CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF SAN AGUSTIN
ILOILO CITY

PRODUCT DESIGN AND COSTING

REPORT
on
BEAUTY SOAP

Prepared by:

Nufable, Joylynn

Sagre, Flozy Lyn

Sorolla, Ailleen

Tamayo, Jennica

Uy, Kaye

BS CHEMICAL ENGINEERING – 4

Submitted to:
ENGR. CHAMAIGNE LUZ D. JAMANDRE, ASEAN Eng., FPIChE
Asst. Professor

June 10, 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part Description Page No.

I Definition of Terms 2

II Introduction 3

III Raw Materials 4

IV Chemical Structure 5

V Flowchart of Processed Involved in the Manufacture 5

VI Utilities and Power Requirements 7

VII Quality Standards and Analyses 8

VIII Packaging 10

IX Marketing and Handling 10

X Production Costs 13

XI Application of Local Herbs in the Product 14

XII Industry Updates 15

References 17

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I. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Antibacterial soap – is a soap which contains chemical ingredients that purportedly assist
in killing bacteria.

Beauty soap – are produced to feature attractive fragrances, and ingredients for a variety of
skin types.

Body soap – uses slightly different ingredients and usually some form of alcohol to alter the
process which is also conducted at higher temperatures.

Curing – is the process of allowing saponification to complete and for water to evaporate
out.

Cutting – is the process of removing from the mould and dividing the soap into bars.

Emulsification – is most easily identified visually when the soap exhibits some level of
"trace", which is the thickening of the mixture.

Exfoliate – process of removing dead skin cells from the outer layer of your skin.

Herbal soap – are organic products made from natural herbs and ingredients that are
beneficial and healthier for skin.

Medicated soap – has the addition of antiseptics and disinfectants.

Moulding – is the process of holding soap in place while it hardens, allowing people to make
soap with a specific shape.

Saponification – is the process in which triglycerides are combined with a strong base to
form fatty acid metal salts during the soap-making process.

Soap – is a cleansing and emulsifying agent made usually by action of alkali on fat or fatty
acids and consisting essentially of sodium or potassium salts of such acids.

Transparent soap – uses slightly different ingredients and usually some form of alcohol to
alter the process which is also conducted at higher temperatures.

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II. INTRODUCTION

As the name indicates, beauty bars are cleaning products that are meant to be used on
your face. They are available for different skin types and skin conditions, so you may want to
choose a beauty bar that suits your skin type. Beauty bars are available for acne and dark spot
reduction, fairness enhancement, etc., and they also serve to bring about a moisturizing and
hydrating effect to your skin. Beauty soaps are produced to feature attractive fragrances, and
ingredients for a variety of skin types. They can feature glycerin, or special oil blends. Beauty
soaps are made with appealing aromas and chemicals that are suitable for a variety of skin types.
Beauty soaps are an excellent place to start when it comes to skin care. They exfoliate your skin
and eliminate dirt, germs, and bacteria that collect during the day. Because microorganisms may
cause acne and pimples, it's critical for a beauty soap to also clean the skin.

There are various types of beauty soap. These are transparent soap, antibacterial soap,
body and hair soap, medicated soap, and herbal soap. Transparent soap uses slightly different
ingredients and usually some form of alcohol to alter the process which is also conducted at
higher temperatures. Not all transparent soaps are glycerin soaps. Antibacterial soap is a soap
which contains chemical ingredients that purportedly assist in killing bacteria. The majority of
antibacterial soaps contain triclosan, though other chemical additives are also common. Body
soaps are meant to cleanse your body and remove dirt and excess oils that can contribute to
unpleasant odors. They are also intended to help wash away bacteria that can lead to infection.
Some soaps are even formulated to contain moisturizers. Medicated soaps and original soap are
very similar. Unlike original soap, medicated soap has the addition of antiseptics and
disinfectants. Lastly, herbal soaps are organic products made from natural herbs and ingredients
that are beneficial and healthier for skin. Beauty soaps are available in the form of bars, liquid
washes, and gels. They come in different colors, have different compositions, and are mostly
scented. One thing that is common among all beauty bars is that they cleanse your skin and
remove bacteria.

