RESEARCH PROPOSAL

THE EFFECTIVENES OF SALUYOT

LEAVES
AS ANTIACNE FACIAL MASK
INGREDIENT’S

Ms. EMBOLODE, AIRA CRYSTEL J.

STUDENT

Mrs. RABAGO, MARILOU A.

TEAHER
INTRODUCTION:

Student nowadays is very conscious of their physical appearance. This is why

many companies produce different products such as soap, lotion, facials cleanser

and toners that promise to help make the skin more lovely and glowing. But may

pollutants in environment can contribute of having acne. Acne appears when a pore

in the skin is clogged. Clogging begins with dead skin cells. Sometimes bacteria that

live on the skin also get inside; the pore becomes inflamed (red and swollen). When

the inflammation goes deeper the skin, an acne cysts or nodule 2 appears.

(Macaspac 1986)

Saluyot can grow almost all in the Philippines. It is hardly plant that resistant

to pest and requires little care. It can be found in the wild as well as in the farms. The

abundance of Saluyot is the reason why the researcher chose it. It cheap and easy

to acquired. (E Ferris)

Saluyot plant is tall reaching 2-4 meter (m) in height and only has a few side

branches. Saluyot leaves are alternatives, simple, lancelet, about 5-15 centimetre

(cm) in length tapering to appointed tip and have finely serrated margin. Saluyot

leaves are rich in vitamin A, C and antioxidant that can make the skin healthy and

glowing.

The objective of this study wants to create a natural soap from Saluyot leaves

which can make skin glow and healthy. The researcher came up with this study to

help student solve acne problem .have a clean, healthy skin will help the student

regain their confidence.

Statement of the Problem:

This study aims to determine the effectiveness’ of the Saluyot leaves as an

anti acne facial mask. Specifically this study sought to answer the following question.

1. To determine the effectiveness of Saluyot leaves as anti acne facial

mask.

2. To know the significant effect of Saluyot as an anti acne facial mask.

3. Is there a constituent Saluyot leaf that is good for skin and what are

those?

4. It can treat skin disorder / acne.

SIGNIFICANT OF THE STUDY:

This study would help the people especially teenagers resolve their problem

which deals with their facial features. This investigatory project is important I order to

know whether or not Saluyot anti acne facial mask is more than effective to the

regular anti acne facial mask in curing pimples. This plant is a common to our

environment and aside its viability; it easy to cultivate .it contain many component for

healing skin disorders.

Economical since the material to be used are readily available in our

surrounding. Since the study is using organic material, it is therefore safe to use for it

does not contain toxic substances/chemical that can harm life of people. This study

also aims to produce an affordable herbal anti acne facial mask by making use of

natural properties of Saluyot leaves extract.

SCOPE AND LIMITATION:

This study will be conducted at purok -5b Lanipao, Lala Lanao Del Norte.

This study focus on the Saluyot leaves as an anti acne facial mask ingredient. Its

effectively on treating acne that can help the person to boast their self-esteem/self-

confidence by enhancing his/her self appearance. It has the ability to treat acne

infected skin and capable of healing external wound/acne for being herbal containing

a lots of natural substance. There will be three concentrations to be used, 50% 75%

and 100% of the pure extract from Saluyot leaves.

 Chapter -1

REVIEW OF RELATED LITIRATURE

This chapter gives the information about the significance related literature

reviewed by this research for better understanding and acceptable fact about the

study.

Saluyot (chochorus olitorius) is an edible leafy vegetable that is a member of

the genus Co chorus classified under the subfamily Grewiodeae of the family

Malvaceae. Saluyot is widely found in subtropical areas from Asia to Africa value as

food and for its strong fiber. Saluyot has long been used as food staple since ancient

times by Jewish people and Egyptian hence derived its English names Jew’s mallow

and Egyptian spinach.

Saluyot leaves are very nutrition, it is rich in calcium, iron, vitamin A, C and E,

thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, foliate, and dietary fibers. Saluyot is usually cooked as

stew, forming thick slimy syrup similar in consistency to okra usually taken with rice

or other starchy staple. Saluyot can almost grow anywhere in the Philippines.

