FEASIBILITY OF NATURAL CHARCOAL AS THE MAIN COMPONENT IN

MAKING A MASK TO ELIMINATE WHITEHEADS

Tangub City National High School

Science Technology Engineering Program
S.Y. 2018-2019

Macahilo, Dorothy M.
Bermudo, Emzel D.
Manlangit, Ryan E.
Templado, James F.
Researchers

March 2019
ABSTRACT
 AKNOWLEDGMENT

The researchers wishes to convey their profound gratitude and appreciation to the following

persons who, in one way or another, have contributed so much for the success of this research.

Admittedly, it is impossible for the authors to mention them all; however, special thanks are given

to the following people. Without them, this research would not have succeeded.

Mr. Jerson P. Alo Research conductor, for his generous guidance, direction, and suggestion

in the different aspects of the research study:

To our Mother, Father, Ate Hearthel and Classmates for their great help, generous support,

encouragement, patience, endless love and prayers.

Above all, to our HEAVENLY FATHER, for His blessings which enlightened the mind of

the authors and for giving the researchers strength, guidance and patience to pursue the study and

make it possible.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………… 1-5
 RATIONALE OF THE STUDY……………………………………………. 1
 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM……………………………………….. 2
 HYPOTHESIS……………………………………………………………… 3
 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY………………………………………... 4
 SCOPE AND LIMITATION………………………………………………. 5

II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE……………………………………… 6-7

III. METHODOLOGY………………………………………………………………. 8-10

 FLOW CHART…………………………………………………………... 8
 MATERIALS…………………………………………………………….. 9
 COLLECTION OF REGULAR CHARCOAL………………………...... 10

IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION………………………………………………… 11-13

 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION- Trial 1……………………………….. 11
 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION- Trial 2……………………………….. 12
 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION; Trial 3……………………………….. 13

V. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS……………………………... 14-15

APPENDICES………………………………………………………………….. 16

BIBLIOGRAPHY……………………………………………………………..... 17
 CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

INTRODUCTION

As the time keeps on ticking, things keep on changing. As what they say, change is

inevitable. Just by that statement it is really undeniable for the people to change too, because they

can’t control things that might actually be the reason to make something happen, the reason that

might change the world. One of the most observed changes that is happening to our environment

now is the change of the people. By encountering many different people every day, their actions

can certainly tell us on what they really are. Most people these days are conscious on what or how

they look like. The researchers also observed that the pollution specifically the air pollution can

be a large contribute to the problem of the people regarding with how they look. The air pollution

might cause its dirt to be absorbed by the faces of the people and might cause some skin problems

like the drying of the skin that might lead into a serious whitehead facial problem. The researchers

also observed that our place consist of lots of useful things that might be used in giving solutions

to this matter. They have adhered the thought of using a natural charcoal as the main component

in making a mask to eliminate whiteheads. The researchers looked for a way to find the best

alternative in removing those troublesome dirt and that is by the use of natural charcoal.

It is mostly known that activated charcoal is the one being used to remove whiteheads, but,

it is more important to test the feasibility of the natural charcoal to have a better alternative of the

commercial whitehead remover. Natural charcoal is very helpful to our homes, restaurant and

community because charcoal helps to banish odors in our city so that the air pollution would be

less. If the air pollution is less than whiteheads, acne, and other skin problems would be reduced.
Rationale of the Study:

This study is all about testing the feasibility of the natural charcoal as the main

component in making a mask to eliminate whiteheads. To give the best

alternative to the people who are in need in getting rid of their whiteheads.

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of regular charcoal made from mango tree

and its contribution in making a whitehead remover in Purok 1, Manga, Tangub City.

This study sought to answer the following statement:

1. Determine the feasibility of regular charcoal made from mango tree as the main component

in making a mask to eliminate whiteheads.

2. Determine the effectiveness of regular charcoal made from mango tree as the main

component in making a mask to eliminate whiteheads in terms of its:

a. Softness

b. Amount of whitehead present

Hypothesis:

H0 : There is no significant difference between the amount of regular charcoal added in making the

mask to eliminate whiteheads in terms of its softness and the amount of whiteheads present on the

mask.
H1: There is a significant difference between the amount of regular charcoal added in making the

mask to eliminate whiteheads in terms of its softness and the amount of whiteheads present on the

mask.

