BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

As a country, with one of the highest numbers of

beauty pageant crowns won in history, it is perhaps
unsurprising that the beauty and cosmetics market
continues to flourish in the Philippines. Along with the
popularity of foreign skincare products comes the growing
demand for cosmetic and personal care items suited for
Filipino skin. While most of these products were sold in
retail shops and malls, the country’s high internet
penetration rate fueled the retail e-commerce scene,
further contributing to the growth of the country’s
cosmetics and personal care markets.

The beauty industry in the Philippines is thriving,

fueled by the strong consumer demand for a wide range of
beauty products. Understanding the factors that drive
this demand is crucial for businesses to succeed in this
competitive market.

According to statista.com, the cosmetics and

personal care market in the Philippines includes various
brands and products that supplement the varying customer
needs. Across segments, personal care contributes the
highest share of revenue, followed by skincare. Leading
personal care brands were Colgate, Cream Silk, and Green
Cross, alongside shampoo and body wash labels. With this
in mind the researchers thought of creating a new product
with the purpose of contributing to the skin care
industry of our country. it is needlessly to say that,
Philippines has a widespread production of coconuts. In
fact, according to, the Food and Agriculture Organization
of the United Nations, Coconut is one of the most
important crops in the Philippines with the country being
the second largest coconut producer in the world. Taking
that into account the researchers generated the idea of
creating loose face powder from the coconut.

The researchers thought that coconut has a lot of

benefits that could improve the skin condition if used
properly. According to, nivea.uk, the fatty acids that
coconut oil contains, namely lauric and capric acid, are
fantastic at keeping skin healthy due to their
antimicrobial properties that mean they kill harmful
microorganisms that can grow on our skin. Also according
to, us.embryollisse.com, Coconut milk is rich in
magnesium, sugars, amino acids, vitamin C,
polysaccharides, and phenolic compounds such as
anthocyanins and flavonoids. In the Exfoliating Milk
Powder, coconut milk powder envelops the skin in a
nourishing embrace, leaving it as soft as a baby's. Base
on this articles, coconut have a lot of benefits that
could be the base of this research study.

Taking these articles into account, the researchers,

came up with the idea of creating a beauty product that
could contribute to the growing skin care industry of the
country and conducted this study entitled " Coconut
(Cocos Nucifera) as a Potential Loose Face Powder" with
the main purpose of determining the feasibility of the of
the product.
 RESULT AND DISCUSSION

Table 1

Attributes Young Coconut Matured Coconut

(buko) (niyog)
Aroma Sweet Musty
Appearance White / milky Cream
Oil content/Texture Almost dry Oily

Table 2

Attributes Mean score Verbal

Interpretation
Aroma 4.6 Satisfied
Appearance 4.4 Satisfied
Oil content / 4.2 Satisfied
Texture
General impression 4.4 Satisfied
 CONCLUSION
To review, this research study entitled “Coconut
(Cocos Nucifera) as a Potential Loose Face Powder” offers
valuable insights into the potential of this new and
sustainable loose face powder in contributing to the
skincare industry. As a country, with one of the highest
beauty pageants crowns won in history, it is unsurprising
to have a thriving skincare industry. With the growing
demand for skincare products within the country, the
researchers sought a new product which is sustainable and
easily accessible leading to the creation of this
product.

The researchers conducted this study to determine

the feasibility and benefits of the Coconut Loose Face
Powder. The researchers conducted an experiment, to
determine what type of Coconut would be the most
beneficial if turned into a Loose Face Powder. After
thoroughly studying the attributes of the Young (buko)
and Matured (niyog) Coconuts, the researchers discovered,
that the powder produced from the Young Coconut (buko),
exudes a sweet aroma, white/milky appearance, and almost
dry oil content/texture. This discovery lead the
researchers to ascertain that the Coconut Loose Face
Powder has the right set of attributes a loose face
Powder should have.

After determining what type of coconut is compatible

when turned into a Loose Face Powder, the researchers
evaluated the product along five (5) participants who
gave their consents. The researchers came to know, that
the the “Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) as a Potential Loose
Face Powder” has the potential to become a product that
could contribute to the thriving skincare of the country,
as it the overall impression the product has with the
participants is 4.4 which is verbally interpreted as
satisfied.

