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ALOE VERA AND HONEY AS FACE

Proponents:
PRINCESS JEMIMAH S. BAYABORDA
LORAINE ANTONETTE CUPO
Grade 9
School Year 2021-2022

Submitted to:

Mrs. Geralyn Abasola Alday  

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I. INTRODUCTION

Cleanliness is wealth. It is important, and must be considered due to the environment

around us. There are various bacteria, dust, and pollution which causes a lot of impurities and

diseases. Acne appears as one of its signs. To prevent the occurrence of the future problems it

may cause, handling it from outside the body by using a natural face wash is one of the solutions

hereby presented today.

One of the herbal products that are often used in cleansing skin is Aloe vera. It is a

medicinal plant traditionally used since 1500 BC in various countries including Greece, China and

Mexico. Aloe vera have also been used for treating diseases and skin lesions. It belongs to the

Liliaceae family, is similar to cactus, and is herbaceous, perennial plant with thick, fleshy long

leaves. Aloe vera is known for being an anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-bacterial,

anti-viral and antiseptic plant. It is also used for skin protection and healing wounds.

Another herbal product that is often used to heal wounds is Honey. Honey is a bee-derived,

supersaturated solution composed mainly of fructose and glucose, containing proteins, amino

acids, vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and other minor components. Honey plays an important role

for being antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial agent and augments the adherence of skin

grafts and wound healing process. The role of honey has been acknowledged in the scientific

literature and there is convincing evidence in support of its antioxidant and antibacterial nature,

cough prevention, fertility and wound healing properties.

The researchers hereby present an adhering solution to prevent the aforementioned side

tracks that may harm the face. To make an organic, non-factored and natural face wash is what
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the researchers aim to make. It would be much practical and safer for sensitive skin and is

environmental friendly, does not cause pollution and harnessing the use of natural producing

materials.

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

A good skin care routine equates to the product you use. While good quality products can

help your skin look better now as well as in the future, poor quality products can be ineffective and

even cause harm. As you age, your skin’s cells turn over more slowly, make it look duller and less

radiant. Using a natural skin care product can help remove dead skin cells, wherein your body will

replace them with newer and more youthful cells. Certified organic products are derived from

plants and other naturally occurring ingredients. More importantly, those organic ingredients are

grown without the use of pesticides, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers, genetically modified

organisms (GMOs), and other additives or chemicals. With that, you can assure your skin and

body absorb only real, natural ingredients that are not harmful for the skin. Without harsh

chemicals, organic skincare products are less likely to cause allergic reactions, inflammations or

irritations. So therefore, the researchers thought of making honey and aloe vera facial wash to

make a cheaper yet skin-friendly product.

Honey is one of the most appreciated and valued natural products introduced to humankind

since ancient times. Honey is a natural product formed from nectar of flowers by honeybees (Apis

mellifera; Family: Apidae). It has been used by humans since ancient times, nearly 5500 years

ago. Most ancient population, including the Greeks, Chinese, Egyptians, Romans, Mayans, and

Babylonians, consumed honey both for nutritional aims and for its medicinal properties. It is the

only insect-derived natural product that has nutritional, cosmetic, therapeutic, and industrial
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values. Honey no needs to refrigerate, it never spoils, and it can also be stored unopened at room

temperature in a dry place. In its natural form, honey is produced by enzyme activity, plant matter,

and live bacteria coming together to create a powerful ingredient with hundreds of practical uses.

The unique process that creates honey makes it especially valuable for cosmetic uses, such as

clearing acne, healing scars, and evening out skin tone. Honey speeds up your skin cells’ healing

processes. Using it on your face can eliminate dead skin cells that make your skin look dull, and

can even make the skin brighter.

The Aloe vera plant has been known and used for centuries for its health, beauty, medicinal

and skin care properties. Aloe vera is safe to use on the face, preventing skin conditions such as

eczema, rosacea, or minor wounds. It contains enzymes that helps in reducing excessive

inflammation when applied to the skin topically, while helping in the breakdown of sugars and fats.

Aloe vera gel has been reported to have a protective effect against radiation damage to the skin. It

has great antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and skin healing properties, and is also known to fight

the damaging effects of pollution and UV rays on the skin. Moreover, aloe vera deeply moisturizes

the skin without leaving it greasy and makes a smooth, light facial cleanser. Inventing a natural

facial wash product made of honey and aloe vera will help to clear acnes, heal scars, and help the

skin to be brighter. And at the same time, it is skin-friendly and does not contain chemicals.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

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This study about Aloe vera and honey as face wash will be conducted to identify the whether

these mentioned ingredients are able to be an effective face wash that. Also, this study also seeks

to answer the following problems:

1. What are the properties of the Aloe Vera and Honey Face Wash in terms of:

1.1 Aroma

1.2 Price

1.3 Efficiency

2. How long will the product last?

3. Can the product be preserved?

4. How effective will the product be?

HYPOTHESIS (ES)

Aloe vera and honey facial wash can bring smooth, acne-free skin to users. Due to the natural

properties each component contains, the face wash can be as effective as commercially available

ones. The ingredients used were all natural and can be easily found at home, making it less

expensive for everyone. Instead of buying expensive in stores, you can make your own at home.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

To the Researchers. This study would benefit the researchers in expanding knowledge about

how to make an easy face wash rather than buying from stores.

To the Consumers. The product served to the consumers can lessen the amount spent and

more natural than those bought at stores.

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To the Environment. Apart in this study aims to make a non-chemical face wash that wouldn’t

harm the nature and solely focused in making an organic product.

To the Future Researchers. For conducting their own research, they need to have basis. This

research can be one of their references.

SCOPE AND DELIMITATION OF STUDY

The main focus of this study presented is to create an alluring product that would be popular to

people by being doable at home. To analyze the effectiveness of the face wash, the Researchers

shall conduct a survey up to 6 to 8 people about its rejuvenating effects.

