CHAPTER IV

Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data

This chapter presents the analysis and interpretation of data gathered for the study

in determining the “Acceptability of Basella Rubra Linn as an Herbal Soap.” Data

were presented in table form and were organized according to the research problems.

Table 1

pH Level Test of Basella Rubra Linn Herbal Soap

Concentration Time pH Level

Trials
Alugbati Soap (minutes) 1 2 3 4 5 Ave.

Base
1 7 7 7 7 7 7
2 8 8 8 8 8 8
70% 30%
3 8 8 8 8 8 8
1 8 8 8 8 8 8
2 8 8 8 8 8 8
50% 50%
3 8 8 8 8 8 8
1 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
2 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
40% 60%
3 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5

Table 1 shows the pH level test of Basella Rubra Linn herbal soap. The test

showed various neutral pH levels in different test parameters. The result in the test done

showed that the pH level of the three varying concentration is ranging between 7 and 8.

The result is supported by the study of Jose Tarun et al. (2014), entitled “Evaluation of
pH of Bathing Soaps and Shampoos for Skin and Hair Care”. This study cited the study

done by Tyebkhan G, in which pH paper was used for measuring the pH of

soaps/cleansers it was found that the soaps commonly used by the population at large

have pH ranging between 7 and 9. Also, only 3 samples of those tested had a pH in

keeping with the normal skin.

Table 2

Weighted Average Mean of Basella Rubra Linn Herbal Soap in Terms of Texture

STATEMENT WM V.I.

1. The texture of Alugbati soap is better than the texture of 3 Observed

commercial soap.
2. I love the texture of Alugbati soap than the texture of 3.03 Observed
commercial soap.
3. The texture of Alugbati soap gets my attention. 3.4 Fully
Observed
4. The texture of Alugbati soap makes me want to use it. 3.03 Observed

5. The texture of Alugbati soap is similar to the commercial 2.37 Observed

soap.
Weighted Average Mean (WAM) 2.97 Observed

Legend: 3.26-4.0 – Fully Observed 2.51-3.25 – Observed 1.76-2.50 – Slightly Observed 1.0-1.75 – Not Observed

Table 2 shows the weighted average mean of Basella Rubra Linn herbal soap in

terms of texture. The attractiveness of the soap’s texture exhibit the highest weighted

mean of 3.04 in total while the similarity of texture of Basella Rubra Linn herbal soap to

the commercial soap reached the lowest weighted mean of 2.37 in total. To summarize
the gathered data, the texture of Basella Rubra Linn herbal soap had the weighted average

mean of 2.97 and has been observed based from the survey conducted by the researchers.

Table 4

Weighted Average Mean of Basella Rubra Linn Herbal Soap in Terms of Scent

STATEMENT WM V.I.

1. The smell of Alugbati soap is better than the smell of 2.77 Observed
commercial soap.
2. I love the smell of Alugbati soap than the smell of 2.83 Observed
commercial soap.
3. The Alugbati soap has a leafy smell. 3.30 Fully
Observed
4. The smell of the Alugbati soap makes me want to use it. 3.17 Observed

5. The smell of Alugbati soap is similar to commercial soap. 2.6 Observed

Weighted Average Mean (WAM) 2.93 Observed

Legend: 3.26-4.0 – Fully Observed 2.51-3.25 – Observed 1.76-2.50 – Slightly Observed 1.0-1.75 – Not Observed

Table 4 shows the weighted average mean of Basella Rubra Linn herbal soap in

terms of scent. The leafy smell of the soap exhibit the highest weighted mean of 3.17 in

total while the similarity of the smell of Basella Rubra Linn herbal soap to the

commercial soap reached the lowest weighted mean of 2.6 in total. To summarize the

gathered data, the scent of Basella Rubra Linn herbal soap had the weighted average

mean of 2.93 and has been observed based from the survey conducted by the researchers.

Table 5
Weighted Average Mean of Basella Rubra Linn Herbal Soap in Terms of Irritability

and Allergic Reaction

STATEMENT WM V.I.

