Eco-enzyme Apple Bar Soap for Skin Hydration in Older Adults

Eco-enzyme Apple Bar Soap for Skin Hydration in Older Adults

apple, bar soap, eco-
enzyme, older

adults, skin
moisture

Introduction: This study investigated the effect of bar soap made from eco-
enzymes and apples on the skin moisture of older adults. Eco-enzymes,

produced by fermenting organic materials, have a pH of 4-5. Apples contain
skin-beneficial compounds: fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and
phytonutrients. This research aimed to determine the impact of using this
soap on the moisture of older adults' skin.
Methods: A quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design was used with a
treatment group (n=33) using the soap for 7 days and a control group
(n=33) receiving no intervention. The study was conducted on older adults
who met the inclusion criteria. Skin moisture was measured using a digital
skin analyzer and analyzed with a Wilcoxon test.
Results: The results indicated no significant effect of the soap on skin
moisture in either the treatment (p=0.063) or control (p=0.083) groups
(p>0.05). The unexpected results were attributed to the short study
duration and extreme weather conditions at the mountain's base.
Conclusion: Given the challenging weather at the mountain's base, further
research is necessary, with adjustments to the soap formula, a more
extended research time, and a larger sample size.

Elizabeth Yun Yun Vinsur1* & Berliany Venny Sipollo1

https://doi.org/10.37363/bnr.2025.62429

27 April 2025

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