In processing the survey, the Researchers shall demonstrate how the product was done and let

them test it. The Researchers must give them a small questionnaire to evaluate its effectiveness.

The Researchers shall use the target population of 16 to 18 people as respondents of this

study. This will result to determining the effectiveness of the face wash made from aloe vera and

honey.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

To have a better and clearer understanding of this study, the following terminologies are

defined conceptually and operationally:

Aloe Vera. It refers to a gelatinous substance obtained from a kind of aloe, used especially in

cosmetics to soften or soothe the skin.

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Dull. It refers to the result of excess dead skin cells that build up on the surface of the skin. In this

study, it means it can make your face feel rough or bumpy, and can also give lackluster

appearance.

Eczema. It refers to a condition that causes your skin to become dry, red, itchy and bumpy.

Enzyme Activity. It refers to the indication of the rate of reaction catalyzed by that enzyme

expressed as micromoles of substrate transformed per minute.

Harsh. It refers to something that is rough and seems to be unpleasant or harmful.

Herbicide. It refers to an agent, usually chemical, for killing or inhibiting the growth of unwanted

plants, such as residential or agricultural weeds and invasive species.

Honey. It refers to a sweet, sticky yellowish-brown fluid made by bees and other insects from

nectar collected from flowers.

Rosacea. It refers to a common skin condition that causes blushing or flushing and visible blood

vessels in your face.

Skin-friendly. It refers to the materials that are free from any form of pollutants or chemicals that

can harm the skin.

Therapeutic. It refers to healing, treatment, therapy, or drug.

UV Rays (Ultra Violet Radiation). It refers to the invisible rays that are part of the energy that

comes from the sun that can cause sun burn.

CHAPTER II
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RELATED LITERATURE

The findings that are found that have connection about the research topic will be part of the

evidence or proof for the work of the researchers. The review of related literature about aloe vera

and honey as face wash will be reviewed thoroughly in the corresponding chapter.

Aloe vera is a natural product that came from a plant in the genus Aloe. Nowadays, the said

extracted product of the plant is mostly used in cosmetology. Hamman, Josias (2008) stated that

many of the health-related parts of aloe vera is connected in the polysaccharides located at the gel

of the leaves. Polysaccharides is one of the carbohydrate’s three types. It is a major class of

biomolecules, and serves as a structural organization in both animals and plants. They provide

support to the cells, store energy in organisms and a lot more. Together with the biological

activities, aloe vera promotes wound healing, antifungal activity, hypoglycemic or antidiabetic

effects, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, immunomodulatory and gastroprotective properties.

Dermatol, Indian (2008) stated that aloe vera contains enzymes which helps in reducing

excessive inflammation while applied and helps down in breaking sugar and fats. In the same

review, it was claimed that aloe vera can prevent or protect radiation damage in your skin. Aloe

release fibroblast which produces collagen and elastin fibers that makes the skin more elastic

and less wrinkly. Achieving a softer skin with aloe vera is one of the benefits it possesses,

namely because of the consistent effect on the superficial flaking epidermal cells which sticks

them together. It also has an anti-acne effect, which comes with the amino acids that softens

hard skin and retain skin moisture and integrity.

Ediriweera ER (2012) concluded that honey is an invaluable natural substance that can be

of many uses. Effective as medicine, a safe home remedy, cosmetic and nutrient usable of any
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age. Honey is a rejuvenator because of its antioxidant characteristics, and it is used as a

moisturizer and conditioner in the cosmetics industry. Honey can be used as a skin moisturizer,

softener, and healer. Honey is useful in terms of skin illnesses, according to studies. It improves

rehydration, is readily digestible, increases immunity, and is beneficial in terms of skin disorders.

With its comforting as well as moisturizing impacts, raw honey can moisten the skin, leaving

it soft, glowing, as well as radiant,” states Ildi Pekar.  “The sugars in honey work as all-natural

humectants and moisturizers that boost the water web content and minimize dry skin in the skin

after they have been cleaned off.”

The sugar that belongs to honey act as humectants and emollients which increases the

water content and is a cause of reducing dryness in the skin as they’ve washed off. Honey

could be considered as a natural therapeutic agent for several medicinal purposes. Since

ancient times, honey has been known for nutritive and therapeutic values. Honey is a great

remedy in fighting acnes. It is anti-inflammatory which reduce the redness and swelling of pimples.

Even so, honey helps in fighting acne-caused bacteria with propolis infused.

Some pre-measures warned that the use of honey is implacable if you are allergenic to

pollen or bees. In order to proceed, having a patch test would be the best way for testing

honey on your skin.

Sources:

ALOE VERA: A SHORT REVIEW (nih.gov)

(mdpi.com)

Polysaccharides-Characterstics. Types, and Functions (byjus.com)

Raw Honey Home Remedy and Natural Cures (manukahoneyexperts.com)

Medicinal and cosmetic uses of Bee’s Honey – A review (nih.gov)

View of Uses of Bee Honey: Traditional and Modern (bioticainternational.com)

Benefits of Honey for Skin and Hair - eMediHealth

CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

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A. Materials

- 5 tbsp of Aloe Vera gel - Bowl

- 1 drop raw Honey - Measuring spoons

- 8 drops of essential oil - Bottle with pump

- 3 drops Vitamin E oil (optional but recommended)

- Dropper

B. Procedures

1. Mix aloe vera and 1 drop of raw honey in a bowl until you get a spreadable

consistency.

2. Add the essential oil and Vitamin E oil on the mixture and mix well.

3. Pour the bowl of ingredients into a pump bottle.

4. Rinse face with water and use 1 pump of face wash to start.

5. Rinse off cleanser.

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