Healthy skin is better able to fight signs of aging, heals much faster and staves off

potential disease better than unhealthy skin. Unhealthy skin tends to appear sallow and dull,

whereas healthy skin appears full and vibrant (Aya Pauli, 2017). In maintaining healthy skin,

it is vital to cleanse it regularly with soap. Soap is somehow one of the elements that keeps

your skin in good health. According to Kalsey (2016) Commercial soap sold in stores is often

made with chemical detergents, hardeners and synthetic lathering agents. Some of these

ingredients can be drying or irritating on the skin. On the other hand, handmade soap created

with oils, liquid and lye does not contain these harsh ingredients and qualifies as ‘soap.’ It is

more efficient to use soap that does not contain any harmful components. Using of handmade

soaps are great way to avoid all synthetic entity that store-bought soap has.

Researchers have come up with formulating a natural handmade beauty soap that treats

skin gently. ”Calahoney soap” has two key ingredients, calamansi or calamondin and honey.

Calamansi is a citrus fruit that is native to the the philippines. It has various uses and benefits
such as skin lightening and toning. In addition to the calamansi, honey will also be used as one

of the key ingredient. It is known for its antioxidant properties which can fight against skin

damage. Moreover, it is used as natural moisturizer and antiseptic properties (H. Frances,

2012).

Handmade Soap contains glycerin. Glycerin is a natural skin emollient (skin softener)

that attracts water from the surrounding air. Because of this, glycerin is highly prized in soaps,

lotions and creams for maintaining moisture in the skin throughout the day (Neferterm

Naturals, 2014). Natural soap won’t dry out your skin or cause any other skin irritation as all

of the ingredients are gentle and skin safe. Natural soap doesn’t contain any synthetic

ingredients, which can be absorbed by the skin (the body’s largest organ) and sometimes get

into the bloodstream causing problems. ( Jack Taylor, 2015)

Review of the Literature

Soap history began in 2800 B.C. in Babylonia where the earliest recorded evidence of

soap-like substance was found. The formula of the soap consists of water, alkali, ad cassia oil

which was written on a Babylonian clay tablet. Soap wasn’t originally made use for personal

hygiene but was rather made for cleaning wool, cotton, and kitchen utensils or was used for

medicine purposes but as decades passed soap is made for bathing and personal hygiene. In

this modern age, people purchase and use commercially manufactured soap but some people

make their own natural homemade soap which makes their goal to have a natural and

moisturizing soap without harmful chemical additives that manufactured soaps has.
Honey

Honey is a natural sweetener alternatively to white sugar, it is a thick, golden liquid

produced by honeybees and it is made using the nectar of flowering plants and is stored in the

honeycombs. Honey is widely known as food and medicine by generations, traditions, and

civilizations, both ancient and modern. Honey has been used as home remedy for skin irritation

and other problems like wounds (Subramanian et al., 2007). Honey increases the soap’s

moisturizing properties and milder than commercially manufactured soap.

Calamansi

Calamondin (Citrofortunella microcarpa) also known as Calamansi in the Philippines

is a shrub or small tree growing up to 9.6 – 19.7 feet tall. The fruit of the calamondin resembles

a round lime with a size of 25 – 35 mm in diameter, but sometimes up to 45 mm. The center

pulp and juice is orange in color like a tangerine but with a very thin peel when ripe, each fruit

contains 8 to 12 seeds. (Potonia, 2014). Calamansi extract is made up of ascorbic acid,

phosphorus and calcium which the extract is derived from a fruit tree that is native to the

Philippines. Women in the Philippines and other parts of the world use Calamansi extract to

improve the beauty and quality of their skin and hair. Soaps with Calamansi extracts may also

have fruit extracts with built-in AHA’s, such as Papaya extract. The combination of Calamansi

with other fruit acids are known to help the skin shed dead skin cells and show a smoother,

rosier, and less wrinkled surface. Soaps made with Calamansi can be designed for body usage,

especially for the facial area. The secret of the beauty of Filipino is found in tropical regions

of the Southeast Asia. Calamansi trees grows a lot, giving Filipinos easy access to the healthful

extract. (Hayes, 2011).

Glycerin Soap

Glycerin soap is an all-natural soap possible to be made at home. Glycerin soap is good

for people who have sensitive and easily irritated skin since it prevents skin dryness due to its

moisturizing properties. The soap-making process involved boiling of oils or fats with caustic

solution, such as lye in open pans and boilers. The next process involves the addition of salt

water to separate the mixture from the lye then it is evaluated whether more salt is needed based

on the viscosity of the soap which is then prepared for simple washing, the salt water is

separated from the soap and the glycerin from the process recovered. The first attempts to

produce glycerin soap relied on ash as a source of alkali, other than lye (Wilcox, 1993). The

process of separating glycerin is very complex due to the fact that glycerin is part of the fat

chemical makeup, which is 8%, (Woollatt, 1985) causing it to be mixed in the soap when fat

interacts with lye.