Significance of the Study

Charcoal is known to be used in grilling or cooking foods. People in our place most likely

sell and make charcoal.

This study benefits the community by contributing an effective whitehead remover with

the main component, regular charcoal made from mango tree. This study may contribute to the

people who wants to get their face always clean, free from toxins, and free from whiteheads.

Scope and Limitation

This study was conducted at Purok 1, Manga, Tangub City in duration of 1 week. The

researchers investigated the effectiveness of the mask that eliminate whitehead with the regular

charcoal made from mango tree in terms of its softness and the amount of whiteheads present. This

study is focused more on investigating the feasibility of the regular charcoal made from mango

tree as the main component in making a mask to eliminate whiteheads.

 Chapter II

Review of Related Literature

A whitehead is a type of acne that forms when dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria become

trapped within one of your pores. (Moore & Higuera, 2017). Your skin has tiny holes called pores

which can become blocked by oil, bacteria, dead skin cells, and dirt. When this occurs, you may

develop a pimple or “zit.” If your skin is repeatedly affected by this condition, you may have

whiteheads. Acne is the most common skin condition. . Although whiteheads isn’t a life-

threatening condition, it can be painful, particularly when it’s severe. It can also cause emotional

distress. Whiteheads that appears on your face can impact your self-esteem and, over time, may

cause permanent physical scarring. (Burke, 2018). The area in which you live can be a leading

cause of why you're suffering from breakouts, as a lot of air pollution in your city can build up

eventually leading to acne. Many factors affect why you experience random blemishes or acne

including stress, a bad diet, sugar and sleep deprivation however another leading cause is a build-

up of the pollutants in the air you breathe every day.

Acne is a disorder of the pilosebaceous units in the skin. These are found most abundantly

in the skin over the face, the upper chest, and the back. They are responsible for the growth of skin

hair in addition to the lubrication of the skin. When the plugged follicle is closed off by a covering

of skin, it appears white. This is called a whitehead and is capable of remaining in the skin for a

long time. It is also wise to keep from handling pimples, especially picking at them or bursting one

which is filled with pus. This may not only result in scarring or discoloration of the skin, but could

lead to the appearance of further pimples. (Liji Thomas, MDReviewed and Afsaneh Khetrapal,

BSc)
 A Charcoal is an impure form of graphitic carbon (q.v.), obtained as a residue when

carbonaceous material is partially burned, or heated with limited access of air. Formerly, charcoal

production from wood was an important source of acetone, methyl alcohol, and acetic acid, all of

which are now produced from other raw materials. Charcoal is the lightweight black carbon and

ash residue hydrocarbon produced by removing water and other volatile constituents from animal

and vegetation substances. (Adam Augustyn). Charcoal can also keep the air fresh, Place a

charcoal, in open bowls or perforated plastic bags, in your fridge or drawers to banish odors.

Charcoal is especially good for people with acne, whiteheads and blackheads as it can help reduce

excess oil. ( Dr. Jaliman).

Charcoal, the kind used for grilling, is scrap wood or sawdust partially burned in very hot

ovens until it becomes what’s called wood char. That is, wood that’s cooked thoroughly but not to

the point of disintegration. If you’ve ever made a fire, you’ve probably seen wood reach this state

before it turned to ash. (Tiffany M.) 'Normal' charcoal is what you find around an extinguished

camp fire. Charcoal briquettes for cooking are made by burning wood in a low-oxygen atmosphere,

mixing in chemicals that make it easier to burn, and compressing the result into small blocks. (

Kenneth F. 2016)
 Chapter III

Methodology

A. Flow Chart

The charcoal was The charcoal was

Exact amount of transferred into a
transferred into a
charcoal was cloth and the cloth
cloth and the cloth
gathered was tied
was tied

Non-toxic elmer’s Half tablespoon of

glue was measured for flour was put into the An empty container
about 4 tablespoons empty container and was prepared and the
and was mixed into the was mixed with the charcoal was put
ingredients charcoal

The ingredients were

mix thoroughly
inside the empty
container until it all
became sticky

After the mixture is

mix, it is ready to be
applied and tested
 B. Materials

Organic Charcoal from Mango Tree

Elmer’s Glue- Non Toxic
Flour- Third Class
Empty Container
Cloth
Hammer
Tablespoon

C. Collection of Regular Charcoal

The regular charcoal was gathered easily because one of the member of the researchers sells

regular charcoal that is made out from a mango tree.

