Chapter II

Review of Related Literature

Guava fruit today is considered minor in terms of commercial world trade but is
widely grown in the tropics, enriching the diet of hundreds of millions of people in
the tropics of the world. Guava has spread widely throughout the tropics because
it thrives in a variety of soils, propagates easily, and bears fruit relatively quickly.
Guavas not only help improve the texture of the skin, they also help prevent a
number of skin problems like acne, boils, and pimples. Guavas are rich in
astringents that help in tightening both the muscles and skin in the facial region.
Astringent is a chemical compound that tends to shrink or constrict body tissues,
usually locally after topical medicinal application. They even help tighten and
tone loose skin. Being a rich source of vitamins and minerals, guavas contain
powerful detoxification and antioxidants that help guard against acne, wrinkles,
boils, and others.  Vitamin C is essential for healing of wounds such as acne
scars and pimples, the National Institutes of Health says. Consume enough of
the vitamin daily, because your body doesn't manufacture or store it. Vitamin A is
another essential antioxidant that can help heal acne and pimples, says the
National Institutes of Health. Guava consists of these vitamins and suitable for
acne remedy. In our present generation, guava is very common and easy to find.
We don`t need to buy expensive supplements and medicine in order for us to
avoid acne. We can simply use guava extract as remedy to acne.
 
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Methodology
A. Materials The following were used in this project
1. 50 milligrams Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)
2. 5 millilitres Guava leaf extract
3. Containers
4. 1 millilitres Lavender scent
5. Pan
6. Spoon

B. Procedure: Preparation for the Guava Extract Soap Prepare the things
needed for the said experiment. Prepare first the stove to be used then boil the
guava leaves in a pan. After boiling, separate the guava leaves from the
extract. Then, place the extract in a clean container. Prepare the Sodium
Hydroxide (NaOH). Powder the Sodium Hydroxide for faster results. After
powdering, boil a little amount of water in a container. After it boils, mix the
NaOH with the hot water. Put three spoonful of guava leaf extract. Pour a
spoonful lavender scent. Then, stir the mixture. (Note: make sure that the
mixture is viscous). Lastly, wait for 24 hours then see the results

  C. Procedure for Testing the Guava Leaf Extract Soap Three human subjects
were used for the entire study. The 1st  and 2nd  test subjects were given the
Experimental Guava Leaf Extract Soap, while the last subject was given the
Commercially-Sold Beauty Bars. The 3 rd  Subject will be the control test, while
the first two will be the experimental tests. The test subjects applied the
experimental and commercial bars to their faces where acne was seen. They will
use the beauty bars twice a day for three days. The test subjects recorded what
they felt/observes after they applied the beauty bars.