There are new beauty soaps that come out on the market regularly. So there are so many
beauty soaps to choose from. Using beauty soaps offers a lot of benefits such as whitening your
skin, reduces the appearance of blemishes, moisturize the skin, remove germs, etc. Although fair
and white skin is not synonymous with beauty, many women seek to whiten their complexion.
And a large percentage of beauty soap sales are for skin whitening. Their whitening chemicals
can help reduce acne marks, dark spots, and sun spots on the skin. Glutathione and Kojic Acid

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are the most popular ingredients in skin- whitening beauty soaps. These two substances work
together to reduce melanin formation in the skin, making it fairer over time. Alpha Arbutin, Vitamin
E, Vitamin C, and Papain (or papaya) are some other skin-whitening substances.

Soaps are a mandatory part of our lives today. They are the basic element of all cleanliness
procedures, whether it is self-cleanliness or the cleaning of our homes, or the washing of our
laundry or dishes. Whenever there is something that needs to be cleaned, soaps and detergents
are the cleaning agents that we use.

III. RAW MATERIALS

Transparent Soaps

Transparent soap is simple hot process soap that employs solvents (such as sugar, glycerin,
and alcohol) to dissolve the soap crystals that form, enabling light to pass through. When making
clear soap, make sure you use at least 75% hard oils (coconut oil, palm oil, tallow, lard, stearic
acid). All of the extra solvents might soften a recipe with a lot of soft oils. Castor oil should be
included in your recipe. Because castor oil contains a little amount of solvent, it works well in
translucent soap.

Antibacterial Soaps

Benzalkonium Chloride (0.13%) as active ingredient, inactive ingredients like Sodium

Lauroyl Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Oleate, Sodium Stearate, Water (Aqua), Sodium
Isethionate, Lauric Acid, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Laurate, Fragrance (Parfum),
Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Kaolin*,
Titanium Dioxide*, Blue 1 (CI 42090), Yellow 5 (CI 19140).

Medicated Herbal Soap

Rose, Aloevera, Tulasi, Neem, Turmeric, Almond Oil, Olive Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Sandalwood
Oil, Cow Ghee, Herbal Beauty Soap is a gentle, pure, and natural beauty soap that contains
natural effecve ingredients such as Rose, Aloevera, Tulasi, Neem, Turmeric, Almond Oil, Olive
Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Sandalwood Oil, and Cow Ghee. To keep your skin protected at all times, use
herbal goodness.

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IV. CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

Soaps are sodium and potassium salts of long chain fatty acids consisting 12 to 18
carbon atoms. Soaps are denoted by the general formula RCOO-Na+, where R is any long
chain alkyl group consisting 12 to 18 carbon atoms.

V. FLOWCHART OF PROCESSES INVOLVED IN THE MANUFACTURE

Soap is an item of daily necessity as a cleaning agent. Soap production is one of the large
chemical industry because it has a high demand in every part of the world. There are four basic
raw materials involved in the manufacturing of soap and also there are three basic process
methods that are used industrially; cold process, hot process and semi-boiled process. Soap
production is mainly done in four steps, saponification, glycerin removal, soap purification and
finishing.

 Saponification

The temperature is usually raised to a point sufficient to ensure complete melting of the fat
being used. The batch may also be kept warm for some time after mixing to ensure the alkali
(hydroxide) is completely used up. This soap is safe to use after about 12–48 hours, but is not at
its peak quality for use for several weeks.

Cold-process soap making requires exact measurements of lye and fat amounts and
computing their ratio, using saponification charts to ensure the finished product does not contain
any excess hydroxide or too much free unreacted fat. Saponification charts should also be used
in hot processes, but are not necessary for the "fully boiled hot-process" soaping.

A cold-process soap maker first looks up the saponification value of the fats being used on a
saponification chart. This value is used to calculate the appropriate amount of lye. Excess
unreacted lye in the soap will result in a very high pH and can burn or irritate skin; not enough lye
leaves the soap greasy. Most soap makers formulate their recipes with a 4–10% deficit of lye, so

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all of the lye is converted and excess fat is left for skin-conditioning benefits.

