JS934: BANANA COCONUT LEAF (BCL) SOAP 2.0

SHAKTI NATHAN SJKT LADANG SEREMBAN

In the era of globalization, usage of variety soap in the market. Besides that, soaps are important because it is proven to clean body from germs and bacteria. The aims of the research were to determine both formulation of soap using banana leaf juice, coconut oil and crystal. This soap used experimental method using descriptive analysis. This soap were tested moisture content, stability of foam, pH value, insoluble material in ethanol, free alkali content. This soap made by banana leaf juice, coconut oil and crystal. Banana leaf has a rich source of polyphenols where it can against cancer cell. Fresh banana leaf juice can help to relieve people with psoriasis as itchy, scaly, rashes on the skin. This soap is also suitable for people with eczema. Banana leaf is widely used to treat eczema and helps to smoothen the skin texture. Prolonged use of this soap can help to cure skin diseases naturally and traditionally. The soap is just needed to apply at the area to make it absorbed. The making of banana leaf soap is used hot process soap by using hot plate stir as heating medium. The soap were molded with silicon mold. The Formulation of this consisted of coconut oil, banana leaf juice, glycerin will concentrations of 17% glycerin