Avocado (Persia Americana), Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var.

italica) and Coffee (Genus) as

a Body Scrub

A Quantitative Research Proposal

Presented to the Senior High School

San Francisco High School

Quezon City, Philippines

In Partial Fulfillment in requirements

for the subject

Research In Daily Life

PROPOSED BY:

Quicoy, Keanne Emmarcs E.

Habab, Jennie Claire B.

Gavaran, Kristine G.

Esguerra, Aiko D.R

Background of the Study

The purpose of this research is to investigate the potential benefits of using avocado, broccoli
and coffee as a body scrub. Body scrub is a body care product that can be
used to maintain healthy skin (Putri et al), preliminary findings suggest that the three ingredients
may be beneficial for overall skin health. Body scrubs are a type of exfoliant that removes dead
skin cells from your skin with abrasive ingredients. They are a popular choice for people who
want to cleanse and refresh their skin. This product can help promote skin cell turnover, which
could help improve the appearance of skin and help prevent future breakouts. Today, air
pollution and UV rays are powerful because of the pollution caused by people. Skins are at a
higher risk of getting sunburns, skin cancer, or other skin diseases.

Avocados and broccoli are both good for the skin, with the broccoli’s rough flowers being used
as the main exfoliant agent. They both contain vitamins and nutrients, as well as beta carotene,
protein, lecithin, fatty acids, and vitamins A, D, and E. These help moisturize and protect the
skin from damaging UV rays, while also increasing collagen metabolism. As for the coffee, it
has full of antioxidants that can make our skin healthy and energized.

By using the three main ingredients, the researchers were able to reduce the risk of using
chemicals as their main ingredients. These chemicals include parabens, sulfates, phthalates,
fragrance, formaldehyde and other chemicals that can damage our skin. The chemicals in some
skin products can cause skin irritation and environmental damage. This study suggests that using
natural ingredients, such as avocado and broccoli, can be beneficial for overall health.

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to investigate the effects of Avocado, Broccoli and Coffee to the skin and its
effectiveness.

Specifically, this seeks answer to the following questions.

1. What are the beneficial effects of the body scrub?

2. How can Avocado, Broccoli, and Coffee repair and enhance the skin?
3. Can natural body scrub lessen the use of harmful chemical ingredients to the skin?
4. What are the primary purpose of this study and what statement does this body scrub would

like to clarify?

5. Exact measurements of the substances that the researchers will be using.

Scope and Delimitation

The aim of this study is to create a body scrub by using Avocado, Broccoli, and Coffee and to

investigate its effects. Students from San Francisco High School of Quezon City, which is

located in Bago Bantay, Metro Manila, were selected to participate in the study that will

investigate the effects of the experiment on their skin.

This research are applicable to individuals who are eager to enhance their skin. Materials that

will be used are Avocado, Broccoli, Coffee, Bowl, Food coloring, Essential oil, Jar, Strainer,

Measuring cups, and preservatives that will make the product last longer.

Significance of the Study

The researchers believe that this study will help users to exfoliate, treat hyperpigmentation, and

hydrate their body skin.

People who have uneven skin tone, have dry and rough skin. In particular, people who have skin

problems by using this product will help them to unclog pores, remove dead skin cells, prevent

acne, prevent skin aging, and smoothens their body skin.

Research shown that there are many harmful chemicals that are presence in a scrub. The

researchers aim is to lessen the use of unhealthy chemicals to our skin that cause damage or

make it worse. Using the Avocado, Broccoli and Coffee as an alternative can lessen the

chemicals and improve the skin.

This study is conducted to benefit the following:

Students. This study may serve as a guide and reference for the students undertaking similar

studies.

Teachers. This research will aid them in their discussions regarding related lessons. It will be

easier for them to tackle related topics about this research.

Future Researchers. This research will be a useful reference for students in Grade 12 Stem

course.

Related Studies

Avocado (Persea americana) Consumption Increased Skin Elasticity and Firmness in Women

(Susanne M Henning et al. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022 Sep.)

The researchers assigned thirty-nine female participants with different age and with Fitzpatrick

skin type II-IV. They were randomly assigned to consume either one avocado daily or continue

habitual diet for 8 weeks. Using cutometer on the forehead and under eye they determine the

changes on facial skin. The results were positive, and we have learned that the daily consumption

of avocado is effective in enhancing the facial skin.

Skin photoprotection and consumption of coffee and polyphenols in healthy middle-aged

Japanese females

However, little is known about the effects of coffee and polyphenol intake on skin health.

Subjects with higher total polyphenol consumption from coffee or chlorogenic acid (third tertile

group) had the lowest UV spot scores (P<0.

We speculated that coffee may help protect human skin from photoaging, and polyphenols,

including chlorogenic acid, may help reduce hyperpigmentation around pigment spots.

