Ludwick Marishane

While reading a series of blogs on TED.com, I came across an entrepreneur called Ludwick Marishance. Ludwick Marishance invented a water-less bathing lotion and was named the 2011 Global Student Entrepreneur of the year Award—all because he didn’t fell like taking a bath. I found this to be funny when reading this, but interesting at the same time. Having someone with a great mind who doesn’t want to do something like simply taking a bath, I find it remarkable that he could invent a water-less bathing lotion because of that.

One day Ludwick Marishane and his best friend was sunbathing, when Ludwick’s friend turned to him and  “Man, why doesn’t somebody invent something that you can just put on your skin, and then you don’t have to bathe?”  After six month of research on a cell phone, Ludwick sixteen, develops a formula for lotion that cleanse cheaply, and easily- especially important for the 2.5 billion people worldwide who lack proper access to water and sanitation. Five years later, it’s now available on the market; DryBath is odorless and creates a biodegradable film that cleans and moistures the skin.

Ludwick speech inspired me, because he was able to help his country save at least two hours everyday to do things like homework, school, and just have a chance to sit down and relax. He was also able to save water for billions of people around the world. Ludwick was able to invent Draybath lotion just because he didn’t want to take a bath, I find that very inspiring!!