1. Is there itchiness in the part where it is applied? 1.47 Not

Observed
2. Does it possess burning effect after application? 1.47 Not
Observed
3. Does it shows redness in the part where it is applied? 1.37 Not
Observed
4. Is there a swelling of the skin? 1.33 Not
Observed
5. Is there dryness of the affected skin? 1.43 Not
Observed
Weighted Average Mean (WAM) 1.41 Not
Observed
Legend: 3.26-4.0 – Fully Observed 2.51-3.25 – Observed 1.76-2.50 – Slightly Observed 1.0-1.75 – Not Observed

Table 5 shows the weighted average mean of Basella Rubra Linn herbal soap in

terms of irritability and allergic reactions. The after effect of application specifically the

itchiness and burning effect exhibit the highest weighted mean of 1.47 in total while the

swelling of the affected skin has reached the lowest weighted mean of 1.33 in total. To

summarize the gathered data the irritability and allergic reactions had the weighted

average mean of 1.41 has not been observed based from the survey conducted by the

researchers.

Table 6

Pearson’s Correlation of Basella Rubra Linn Herbal Soap

 (Curing Time)

Weight of Time of
Concentratio Soap Curing XY X2 Y2 Pearson
n (X) (Y) Correlation
grams hours
70% Alugbati
Sap
30% Soap 25 4 100 625 16 -0.99
Base
50% Alugbati Very High
Sap
50% Soap 45 3 135 2025 9 Correlation,
Base
40% Alugbati Very
Sap
60% Soap 60 2 120 3600 4 Dependable
Base ∑ X =130 ∑ Y =¿ 9 ∑ XY =355 ∑ X 2=6250 ∑ Y 2=29
Relationship

Table 6 shows the Pearson correlation of Basella Rubra Linn as herbal soap in

terms of curing time. It shows the time of curing of different concentration and its weight

when it is cured. The concentration of 70% Alugbati Sap and 30% soap base has cured

for 4 hours with a weight of 25 grams. The concentration of 50% Alugbati Sap and 50%

soap base has cured for 3 hours with a weight of 45 grams and the last concentration of

40% Alugbati Sap and 60% soap base has cured for 2 hours with a weight of 60 grams.

The person correlation of the three different concentrations with varying time of curing

and weight had the value of -0.99 which is a negative correlation and which shows a very

high correlation and very dependable relationship.

Table 7
 Pearson’s Correlation of Basella Rubra Linn Herbal Soap

(Melting Time)

Weight Time of
Concentration (X) Melting XY X2 Y2 Pearson
(grams) (Y) Correlation
(hours)
70% Alugbati 15 6 90 225 36 1
Sap 20 8 160 400 Perfect
64
30% Soap Base 25 10 250 625 Correlation,
100
Very
∑ X =60 ∑ Y =24 ∑ XY =500∑ X 2=1250∑ Y 2=200 Dependable
Relationship
50% Alugbati 15 16.2 243 225 262.44 1
Sap 20 21.6 432 400 466.56 Perfect
50% Soap Base 25 27 675 625 729 Correlation,
∑ X =60 ∑ Y =64.8 ∑ XY =1350 2 2
∑ X =1250∑ Y =1458 Very
Dependable
Relationship
40% Alugbati 15 60 900 225 3600 1
Sap 20 72 1440 400 5184 Perfect
60% Soap Base 25 84 2100 625 7056 Correlation,
∑ X =60 ∑ Y =216 ∑ XY =4440∑ X =1250∑ Y =15840 Very
2 2

Dependable
Relationship

Table 7 shows the Pearson Correlation of Basella Rubra Linn as herbal soap in

terms of melting time. It shows the melting time of the soap in different concentration.

The concentration of 70% Alugbati sap and 30% soap base had the value of 1 which

shows that there is a significant relationship between the percentage of the concentration

and its time of melting. The concentration of 50% Alugbati sap and 50% soap base had

the value of 1 which also shows that the concentration has significant relationship on its

time of melting. The concentration of 40% Alugbati sap and 60% soap base also had the
value of 1 which shows that the percentage of concentration also has a significant

relationship on its time of melting. All the concentration showed a perfect correlation and

a very dependable relationship.