Coconut Shell Charcoal Soap Mixed with Hypoxis aurea and Tiliacora triandra

Abstract

Coconut shell is a disposable material after the burning of coconuts of
the coconut production group at Nong Yai Pim Village, Buriram province.
Charcoal powder was used to absorb toxic residues in the skin and it also helped
to balance the skin. It was suitable for the composition of soap containing
medicinal plants in Buriram province. This research aimed to produce soap from
coconut shell charcoal, Hypoxis aurea, and Tiliacora triandra with the production
of five sets of soap: coconut shell soap, Hypoxis aurea soap, coconut shell soap
with Hypoxis aurea, Tiliacora triandra soap and coconut shell soap with Tiliacora
triandra. The physical and chemical characteristics of the soap products were
examined before they were given to 4 0 Buriram Rajabhat University personnel
to study their satisfaction. The findings of this research showed that all types of
soap had no adulteration. The soap pH was 9.86-9.96; the volume of bubble
was 68.3-80.67 ml; the durability of bubble was 64.67-75.00 ml and the erosion
was 40.65-47.01%. This was in accordance with the standards of local products
(SLP.9 4 / 2 5 5 2 ) . For the results of the samples’ satisfaction with soap, it was
found that no skin irritation, smell and volume of bubble were at the highest
level, followed by efficiency of dirt wash, color and hardness respectively. This
study concluded that coconut shells were wasted from the coconut production
group of Nong Yai Pim Village, Buriram province could be used as raw material
with local herbs to produce the quality soap and increase income for the
community .