Coconuts enjoyed for centuries in many

civilizations, provides something unique to the skincare
industry in the country. Exploring their potential as a
loose face powder could improve the tap by adding rich
ethnicity and new cultural depth. A sustainable item for
a sustainable world.

Beautiful Skincare Tips- Coconut Benefits Exfoliating

Milk Powder, 2024
 OBJECTIVE
This study entitled "Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) as a
Potential Loose Face Powder" was conducted with the main
obejective of analyzing the feasibility of Coconut as a
Loose Face Powder in terms of its aroma, appearance and
oil content/texture. It has two sub-objectives which are,
to ascertain what phase of Coconut would be the most
compatible when turned into a Loose Face powder; and to
determine what are the benefits of the Coconut as a Loose
Face Powder to the human skin.
 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study entitled "Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) as a

Potential Loose Face Powde" was conducted with the main
purpose of contributing to the skincare industry of the
Philippines. This study will be significant tp the
following: A. Community- this study could serve as a
guide in understanding the feasibility of Coconut as a
Loose Face Powder. Also, it could spark a new way of
processing Coconut. B. Skincare industry- this study
could provide a new and uniwue produvt that can help in
improvong the skin conditions of the costumers. Also,
this study could open up a new path in undertaking
Coconut meat benefits. C. Coconut Farmers- this study
could give them a new way of processing thier coconuts
that would give opportunities to the coconut farmers of
the countey. D. Future Reseaechers- this study could
serve as a guide in undertaking researcher related to
Coconuts.
 RECOMMENDATION
To further develop the study, is recommended that
future researchers should conduct additional studies
which aim to collect data from larger and more diverse
samples in order to confirm these findings. While this
data may take some time to collect, it is the only way of
reaching more conclusive results.
 BIBLIOGRAPHY
Carolina B., Embryolisse, April 2024

Southernsages, Coconut Powder for Skin and Hair, May 2023

Lauren Panoff, Health Library, January 2024

Tor Torre, Using Coconut Meat, Milk and Oil as Skincare,

April 2023

Sownmya Binu, 8 Benefits of Coconut Oil for Skin, 2024

 ABSTRACT
The Philippines boasts a flourishing beauty and
cosmetics market, driven by high consumer demand and a
thriving e-commerce scene. Seeking to contribute to this
industry, researchers explored the feasibility and
benefits of using coconut (Cocos nucifera) as a potential
loose face powder. Leveraging the country's abundant
coconut production and recognizing its skincare benefits,
the study aimed to determine the most suitable coconut
type and assess the powder's effects. Through
experimental research, comparing young (buko) and mature
(niyog) coconuts, it was found that the powder from young
coconuts exhibited favorable attributes including a sweet
aroma, white appearance, and dry texture. Subsequent
participant evaluations revealed overall satisfaction
with the coconut loose face powder. This research offers
insights into a sustainable and culturally rich skincare
solution, aligning with the country's beauty industry and
contributing to its thriving skincare market.
 METHODOLOGY
This research study, was conducted with the help of
experimental research design, which is a study conducted
with a scientific approach using two sets of variables.
The first set acts as a constant, which you use to
measure the differences of the second set. Using this
research design, the researchers gathered the data
involving the feasibility and the benefits to the human
skin that the "Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) As a Potential
Loose Face Powder". To determine the feasibility of the
product the researchers used comparative method of data
gathering, wherein the researchers used observation to
compare 2 kinds of Coconut namely, young (buko) and
mature (niyog) in terms of their oil content/texture,
aroma and appearance. After the data was gathered, the
researchers used mean to analyze it. To determine the
benefits of the "Coconut (Cocos Nucifera) as a Potential
Loose Face Powder", the researchers used participant
observation and survey. With the approval and consent of
5 students from the CTSHS-SA, the researchers begun apply
the same quantity of the Coconut Loose Face powder on the
hands of the students and observed the effect of the
powder for an hour. Then, the researchers utilized a set
of survey questionnaire to ascertain the thought that
they have regarding the benefits of the product to the
human skin. After the data was gathered, the researchers
thoroughly compared the results to the existing articles
regarding the benefits of Coconut to the human skin.
Additionally, the researchers used a Likert scale to find
out how satisfied the respondents are to the effects of
the product. Composed of four (4) close-ended questions
and one (1) Likert scale question, with the scales 1-5,
 1 (very unsatisfied), 2 (unsatisfied), 3 (neutral), 4
(satisfied), and 5 (very satisfied).
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