 Emulsification

The lye is dissolved in water. Then oils are heated, or melted if they are solid at room
temperature. Once the oils are liquefied and the lye is fully dissolved in water, they are combined.
This lye-fat mixture is mixed until the two phases (oils and water) are fully emulsified.
Emulsification is most easily identified visually when the soap exhibits some level of "trace", which
is the thickening of the mixture. (Modern-day amateur soap makers often use a stick blender to
speed this process). There are varying levels of trace. Depending on how additives will affect trace,
they may be added at light trace, medium trace, or heavy trace. After much stirring, the mixture
turns to the consistency of a thin pudding. "Trace" corresponds roughly to viscosity. Essential oils
and fragrance oils can be added with the initial soaping oils, but solid additives such as botanicals,
herbs, oatmeal, or other additives are most commonly added at light trace, just as the mixture starts
to thicken.

 Moulding

The batch is then poured into moulds, kept warm with towels or blankets, and left to
continue saponification for 12 to 48 hours. (Milk soaps or other soaps with sugars added are the
exception. They typically do not require insulation, as the presence of sugar increases the speed
of the reaction and thus the production of heat.) During this time, it is normal for the soap to go
through a "gel phase", wherein the opaque soap will turn somewhat transparent for several hours,
before once again turning opaque.

 Cutting

After the insulation period, the soap is firm enough to be removed from the mould and cut
into bars. At this time, it is safe to use the soap, since saponification is in essence complete.
However, cold-process soaps are typically cured and hardened on a drying rack for 2–6 weeks
before use. During this cure period, trace amounts of residual lye are consumed by saponification
and excess water evaporates.

 Curing

During the curing process, some molecules in the outer layer of the solid soap react with
the carbon dioxide of the air and produce a dusty sheet of sodium carbonate. This reaction is more
intense if the mass is exposed to wind or low temperatures.

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VI. UTILITIES AND POWER REQUIREMENT

Utilities required by the plant consist of electricity for lighting purposes and for running
production equipment and water is required for production, drinking and general purposes. In the
manufacturing processes of soap and chemical industries, there is the use of both electrical and
thermal energy. Except for small scale pan boiling laundry soap manufacturing units, all units are
equipped with a boiler for steam generation. Drives, compressed air generation, refrigeration, and
lighting are the primary uses of electrical energy. Thermal energy, primarily rice husk, is used to
generate steam from the boiler. Rice husk is used as boiler fuel in all industries that have boilers.
In the boiling (saponification) process, pan boiling units use firewood as a source of thermal
energy.
The electric authority close to the plant will supply energy to the soap manufacturing plant
via 11 kV supply in large and medium scale industries with time of day (TOD) metering and a 3-
phase 400 V supply in small scale industries with ordinary metering. All large and medium-sized
units have their own diesel generators to supplement power production during power outages

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from the central grid. Only about 25% of industries have capacitor banks installed to improve
power factor. Industries do not test the combustion efficiency of boilers. Steam leaks have been
discovered in the units. The steam distribution system in the units is not adequately insulated.
About 50 percent of the industries lack proper insulations of steam supply pipes, flanges and
valves.

VII. QUALITY STANDARDS AND ANALYSES

The features and characteristics of soap product that is to satisfy the needs of a consumer
is its quality. However, beauty soaps sold directly to consumer are usually made to manufacture
own formulations and specifications, although such specifications might perhaps be involved if
questions of trade description arise. Thus the need for constant quality surveillance on the
commercially available beauty soaps sold in the market is important.
In order to maintain the best quality of the product, it is very much necessary to
manufacture this soap under some specific standards. This mean to say that some standard
specification has got to be followed to maintain certain qualities such as pH, acid, number of total
fatty matter (TFM) available and moisture etc. Taking into account its use, the product should be
skin-friendly in all aspects and point of view. To manufacture this beauty soap, a general standard
for soaps like found in IS: 2888-194 or revised can be followed. Some changes in the product
specification can be taken into account to improve the quality of the soap to satisfy the customer’s
demand and requirement.
Total Fatty Matter, % by Mass
The most important factor to be considered in soap quality is its total fatty matter (TFM).
Higher the TFM quantity in the soap, better is its quality. As per BIS, Grade 1 soaps should have
76 per cent minimum TFM, while Grade 2 and Grade 3 must have 70 per cent and 60 per cent
minimum TFM, respectively.
Lather, in Milliliter
Standard requirement: Grade 1: 280 ml | Grade 2: 240 ml | Grade 3: 200 ml Lather is the
foam or the froth created by soap when stirred in water or while bathing or washing hands. It is
an important parameter for acceptability of soaps. To test the soap’s ability to create lather, five
grams of scrubbed and grated piece of each soap brand was thoroughly mixed in water and the
lather generated was measured with the measuring cylinder.
Moisture Content, % by Mass
There is no specific requirement of moisture content as per the national standard. It should
not be too high or too low.

