Chapter 1
Background of the Study
These days, people are using plants as herbal medicine such as guava plant (Psidium guajava Linn). Based on research, this plant is good for healing and treating wounds and other skin infections. In the field of dermatology, guavas can improve the texture of your skin and helps you avoid skin problems more than even the highest ranked beauty or skin toner gels. Some people especially teenagers are using anti-pimple and facial products to remove pimple and dark spots bht some found it ineffective and make their condition worse. They use calamansi, papaya and cucumbers just to remove it. But guava, particularly it leaves, can be more effective on skin care problems.It is found out to be a good solution for any skin problems so maybe, it can cure pimples too. In this, investigatory project, we are going to compare the effectiveness of guava soap and a regular soap in terms of curing pimples.
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.
General Problem:
Is the guava soap more effective than a regular soap in terms of curing pimples?
Specific Problems:
If it useful, how long will it take for the uses to see the complete results?
What are the medicinal capability of Guava?
Is there any constituents of guave leaves that is good for skin?
Formulation of the Hypothesis
Guava leaves is good treatment for acne. It has many components or constituents. Constituents that is good for skin disorders, especially for acnes. Guava soap is more effective than a regular soap in getting rid of pimples.
Significance of the Study
This study would help people especially teenagers resolve their problems which deals with their facial features. This investigatory project is important in order for us to