Saluyot is hardly plants that resistance to pests and requires little care. It can be

found in wild as it can also be grow in farm. Saluyot plants are tall reaching 2-4

meters in height, having only few branches. Saluyot leaves are alternative, simple,

lance late, about 5-15 cm in length tapering to a pointed tip and has finely serrated
margin. Saluyot flower are yellow about 2-3 cm wide with five petals. The fruit is

capsule like with plenty of small seeds inside. (Kritikar 1975)

Saluyot being rich in vitamin and minerals generally promotes good health

and well-being. It being rich in vitamin A can provide health benefits for good

eyesight. And also contains vitamin E and other antioxidant. It is said to prevent

wrinkles and promotes youthful looking skin. Saluyot is used to treat inflammation

and pain such as arthritis, headache, stomach ache and other. It’s being rich in fiber

help to control blood pressure, cholesterol build-up diabetes and prevent heart

disease. It is also claimed that together with other herbs it can cure cancer. Saluyot

also know as jute is green leafy vegetables that rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and

potassium. (Andrade 1989)

It has been determined that 100 grams of Saluyot contain an ample amount of

vitamins A thiamine, riboflavin, ascorbic acid and also rich in fiber. With this fact

alone we can appreciate the benefits that can be derived from eating and

incorporating Saluyot is one’s diet. These vegetables also assure safety of intake

even pregnant mother. Unlike other plants with medically considered being a weak

state. Saluyot can be found anywhere. From warm, tropical countries like the

Philippines to tropical dessert and wet forest zones, Saluyot is abundant. It does not

require much attention and care, and thus thrives without cultivation the whole year

round. (Otero1984)
 According to the department of science and technology (DOST), Philippines,

100 grams of Saluyot contain an ample amount of vitamin A thiamine, riboflavin,

ascorbic acid and also rich in fiber. This green leafy vegetable is rich in beta-

carotene for good eyesight, iron for healthy red blood cells calcium for strong

immune cells, and fast wound –healing. Vitamin C or ascorbic acid improves

circulation and help lower the risk of cataracts and other eye disorders. Eating

Saluyot regularly helps control blood pressure, cholesterol and lower risk of asthma,

cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Dried Saluyot leaves can make into tea and is

believed to cure headache, dysentery, stomach aches and ulcers. Studies have

shown that Saluyot can be used for anti-inflammatory treatment. Saluyot has also

been connected with curing the chronic inflammation of the urinary bladder. The

Philippines department of health advise the public to increase their intake of Saluyot

or jute, malunggay and banana in order to build resistance against the threat of

swine-flu.

According to Department of Agriculture, Saluyot or jute has following anti-

aging benefits. It better than any age defying cream, jute leaves contain almost all

the nutrients needed by humans. But the most important benefit is their high in

antioxidant property: primarily in the form of vitamin E. these antioxidant combine

with free radicals that cause problems like arthritis, hardening of arteries, heart and

kidney aliments. Among the many benefits, Saluyot contains:

  Vitamin A, which aids in repairing the body’s cells and improves

eyesight.

 Vitamin C or ascorbic acids, which improve blood circulation and

help, lower the risk of cataract and other eye disorders.

 Vitamin E, which slows down the aches and pains associated with

aging, hold infertility at bay and increase stamina.

 A high percentage of calcium, which contribute to strong teeth and

bones.

Two species of jute (Chochorus capsular L, and Chochorus olitorius L.) are

being cultivated in Bangladesh. Capsular (Deshi) has maximum uses as

vegetables than Olitorius (Toss) due bitter taste. Jute leaves are being as

vegetables in Africa, Middle East, and Southeast- Asia, including Bangladesh

for long time. Besides, it is also used as herbals medicines to control or

prevent dysentery, worm constipation etc. Jute leaves are being used as

health-food in Japan. Jute leaves are rich in vitamin caratinoids, calcium

potassium and dietary fibers. This vegetables popularly known as ‘Saluyot’ is

favourite vegetables of the Ilocano. Saluyot thrives almost anywhere in the

Philippines, require little care in cultivation and can be grown a year around.