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Mushiness (Loss in Mass Due to Mushiness, Gram/50 C)
Mushiness is the property of soap to absorb the water and get dissolved in it. This test
was done for all the brands and the loss in mass in soap due to its mushiness property was
measure.
Matter Insoluble in Alcohol, % by Mass
IS requirement for Grade 1 is 2.5 percent maximum. IS requirement for Grade 2 and Grade
3 is 10 per cent maximum.

Free Carbonated Alkali, % by Mass

Standard requirement is1.50 percent maximum. The free alkali in soap is usually made of
hydroxide and carbonate of sodium or potassium or of both. Alkalinity may also be due to the
presence of sodium silicate or other alkaline compounds that are sometimes added in the soap.
It is a usual practice to include such alkalinity as ‘carbonated alkali’.
Chloride (As NaCl), % by Mass
Standard requirement is 1.50 percent maximum.
Free Caustic Alkali (As NaOH), % by Mass
IS requirement is just 0.05 percent maximum.
Rosin Acid, % by Mass of Total Fatty Acid
Standard requirement is just three percent maxim
The PPG beauty soap will follow the following component of a beauty soap based on International
Standards (IS):
Parameter Weightage, %
Total Fatty Matter (TFM) 16
Lather 10
Moisture 7
Mushiness 6
Rosin acid 3
Matter insoluble 5
Free carbonated alkali 5
Chloride 5
Free caustic alkali 4

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VIII. PACKAGING

This illustration of our product packaging. In forepart of our soap box, the company’s product
name “Touch Me Not” is shown. On the bottom part of the packaging, the sentence is explicating
briefly about our product. “Don’t panic. It’s organic.” This statement simply tells the buyer that the
raw materials used in manufacturing the product is mostly organic.

IX. MARKETING AND HANDLING

a.) Strategy and Implementation Summary
The original goal for the Powerpuff Girls (PPG) beauty soap series was to encourage near
companies or schools. Our executive team will nurture product loyalty among students and
employees in the target markets, as well as create awareness and support for the revolutionary
effectiveness of our soap.
b.) Strategy Pyramid
Our ultimate goal is to establish PPG products as the industry standard for beauty soap, first
regionally, then nationally. Our initiatives for boosting compliance through product use include a
steady and gradual expansion into new sectors, as well as a strong branding effort in conjunction

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with promotional contracts.
c.) Competitive Edge
PPG will outperform the competition in terms of brand recognition because of its successful
branding, first-mover advantage, outstanding distribution, and proprietary position. We
understand that, as a tiny firm, we are at a legal disadvantage when competing against larger,
more resourceful competitors. A patent for our original idea will provide us with additional
protection by establishing a barrier to entry, in addition to the first-mover advantage. We may
need to consider selling the manufacturing and licensing rights outright to an existing company if
their operations represent a direct threat to the company's survival as the industry's penetration
grows.
d.) Pricing Strategy
Retail pricing for beauty bar will generally be around Php 65/5 oz bar. The value of our
product will not be attractive to extremely price sensitive customers. The market for soap is
generally inelastic, but our product offers significant differentiating benefits over current soaps
that justify the price difference.
e.) Sales Strategy
The sales strategy will initially target local boutiques with ordering responsibility for
establishments in that area. Prospective consumers will be given a professional product
information packet and placed in the sales funnel to start closing deals, which will be followed by
a direct mail brochure and a phone call. There will be no upfront payment or commission for
completed sales. The proceeds from sales will be used to help the company grow and prosper.
When the organization develops its initial sales personnel, commission-based incentive plans will
be formed.
f.) Marketing Programs
Our most important marketing program is our branding program, aimed initially at regional
chain and franchise managers. This program is intended to penetrate the target markets, and
establish PPG’s products as the beauty soap of choice. Achievement should be measured
against our projected 45% monthly sales growth rate for the first year.
Emphasizing the risks associated with beauty soaps, our marketing program will employ the
fear of disease, costs of illness and government regulations extensively. Written materials will
convey urgency, connect users to the underlying problem and suggest PPG’s products as the
optimal solution to the problem.

