Table 6.
Physical characteristics of the soap samples.
| Soaps | CS1 | CS2 | CS3 | Septol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pH (Day1) | 9.85 | 9.83 | 9.86 | - |
| pH (Week12) | 8.93 | 9.10 | 9.30 | 9.01 |
| Foam Height (cm) | 5.8 | 5.0 | 6.9 | 4.1 |
| Dissolution time (sec) |
300 |
380 |
310 |
540 |
| Texture | Hard | Soft | Soft | Hard |
| Total Fatty Matter | 0.55 | 0.95 | 0.75 | 0.65 |
| Free Caustic Alkali | 0.31 | 0.47 | 0.16 | 0.12 |
| Total Alkali | 0.50 | 0.34 | 0.31 | 0.11 |
Where; CS1 = C. sinensis Oil, CS2 = C. Sinensis + Ocimum gratissimum extract + Honey, CS3 = C. sinensis Oil + Coconut Oil + Moringa oleifera seed Oil + Ocimum gratissimum extract + Honey.