Pineapple (Ananas comosus) skin and Dusol (Kaempferia galanga Linn.) Rhizome
As Antibacterial Organic Soap
A Science Investigatory Project
Presented by:
Romi Necq S. Abuel
Bansud National High School
Regional Science High School for Region IV -MIMAROPA
Pag-asa, Bansud, Oriental Mindoro
Abstract
Many soaps in the market offer different kinds of benefits such as whitening the skin, treating various skin problems and removing bacteria from skin. But some may still produce bad results and some can be too expensive to purchase. But there are other options that can be made to have healthy skin. Pineapple is an abundant tropical fruit commonly found in humid and hot regions. Citric and malic acids are found in good
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It also doesn’t contain carcinogens, toxins and bad bacteria that may risk health. Second, it has huge amounts of nutrients that is easily absorbed by the skin for a more effective and efficient usage of the product.
The said product is biodegradable, organic and it doesn’t harm the environment even if it is burnt or disposed. It contains almost no amount of harmful chemical substances that can disrupt the ecological balance or worsen the condition of the global warming.
Researchers in the near future may use the study in emphasizing the use of the pineapple or dusol extract as a main ingredient in the manufacture of soap or other products in relation to the study.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study is limited to the production of the experimental pineapple/dusol soap and the experimentation processes that followed. The experimentation was conducted from June to August 2012.
Definition of Terms
Psoriasis a skin disease usually marked by red scaly patches.
Rashes an outbreak in the surface of the skin which that is often reddish and itchy.
Acne a disease of the oil-secreting glands of the skin that often affects adolescents, producing eruptions on the face, neck, and shoulders that can leave pitted scars.
Ringworm a fungal disease of the skin, scalp or nails in which intensely itchy ring-shaped patches develop. Infection is transmitted to humans from pets or
If you eat healthy and natural, using natural skincare can be just as influential on your health. I'm a total sucker of natural and homemade products, Over the year's I tried and tested so many Deodorants even the herbal once, But they just din't worked or caused a rash. Now I'm a life long convert because this works!
Acne is a skin disorder caused by the hormones action on the oil glands of the skin, which is called the sebaceous glands.
Dermatitis is a general term that describes an inflammation of the skin. There are different types of dermatitis, including seborrheic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis (eczema). Although the disorder can have many causes and occur in many forms, it usually involves swollen, reddened and itchy skin. (www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/dermatitis-000048.htm)
Purpose: The purpose of this experiment is to learn about and use the Scientific Method. The discussion of physical properties such as density, color, texture, smell, and solubility will take place.
All natural products improve one’s skin and help it to stay healthy and these products are also
Scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) is a fungal infection of the skin on the scalp. This condition is easily spread from person to person (contagious). Ringworm also can be spread from animals to humans.
There are plenty of people who will tell you that it has been a lifesaver for them. Just looking at the different sites online you will find numerous testimonials as to how effective this product has been in treating yeast infections all over the world. It's always possible that the blatant statements about this substance being unsafe for use have been created by the makers of prescription medications in an attempt to sell more of their own products. After all, it's been in use for centuries, and have you ever known anyone who has sustained problems due to using
Body ringworm is an infection of the skin that often causes a ring-shaped rash. Body ringworm can affect any part of your skin. It can spread easily to others. Body ringworm is also called tinea corporis.
The path of a mite's burrow looks like a line of tiny blisters on the skin. Larvae hatch from the eggs and live under the skin's surface, where they develop into adult mites. Scabies is a fairly common infectious disease that occurs sporadically and also sometimes in outbreaks. Most outbreaks occur in nursing homes, institutions, and child-care centers.
Nail ringworm (tinea unguium) is a fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails. This condition can be passed from person to person (contagious).
Fungal infections: these affect the skin, nails and hair. They are common and indications are usually mild. However, in individuals with debilitated immune systems, they can be more serious.
Moreover, these lotions have come a long way in regard to providing skin "benefits" to the "tanner"
In recent years, we have seen a growing desire among consumers to get back to more natural ways of doing things. It all started with the nutritional supplement boom of the 1990s and the healthy living craze that began at the turn of the 21st century. It continues today in the emerging trend of natural skincare.
Circular areas of discoloration of the nail bed and hyponychium may resemble an ‘oil drop’ below the nail. Histologically, these are areas of psoriatic change in the hyponychium (Robbins et al., 1983).
The purpose of this lab was to create soaps and detergents and test their cleaning ability. We created four different soaps and two detergents using different starting materials composed of oils and fats for the soaps and lauryl alcohol and sulfuric acid for the detergents. Soaps are created by a process called saponification, which is the formation of a salt by combing an acid and a base.1 Soap and detergent are effective cleaning agents because they have hydrophilic and hydrophobic ends.1 The hydrophobic ends interact with the dirt and oil while the hydrophilic ends interact with the water molecules effectively washing the dirt and oil away.2 While soaps and detergents are very similar in their cleaning ability, they have a major difference being that soaps are made from natural products and detergents are made from synthetic materials.3 In order to make the soaps, we used four different starting materials including lard, shortening, olive oil, and vegetable oil.