Shea Butter

Shea butter is from the tree Butyrospermum paradoxum, is of the Sapotaceae family

and is found growing wild in West Africa and Uganda (Gordon, 1993). Originally, shea butter

is extracted by pounding the kernels in wooden mortar with pestle followed by grinding with

stone to have an oily paste. Shea butter helps the skin retains its natural oils and can stimulate

collagen production. The paste is then boiled in water for an hour and the oil floating on the

surface is skimmed off. Shea butter are often being exported for the utilization in the cosmetics

industry as an ingredient in lotions, makeup, ointments, hair care products, and soaps (Akosah-

Sarping, 2003). Shea butter is also considered a valuable product for natural and luxury

cosmetics in Northern countries and in Japan such as skin creams, soaps, shampoos due to its

hydrating, protecting and softening properties (Schreckenberg, 2004:92). The benefits of shea

butter includes UV protection, moisturizing, anti-eczema and anti-wrinkle (Lovett, 2004).

Definition of terms

SKIN- the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or

animal

GLYCEROL- A sweet, syrupy liquid obtained from animal fats and oils or by the

fermentation of glucose viscous liquid formed as a by product in soap manufacture. It is used

as an emollient and laxative, and for making explosives and antifreeze.

SHEA BUTTER- a fatty substance obtained from the nuts of the shea tree, used chiefly in

cosmetic skin preparations

SOAP- a substance used with water for washing and cleaning, made of a compound of natural

oils or fats with sodium hydroxide or another strong alkali, and typically having perfume and

coloring added.

CALAMANSI- a small hybrid citrus plant that bears fragrant white flowers followed by small

orange-yellow fruit, native to the Philippines and widely grown as a houseplant.

MOISTURIZER- a lotion or cream used to prevent dryness in the skin

HONEY- a sweet, viscid, yellowish-brown colored liquid made by honey bees and different

insects from nectar collected from flowers.

Significance of the study

Our soap contains calamansi and honey that will help people who have dark and dry skin.

Calamansi and honey helps the skin to glow and to be moisturize. It may boost their confident

because of the skin glowing and healthy looking skin. It is also contains pure eco-friendly

ingredients that will not harm the environment and to society.

Statement of the Problem

The feasibility study will find out the viability of the Calamansi and Honey Beauty

Soap. The proponents sought dome problems in order to serve as a guide in order to introduce

the produce to the target market. Generally, what should be done in order to promote the

product victoriously and prolong it to rival with

This study focused on formulating a beauty soap made on natural substance on which will need

to answer the following question:

1. what should be done in order to promote the product victoriously and prolong it to rival

with the other existing beauty soaps?

2. what should be done in order to formulate an effective product?

3. How to make it as natural as possible without sacrificing its effects?

4. How important is it to use natural soap to be substituted with synthetic?

5. What are the dominant natural substance that will be used?

6. What are the effects that are expected using natural soap?

7. What is the profile of respondents in terms of:

7.1 Gender

7.2 Age

Hypothesis

There is no significant effect of Calamansi and Honey as Beauty soap.

Assumption of the Study

The researcher would base this study on the following assumption:

1. The participants will give their honest remark on the product.

2. The participants will share their perceptions regarding the effects of the product.
Methodology

Objectives of the Study

1. To determine the effectiveness of Calamansi and Honey as Beauty soap.

2. To formulate an effective moisturizer, cleanser, and whitening soap using the

finest Homemade ingredients.

Procedure

1. Cut the glycerin soap into chunks

2. Melt the glycerin soap base in the microwave on 30 seconds bursts, stirring between bursts,

until the base has fully melted.

3. Add 2 teaspoon of shea butter to the melted clear soap base and mix.

4. Add 2 calamansi extract and stir until incorporated. Split the soap base into two equal parts.

5. Add ½ cup of honey into the melted glycerin and mix well.

6. Pour the soap mixture into the mold and spray alcohol on the soap.

7. Allow to harden for a few hours then unnold.

Materials/Ingredients

 Glycerin Soap (base)

 Honey

 Calamansi

 Shea Butter

Product testing

The product will be tested in the dermatological laboratory by dermatologists in order

to prove the effectiveness and viability for the consumers use.

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