Assessment of the chemical and physical properties of some homemade skincare products made from rice water and essential oils for household utilization
2025
Oguzor, U.C. | Nnubia, U.E. | Obeta, A.O.
The study assessed the chemical and physical properties of some homemade skin care products made from rice water and essential oils for household utilization. The chemical and physical properties of the skin care products namely skin cream, face cleanser, and semi solid soap, and acceptability level of the products were determined. The study was guided by three research questions and one null hypothesis. The research design used was quasi-experimental. The sample of the study were 390 household members which was arrived at by the use of Taro Yamene Formula. Research question one and two were assessed by professionals through laboratory test of the products. Data collected were analyzed using mean score and standard deviation for research question three, and ANOVA was used to test the null hypothesis. The results revealed that there were parameters of pH, free fatty acid, free alkali content, saponification value, acid value and foam stability for chemical properties; and colour, texture, odor, foam index, hardness, spread ability and physical state for physical properties. The products of skin cream, face cleanser and semi solid soap had moderate acceptability by their mean rating. The paper recommended that production of homemade skin care products should take cognizance of skin type, and stability parameters should be employed to increase acceptability rate of the products for sustainability among others.
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