Vegetables are not just rich in nutrition but include lots of health benefits like

protecting us from various diseases. Nutrition-wise vegetables are low

calories, yet are high in vitamins and minerals. They are also good source of

fiber maintains the intestinal tract in good health. Some fiber may even reduce

the risk of certain cancer and health disease. (Hephzibah 2008)

Jute or Saluyot leaves (called Ewedu among the Yoruba and Rama

among the Hausa and their flubs neighbours) are used as a food source in

many part of the world. It is a popular vegetables in West Africa and is not just

rich in nutrition but also has a lot health benefits, including protecting us from

various diseases. Nutrition-wise vegetables are low calories, yet are high in

vitamins and minerals. They are also good source of fiber maintains the

intestinal tract in good health. Some fiber may even reduce the risk of certain

cancer and health disease. It is also used as herbals medicine to control or

prevent dysentery, worm infestation and constipation. Ewed leaves are rich in

vitamin caratinoids, calcium, potassium and dietary fibers. Although it has

been grown for food, in recent times it has been discovered that awed has

many other benefits, including anti-aging benefits. (Dridowu 2013)

The Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Malaya in

Malaysia conducted a study on the protective action of Saluyot against

thioacetamide induced hepatotoxicity in rats to determine if Saluyot can

indeed help threat jaundice. An ethanol extract of Saluyot has been

administration to rats subject to liver, damage by thioacetamide. Result had

shown that the rats when compared to control group shown resistance against

liver lesion, cells necrosis and inflammation. The study further suggest that

the protective effect of Saluyot extract in chemical induced liver damage might

be contributed to its modulation on detoxification enzymes and its antioxidant

and free radical scavenger effect. Moreover, it confirms a scientific basis for

the traditional uses of Saluyot for treatment of liver disorder. (Molecule 2012)

Saluyot harvested 30-60 days after planting depending on the variety.

Some are sensitive to short day length, causing them to bloom prematurely.

These varieties should be harvested 20-40 day after planting, just like before

pods develops. Plant may be harvested once or several times. One-time

harvest is adopter to quick-growing varieties. Whole plants 20-30 cm tall is

pulled from the soil with roots washed and tied bundies. New side shoot will

develops and harvesting can be repeated three or four times. Frequent

harvesting delay flowering and prolongs the harvest periods. Saluyot will

rapidly after harvest. Harvest during the cooler time or of the day, such as

early morning or late afternoon and keep produce cool and shaded to

minimize wilting. (Angelo 1986)

 Chapter-2

METHODOLOGY

INGREDIENTS:

 100 grams of Saluyot extract

 3 table spoon charcoal powder

 2 egg

 ¼ teaspoon of honey

TOOLS:

 Measuring spoon and cup#

 Metallic fork and spoon

 1 pair of gloves

 Blender

 Bowl

 Container

PROCEDURE:

 Prepare Saluyot extract: Wash the plant. Let it dry. Mashed it and get

the juice. Set aside.

 Place 2 table spoon of charcoal powder

  Crack the 2 egg separate the white and yellow. ( note : we only used

egg white )

 Add the white egg to the charcoal and ¼ teaspoon of honey.

 Mixed also the Saluyot juice and stir it well.

 And the last step put it in the container for 5 minutes the ready to used.

RESULT OF THE EXPIREMENT

QUESTION : Trial-1 Trial-2 Trial-3 Trial-4

 Can

reduced POOR GOOD GOOD EVERY GOOD

white

heads?

 Can

reduced GOOD GOOD VERY GOOD VERY GOOD

dark spot?

 Can

reduced the POOR POOR GOOD GOOD

pimples?

LEGEND
  POOR

 GOOD

 VERY GOOD

CONCLUSION:

Saluyot leaves are indeed good for skin. It’s improved the good of the original

recipe of facial mask even though the smell wasn’t very appealing. The pimples

weren’t swelling that much anymore, and it is indeed good for skin breakouts.

RECOMENDATION:

The Saluyot leaves must be sticky enough when it is made into paste so that

it will be much effective and sticky when applied to the face. The honey, charcoal

and egg white serving should parallel to the other ingredients for balance. Water

should minimize for better effect and fragrant scent should be added to the mixture

so that it well smells better. This mask should only be used at least two times a

week.
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