Optimization of moisturizing clay soap containing Pitaya (Hylocereus polyrhizus) seed extract using D-optimal mixture experimental design

• Main Authors: Mokhtar, Nor Fadzillah, Zaidan, Uswatun Hasanah, Borhan, Farrah Payyadhah, Talha, Khalijah, Azahar, Nur Fauwizah, Abd Gani, Siti Salwa
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbitan Akademia Baru 2018
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/75163/1/Optimization%20of%20moisturizing%20clay%20soap%20containing%20Pitaya%20%28Hylocereus%20polyrhizus%29%20seed%20extract%20using%20D-optimal%20mixture%20experimental%20design.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/75163/

Pitaya seed oil, extracted from red pitaya seeds, was utilized as a major antioxidant source in soap formulation for skin application. Bentonite (grey clay powder) with various beneficial properties also was incorporated in the formulation to enhance the positive effect toward skin's structure....