Skin photoprotection and consumption of coffee and polyphenols in healthy middle-aged

Japanese females
Coffee and polyphenol consumption was associated with low facial pigmented spots in Japanese

middle-aged females. We speculated that coffee helps protect human skin from photoaging, and

polyphenols, including chlorogenic acids, may contribute to the decreased hyperpigmentation of

pigmented spots.

Revalorization of Broccoli by Products for Cosmetic Uses Using Supercritical Fluid Extract

Processing of fresh produce generates a huge number of by-products that represent an important

economic and environmental problem when removed. In this work, an advanced extraction

technique using was applied to assess the revalorization of broccoli by-products, by performing a

comparative analysis with conventional extraction. The results indicate that the extracted fluid

from broccoli by-products could potentially serve as an ingredient for cosmetic products.

Definition of Terms

Exfoliant - a cosmetic product designed to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin.

Antioxidant - delay the oxidation on the skin.

Agent - substances capable of producing and effect on the skin.

Hyperpigmentation - a common usually harmless condition in which patches of skin are darker

than the surrounding skin.

Collagen Metabolism - hardening and improving the quality of the skin.

Conceptual Framework

IV DV

Measurements and quantity of safe chemicals and quality of

Avocado, Broccoli and Coffee
the scrub

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Socio-Demographic Profile: Project Design: Experimental Herbal body scrub and its

effects on students skin.

-age Project Development

-grade level -prepare materials

-gender -mix

I -test

Skin type -generate survey questions

-dry -test on participants

-data analysis
Materials

-Bowl -Jar

-Essential Oil -Avocado

-Food Coloring -Mixer

-Coffee -Measuring Cups and Spoon

Conceptual Framework

This study is supported by the theory of [jenke] that this body scrub is

to maintain of the student's of San Francicsco HS highly beneficial for the overall

beauty body scrub exfoliants (HEs) alleviate age-related changes

and neutralize environmental attacks by removing dead skin cells; this shedding of the outer dead

cell layer

also helps to unclog skin pores and keep skin clean.

(Dumas et al.2008)
 contain harmful chemicals or other unnecessary ingredients) can help reduce of our acne.

This study seeks to demonstrate that confidence is essential for success.

Body washes increase your self-esteem since they make your skin seem better and make you feel

more attractive.

Likewise, concentrating on oneself fosters confidence since it enables you to consider your inner

beauty and value.

SAN FRANCISCO HIGH

SCHOOL

Avocado (Persia
Americana), Broccoli
(Brassica oleracea var.
italica) and Coffee (Genus)
as a Body Scrub

Emulsifying Body Scrub

Dumas et al. 2008

Methodology

MATERIALS QUANTITY

Avocado ½ Cup

Broccoli ½ Cup

Coffee ¼ Cup

Essential Oil 2 Tbsp.

Food Coloring 2 Tbsp.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS FUNCTION

Bowl Generally speaking, a bowl is a dish or

container that is round and is used for food

preparation, serving, or consumption.

Jar is any container or enclosure used to store,

package, or transport a product, including

shipping.

Mixer The repetitious activities of stirring, whisking,

or beating are assisted by mixers.

 Measuring Cups and Spoon A measuring spoon is a spoon used to

measure an amount of an ingredient, either

liquid or dry, a measuring cup is a culinary

tool used primarily to measure the volume of

liquid or bulk solid.

Gloves Wear gloves to prevent chemical skin

absorption, chemical burns, thermal burns,

lacerations, and exposure to cryogenic liquid.

Apron Aprons are used to: maintain neat and clean

clothing.

Hairnet Hairnets have two functions. The first is to

prevent hair from coming into touch with

unwrapped single-service items, clean and

sterilized equipment, exposed food, and

utensils and linens. The second goal is to

prevent employees' hands from touching their

hair.

Mask One of the best ways to stop the spread of the

virus is to wear a face mask or another facial

covering that covers your mouth and nose.

SCRUB'S QUALITY OBSERVATION CHECKLIST

Questions Yes No Comments
1. Does increasing the quantity of broccoli made exfoliation on the
skin good?

2. Is the color of the scrub presentable?

3. Did the addition of broccoli make the product's texture better?

4. After adding the coffee, is the smell concentrated?

5. Does increasing the concentration of avocado made the Scrub's

texture better?

6. Does preservatives made the scrub's life longer?

7. Will the product's color change if coffee isn't a part of it?

8. Does a color degrade or change when tap water is added?

9. Will the smells affect if additional vegetables are added?

10. Does this product exfoliates the skin quickly?

1. Prepare all the ingredients. Put the 3 main ingredients into the clean bowl; including ¼ cup of

coffee, ½ cup of avocado, and ½ cup of broccoli.

2. Pour the ¼ cup of coffee and ½ cup of avocado into the mixer and mix it;

3. If you think that coffee and avocado are mixed well, add the 2 tbsp of essential oil together

with the food coloring