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g.) Distribution
We will offer different reward packages to those distributors, like: cash bonus, increasing
commission rate etc. so that they influence themselves to distribute this product properly for
making the promotional activities successful.
h.) Promotion Strategy
One of the most important aspects of a successful launch is positive publicity for our
product. We will develop an awareness campaign to promote our product through several
avenues. Our management team will fiercely pursue positive public perception through
endorsements promoting the benefits of our products. We will also attempt to capitalize on the
novelty of the solutions provided by our product by actively seeking social media and online stores
to help spread awareness. Buzz will be developed in social hubs by distributing samples to parties
with potential interest. Parental support of the product will be garnered through free trials,
demonstrations, and direct mailings to the students and job holders.
i.) Marketing Research
We have made plan to measure the brand awareness before, during and after the
marketing campaigns. We will increase our budget by 5% to know about the potential
competitors of our new product. For creating more customer satisfaction, we will give more effort
to develop better styling of the product and for this the budget for knowing the consumer decision
process will be increased by 10%.
j.) Target Market
Gender: Women, (Upper middle and middle classes)
Occupation: Students, job holders
Age group: 15-30
Location: Urban areas, cities and main district towns.
Our target consumers for Touch me not series are women from upper middle and middle
classes of urban areas those are conscious about their skin care and have the intention to
expense for it. They are much more conscious about brands as well as sensitive to the products’
price. Women such as students, new job holders are included to these categories. Most of them
also have the intention to buy new things if it has the distinctive features. As Touch me not
series is one of the promising women beauty soap in Philippine market and it has six different
variants which are transparent, antibacterial, body and hair, special ingredient, medicated and
herbal for different skin type, so we have targeted this group for our new product. The

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ingredients, color, shape, packaging and price are distinctive from other bar soaps available in
the market. Thus we can imagine that our target customer will take this product positively.
k.) Handling of Beauty Soaps
It is critical to be knowledgeable with the product you are utilizing. Read the whole label,
including the list of contents, cautions, and instructions for using the product properly. Be mindful
of the following terms that may appear on the label:
 Hypoallergenic: Do not make the assumption that the product will not cause allergic
responses. The term "hypoallergenic" is not defined by the FDA.
 Organic or natural: The origin of the ingredients has no bearing on the safety of the
product. Do not assume that these items are safer than those created with other
components. There is, however, no specific FDA definition of "natural."
 Expiration Dates: Cosmetics are not required by law to have an expiration date. A
cosmetic product, on the other hand, can go bad if it is stored incorrectly, such as in an
overly warm or moist environment. You may keep track of the age of your cosmetics by
marking the container with the date you open it.

X. PRODUCTION COSTS

Materials Quantity Cost (php) Total Cost

Coconut Oil 102 oz 8/ oz 816
Palm oil 47 oz 5/oz 235
Extra Virgin Olive oil 78 oz 20/oz 1,560
Castor oil 15 oz 10/oz 150
Food Grade Lye 200 0z 10/oz 2, 000
Distilled Water 378 oz 2/34oz 22
Soap box 250 135/25 pcs 1, 350
Lazer gloss Label 1 600 600
Color toner 1 set 3,000/set 3,000
Perfume Scent (Optional) 1,500
Herbs (rose, aloe vera, sandal 500
wood)
Color powder (optional) 10 oz 25/oz 250
Total Cost 11, 983

Cost per Beauty Soap = 17, 217/ 250 = 47.9

Operating expense = 10,000 Php

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Water = 3,000 Php
Electricity = 2, 000 Php
Workers ‘monthly salary =18, 000 Php

Total Production Cost per month = 33, 000 Php

Production per month =5,500 (5 oz bar)
VC/U = 33, 000/ 5, 500 = 6

Total cost per Beauty Soap =47.9+6= 53.9 for 5 oz bar of soap
Selling price = 65.00
Profit/ day = 11.1(2250) = 2, 775