 Chapter IV

Results and Discussion

Trial 1

In this trial, the researchers carefully followed the methodology

and gathered all the materials needed. The amount of charcoal that was

used in this trial was 2 tablespoons. After pounding the charcoal, it was

mixed with the other ingredients. While the mixture was being stirred,

the researchers observed that there are still some solid pieces of charcoal

that was mixed. The researchers still continued to mix it after it was all ready to be used. The

mixture was applied into half of the face and was being left for about 20 minutes to dry it. It should

be sure that while it was being applied, the person being applied by the mixture shouldn’t move to

avoid the mixture being crumpled when it becomes dry. After 20 minutes, the mixture became a

completely success mask. It was slowly removed from the bottom part of the face to an upward

direction to create more force to get more whiteheads. After the mixture was removed, the

researchers observed that the face became clear and softer and less whitehead were present

compared to the side that wasn’t being applied by the mixture. The only bad thing is that the small

amount of solid charcoal that was also mixed into the mixture caused the mask to look so rough

just like a hollow block. But still it became a mask.

The researchers conclude that this trial is successful for the organic charcoal in

making a mask to eliminate whiteheads was tested.

Trial 2

In this trial, the researchers carefully followed the methodology and

gathered all the materials needed. The amount of charcoal that was used

in this trial was 1 and ½ tablespoons. The charcoal was carefully pounded

to avoid mixing solid pieces of charcoal into the mixture. While the

mixture was being stirred, the researchers observed that the mixture

looked great compared to trial 1. The researchers continued to mix it after it was all ready to be

used. While applying it into the half part of the face, the one being applied and the one who was

applying was really careful. The researchers waited for 20 minutes for the mask to be dried. After

20 minutes, the mixture was removed, the researchers observed that the side of the face where the

mask was applied improved and became better than the other side. In this trial the amount of the

charcoal being used was decreased. The results were a lot better compared to trial 1. The

researchers observed that when the charcoal was decreased from 2 tablespoons to 1 and ½

tablespoons, the results were a lot better.

The researchers conclude that this trial is successful for the organic

charcoal in making a mask to eliminate whiteheads was tested. This trial is also better compared

to the first trial.

Trial 3

In this trial, the researchers carefully followed the methodology and

gathered all the materials needed. The amount of charcoal that is used in

this trial is 1 tablespoon. After pounding the charcoal, it was mixed with

the other ingredients. While the mixture was being stirred, the researchers

make sure that it will be softer than the other previous results. The researchers mixed it thoroughly

until it was ready to be used. The mixture was indeed soft just like a lotion. The soft mixture was

applied into the half side of the face. The researchers waited for about 20 minutes until it was

ready to be used. After 20 minutes the mask was slowly being taken out from the face to an upward

direction. The researchers observed that while taking off the mask, some pieces were left in the

face. This might be the cause of using less charcoal. The side of the face where the mask was

applied was fine but there are some parts where the mask was being left. But still, this trial is

successful for the organic charcoal in making a mask to eliminate whiteheads was tested.
 Chapter V

Conclusion and Recommendation

Conclusion

The researchers have concluded that organic charcoal made from mango tree in

making a mask to eliminate whiteheads can be possible. If more charcoals were added, the thicker

the mixture will get. The lesser the charcoal you use the thinner the mixture gets. In this study on

trial 1, the making was successful but because of the solid particles of charcoal that was also mixed

in the ingredients, the result became rough. In trial 2, the amount of charcoal was decreased. The

charcoal was pounded carefully so that there will be no solid particles of charcoal present. In the

last trial, the amount of charcoal was smaller than the amount being used in trial 2. It is observed

that while taking of the mask, the researchers had a hard time because it was so thin and it was

tearing apart. The researchers conclude that the result in trial two was the best result, for the amount

of charcoal used was right enough to make a better mask.

Recommendation

1. The researchers would like to recommend to do more testing of the mask to

eliminate more whiteheads, in organic charcoal to attest the softness and amount

of whiteheads present.

2. The researchers would like to recommend to do different mixture that consist

strong and safe elements that may help in getting rid of whiteheads must also be

tested to have a better result.

3. The researchers would like to recommend to do different kinds of organic charcoal

to be used.

4. The researchers would like to recommend after pulling out the mask you need to

wash your face with soap and clean water after 30 minutes.
APPENDICES
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