Background of the study:
Nowadays people are focusing in herbal plants especially those who are common in the environment. One of the example is the guava plant (Psidium guajava Linn). Based on research this plant is good for healing and treating wounds and other skin infections. So in my research I wan't to make a bathing soap out of it, cause I know that it is effective. People, researchers, scientists were focusing to medicinal plants. They want to prove that there are plants that are more effective against diseases especially in skin. This study refers to a plant that can be made into a bathing soap and improves its quality while using this plant (guava leaves). I want people to handle easily in treating their skin disorders. Instead of boiling the leaves, now it’s easy to apply. Boiling takes much time.
Statement of the Problem:
I stated that Guava leaves extract is good for skin. Based on my research, it has many constituents that is good for skin.
It answers the following questions:
* Is there any constituents of guave leaves that is good for skin?
* What are those?
* It can really treat skin disorders/ Acne?
Hypothesis:
* Guava leaves is good treatment for acne.
* It has many components or constituents.
* Constituents that is good for skin disorders, especially for acnies.
Significance of the Study:
You can make a bathing soap with guave leaves extract as treatment for acne. This plant is very common to our environment, and aside of its avaibility; it is easy to cultivate. It contains many components for healing skin disorders.
Scope and Limitation:
The study of guava leaves and getting their extract is often useful. It has the ability to treat, cure, disinfect skin disorders and capable of being a herbal plant for acnes.
Definition of Terms
Astringent- antiseptic properties
Decoction- infusion of fresh leaves used for wound cleaning and skin to prevent