XI. APPLICATION OF LOCAL HERBS IN THE PRODUCT

Since ancient times, many herbs have been used to enhance beauty and to cure ailments.
India is very popular all over the world for inculcating herbs in various traditional beauty
treatments. It is interesting to know that ancient women majorly depended on herbs to beautify
their skin and hair. Thankfully, in our times, we have a whole lot of products easily available for
our beauty concerns. The market is flooded these days with beauty products which contain herbal
extracts; right from cleansers, creams, shampoos, conditioners to lipsticks, foundations, eye
creams, serums, etc. Big brands these days are adding a dash of “herbs” to their products to
attract/lure consumers. People often prefer products which claim to have “herbs” or “herbal
extracts” or “natural ingredients” over the ones with strict chemical compositions, considering the
former are supposed to be safe and harmless for the skin. Herbal, natural products seem to have
an “Aesthetic Value” about them. The following are the list of all time popular herbs which are
extensively used in beauty products.
Turmeric
Turmeric holds a special value in Indian households, be it religious traditions or to cure
ailments. Turmeric has antiseptic properties and is believed to improve skin tone and brighten up
the skin. No wonders it is used on young brides to be because of its beauty benefits.
Tea tree
Tea tree is an extremely well known, widely used and powerful herb used in making
products especially for oily; acne prone skin. Tea tree oil has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
properties which can do wonders for problematic skin.

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Sandalwood
Sandalwood is another popular herb added in beauty products and toiletries for its
soothing aroma and skin calming properties. Sandalwood is known to reduce blemishes and to
reduce inflammations. It also has a cooling effect on the skin and improves skin tone and texture.
Lavender
Lavender is one of the finest herbs used in beauty products especially in perfumes for its
mild, soothing aroma. Lavender has anti-inflammatory, healing properties and is considered ideal
for all skin types due to its soothing benefits on the skin.
Rosemary
Rosemary is greatly used in hair care products like oils and shampoos since it is known
to stimulate hair follicles, promote hair growth and prevent hair loss. Rosemary is considered
great for dry skin and can help in toning the skin well.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera needs no introduction because of its multiple uses and benefits for skin and
hair. It is common to find a pot of aloe vera plant in a lot of households due it healing and curative
properties. Aloe Vera gel is even great for moisturizing and soothing problematic acne prone skin
type.
Rose
Rose is another herb which is used widely in skincare products and perfumes. It is
believed to improve skin tone, bring about a glow in the skin, with regular usage and its aroma
has a wonderful impact on the senses.
Neem
Neem is extremely effective in healing acne and breakouts because of its anti-bacterial
and anti-fungal properties. It is effective in curing skin infection, rashes & pimples and acts as a
Blood purifier for beautiful & healthy skin.

XII. INDUSTRY UPDATES

The soap and bath products industry is comprised of establishments whose primary
concern is the manufacturing, distribution, and retailing of soap and other bathing products (such
as shower gels, bath salts, bubble bath, bath oils, etc.). Industry consumers are typically focused
on the scent and moisturizing capabilities of the product they are considering for purchase. These
characteristics are typically heralded as the most influential to potential consumers. In recent
times consumers have started to become more aware of the ingredients in soap and bath
products. Due to this awareness they are demanding products with natural and organic

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compositions. The market for traditional bar soaps is considered mature, while the markets for
newer bath products and natural and antibacterial soaps presents significant growth potentially.
Traditional soap and bath product companies are striving to meet the needs of this new type of
consumer. Soap and bath retailers that previously resided firmly in niche markets are rapidly
moving to the forefront of the soap and bath products industry.
Competition exists in this industry between various big-name corporations who have
manufactured soap and bath products for extensive periods of time and newer niche companies
that are become increasingly popular with consumers. Demand in the soap and bath product
industry is typically driven by the evolving age composition within the general public, as well as
consumer income. Additionally, the soap and bath products industry is creating products geared
toward the aging process, and also products geared specifically towards children.

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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349155480_Development_of_toilet_soap_production_
technology_for_therapeutic_and_prophylactic_purposes

https://www.umsl.edu/~cca/IndustryReports/soapmfg-cabool-final.pdf

Most Popular Herbs Used In Beauty Products (makeupandbeauty.com)

Herbal Beauty Soap (punarjanayurveda.com)

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