DEVELOPMENT AND ACCEPTABILITY OF

ORGANIC SOAP FROM PANSIT-PANSITAN

(PEPEROMIA PELLUCIDA) AND TOMATO
(SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM)
 INTRODUCTION
The use of natural products in cosmetic and personal care
industries has been on the rise due to growing awareness of the
potential adverse health and environmental effects of synthetic
ingredients. (Liu. 2022). Tropical climates, developing countries,
people who practice poor personal hygiene, and polluted
environments enable the escalation of skin diseases. Therein exists
a myriad of skin diseases in the Philippines. (De Goma, 2020). In
2017, there were reportedly 17 million people with acne in the
Philippines. 14.7% of the population in the Philippines have
eczema (Lim, et al,. 2020). About 50% to 80% of teenagers and
40% of adults have keratosis pilaris. (Sison, 2017).
 INTRODUCTION
Skincare products in the Philippines may contain ingredients that
are not sustainably sourced, such as palm oil. Unsustainable
sourcing practices can contribute to deforestation and other
environmental problems. Clearing large areas of forest or other
natural habitat can lead to habitat destruction and loss of
biodiversity. (Rydman, 2020).
Another example would be microbeads, which can be harmful to
the environment. According to the Department of Climate Change,
Energy, the Environment and Water(2021), Most wastewater
treatment systems do not collect microbeads. If rinsed down the
drain after use, they can end up in our rivers, lakes, and seas. These
microscopic plastics are persistent in the environment and harm
human health, the ecosystem, and marine life.
 BACKGROUND
Pansit-pansitan is a common herb that has a long history of usage
in the Philippines, it's known for it's analgesic and anti-
inflammatory properties (Marambal, et al., 2022). Tomatoes are
rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the
skin from damage caused by UV rays and environmental
pollutants. The vitamin C content in tomatoes helps to brighten the
skin and even out skin tone. Tomatoes are rich in water, making
them an effective ingredient in hydrating the skin and improving its
moisture barrier function. Tomatoes contain beta-carotene, which
has anti-inflammatory properties that can help to soothe and calm
irritated or inflamed skin. (Cobb. 2019.)

 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

1. What are the procedures in developing organic soap from
pansit-pansitan and tomato?
2. What is the level of acceptability of organic soap that is
comprised of Pansit-pansitan (Peperomia Pellucida) and Tomato
(Solanum Lycopersicum) in terms of:
a. Hardness
b. Ability to clean
c. Ability to lather
d. Ability to soothe sensitive skin
3. What is the most acceptable treatment?
4. What is the Return on Investment(ROI)?
 OBJECTIVES

1. Utilize environmentally friendly procedures in developing a

sustainable organic soap from pansit-pansitan and tomato.
2. Evaluate the acceptability of organic soap made of Pansit-
pansitan and Tomato in temrs of: hardness, cleaning ability, lathering,
soothing.
3. Assess the Return on Investment(ROI) in the development
of the experimental soap.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
OVERVIEW
Procuring
Pansit-pansitan Blend Base
& tomato Soap Materials
extracts with extracts

Cure for
Distribution two weeks

Data
Gathering Results
METHODOLOGY

Materials
Tomato Extract
Pansit-pansitan
Extract
Baking powder
Sodium lactate
Coconut oil
Tea tree oil
Soap mold
 METHODOLOGY
Procurement of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and
Pansit-pansitan (Peperomia pellucida) Extract.
Roughly chopped Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) and
Pansit-pansitan (Peperomia pellucida) will be processed in a
blender. A sieve will be lined with thin kitchen cloth and
placed over a plastic container. Pour in the puréed plant,
cover with plastic wrap (cling film) and wait overnight. The
next day, tomato pulp is discarded.

 METHODOLOGY

Process of Making the Soap

Mix Baking Soda and Water. Blend mixture and the oils and
extracts to form a soap “batter.” Pour into mold and let it
harden for a day. Cure for 2 weeks.

 EXPERIMENTAL SETUP

TREATMENT 1 TREATMENT 2 TREATMENT 3

Tomato Extract (50%); Pansit-pansitan Extract Tomato Extract (25%),
baking powder mixture (50%); baking powder Pansit-pansitan Extract
(20%), sodium lactate mixture (20%), sodium (25%); baking powder
(5%), coconut oil (20%), lactate (5%), coconut oil mixture (20%), sodium
and tea tree oil (5%) (20%), and tea tree oil lactate (5%), coconut oil

(5%) (20%), and tea tree oil

(5%)

 DATA GATHERING

The surveys will be distributed into the respondents of the

study in the form of Google forms. The level of
acceptability the soaps will have will be in terms of
hardness, cleansing, lather, skin-safety will be evaluated
by calculating the Mean and Standard deviation of each
treatment. The mean scores were given descriptions based
on the following guidelines derived from the eight-point
hedonistic scales:

DATA GATHERING
 DATA GATHERING

The measurement of effectiveness and satisfaction of the

soaps as a sustainable, organic alternative to commercially
available soap will also be measured by using a customer
satisfaction segment in the survey. It will also abide by
assessment of the Mean and Standard deviation of each
response. Following rules drawn from the five-point
hedonistic scales were used to describe the mean scores:

DATA GATHERING
 IMPLEMENTATION

PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3

Creation of Distribution of Data Collection

Pansit- Pansit- (Acceptability
pansitan & pansitan & and
tomato soap tomato soap Satisfaction)
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LIU, JI-KAI. 2022. NATURAL PRODUCTS IN COSMETICS.

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MANAGEMENT OF ATOPIC DERMATITIS: A
LITERATURE REVIEW AND CONSENSUS STATEMENT
OF THE PHILIPPINE DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society ; : 35-58, 2020.
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RYDMAN, JORDAN. 2020. ETHICS OF PALM OIL: THE GOOD,
THE BAD, AND THE SOLUTIONS.
https://www.orangutanrepublik.org/weblog/2020/04/22/ethic
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THANK YOU!