Investigatory Project
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Skin Extract as Component in Making a Moisturizing Soap
A Research Project III
By:
Alfajardo, Jessa N.
Alforque, Bliss L.
III-Science Class
Submitted to:
Ms. Dinna Carangue
Research I Adviser
CHAPTER 1
The Problem and its Scope
Rationale:
Cleanliness is necessary to everyone. It affects the people, the community and their environment. It is a contributing factor that leads to the goodness of one’s health for a better and safe environment for a healthy community. The people use different cleaning products to prevail cleanliness. One of these is soap.
Nowadays, people have been using different herbal soaps that are expensive and less effective. The researchers aim to provide a much cheaper and more effective herbal soap. This gave the researchers the idea to look for an herbal plant that could serve as a component in creating a more effective herbal soap. The researchers have come to an idea of using pineapple skin extract us a component in soap making.
Theoretical Background:
According to research, pineapple has properties which are relevant to the skin. It has sugar, alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA) and some common enzymes. AHA is responsible for rejuvenating the skin. Pineapple contains enzymes that make the skin elastic, improve skin hydration, and remove damaged and dead cells. Thus, it helps one achieve a clear and glowing complexion. The enzymes in pineapples also fight free-radical damage and can reduce age spots and fine lines.These active principles also provide a moisturizing and anti-ageing action. These also have antifungal and purifying effects on the skin. The extract of pineapple also gives the skin the needed vitamin C and minerals for the skin to look young.
Pineapple skin extract has benefits in making herbal soaps due to its properties that protect the skin and can make the skin look good.
Statement of the Problem:
The Study Aims to produce a soap out of pineapple skin extract.
The study would
A Research Project III
By:
Alfajardo, Jessa N.
Alforque, Bliss L.
III-Science Class
Submitted to:
Ms. Dinna Carangue
Research I Adviser
CHAPTER 1
The Problem and its Scope
Rationale:
Cleanliness is necessary to everyone. It affects the people, the community and their environment. It is a contributing factor that leads to the goodness of one’s health for a better and safe environment for a healthy community. The people use different cleaning products to prevail cleanliness. One of these is soap.
Nowadays, people have been using different herbal soaps that are expensive and less effective. The researchers aim to provide a much cheaper and more effective herbal soap. This gave the researchers the idea to look for an herbal plant that could serve as a component in creating a more effective herbal soap. The researchers have come to an idea of using pineapple skin extract us a component in soap making.
Theoretical Background:
According to research, pineapple has properties which are relevant to the skin. It has sugar, alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA) and some common enzymes. AHA is responsible for rejuvenating the skin. Pineapple contains enzymes that make the skin elastic, improve skin hydration, and remove damaged and dead cells. Thus, it helps one achieve a clear and glowing complexion. The enzymes in pineapples also fight free-radical damage and can reduce age spots and fine lines.These active principles also provide a moisturizing and anti-ageing action. These also have antifungal and purifying effects on the skin. The extract of pineapple also gives the skin the needed vitamin C and minerals for the skin to look young.
Pineapple skin extract has benefits in making herbal soaps due to its properties that protect the skin and can make the skin look good.
Statement of the Problem:
The Study Aims to produce a soap out of pineapple skin extract.
The study would