Physicochemical Evaluation of Rice Water-Based Skincare Products Infused with Essential Oils for Domestic Application
Keywords:
Assessment, Production, Skin Care Products, Essential Oils, Rice WaterAbstract
The study determined the physicochemical evaluation of rice water-based skincare products infused with essential oils for domestic application. The chemical and physical properties of the skin care products, namely skin cream, face cleanser, and semi-solid soap, and the 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 was 390 household members, which was arrived at by the use of Taro Yamane's Formula. Research questions one and two were assessed by professionals through laboratory tests of the products. Data collected were analysed 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, odour, foam index, hardness, spreadability 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 the production of homemade skin care products should take cognisance of skin type, and stability parameters should be employed to increase the acceptability rate of the products for sustainability, among others.
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