Soap has been a part of our daily live. It has been the oldest cleanser around. But have you ever asked yourself if all soaps are good for the skin? We tell you, not all soaps are good for the skin. Some soap leaves your skin feeling dry, itchy and tight. Alkali, the most common irritant in soap is often the culprit. Others ingredients in soap have been proven harmful to human health and can cause severe skin irritations in some people. These include ingredients such as DEA, Isopropyl Alcohol, BHT and Triclosan (commonly found in anti-bacterial soap).
One of the most beneficial kinds of soap in terms of skin benefits is oatmeal soap. Oatmeal is a wonderful aid to skin problems like contact dermatitis, dry skin, itchy skin, poison ivy, rashes, insect bites, and even chicken pox! This is because oatmeal has a natural exfoliant property, but at the same time, it helps your skin retain needed moisture. This makes it cleansing and soothing.
Oatmeal soap making usually yields a very milky soap that is so mild it can be used for babies. It is often used for herbal facials and it has the ability to balance out body oils and moisture, making it ideal for teens dealing with acne.
Background of the Study
The group came up with this idea due to many reports about skin problems and skin diseases. So they came up with the idea of making soap that can cure skin diseases and solve skin problems by using oatmeal as one of its ingredients. Oatmeal contains exfoliating, soothing and moisturizing properties that is best for the skin. And you can also easily buy it in markets.
Conceptual Framework
Statement of the Problem
1. How does the oatmeal affect the soap when it is added?
2. How does the oatmeal soap affect the skin?
3. Is the product effective in moisturizing the skin?
Significance of the Study
The significance of the study is to have a beneficial usage of oatmeal. This study aims to produce soap by making use of the properties