DEVELOPMENT OF AZIMA SARMENTOSA TWIGS SOAP ON ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Sasipen  Krutchangthong; Kitthisak  Khlaeo Chansukh; Rumrada  Meeboonya; Chawalit  Yongram

Sasipen Krutchangthong Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
Kitthisak Khlaeo Chansukh Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
Rumrada Meeboonya Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
Chawalit Yongram Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University

Keywords: Azima sarmentosa, Soap, Antioxidant capacity, Chemical composition, Physical properties

Abstract

Soap was produced thousands of years ago by reacting animal fats and ashes obtained
from plants which used for personal hygiene and laundry. Natural soap is one alternative soap,
made from natural substances, such as essential oil or plant extract. The A. sarmentosa was
reported for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. In this study, A. sarmentosa twigs
soap was produced in 4 formulations which are 0%, 1%, 2.5% and 5% w/w of extract and
antioxidant capacity and chemical composition were analyzed. The results showed that the A.
sarmentosa twigs soap has a good antioxidant capacity in a concentration-dependent manner.
Moreover, the TPC, TFC and TCC showed the higher chemical content than CT, soap without
extract. For physical properties, our results showed physical properties of A. sarmentosa twigs
soap were within the criteria and showed the physical properties higher than CT. As a result,
the findings indicate that A. sarmentosa twigs soap has the potential for antioxidant activity
and soap production for skincare products.