Good Shepherd Academy

Poblacion II. Victoria Oriental Mindoro

5205, Philippines

Kamias extract as an alternative skin ointment

(Kamias “Bilimbi Averrhoa” as an alternative skin ointment)

Bathan, Andrea Caryl A.

 Introduction

I. Background of the study

Nowadays, there are lot of diseases and problems in the skin

that can affect self-confidence of many teenagers and adults
alike. Many may have had them from birth, while some may
have gained them through their puberty stage. We all know
that skin problems is one of the main struggles of the teen
agers nowadays. Because, as we go under the puberty stage,
our skin is getting sensitive to dirt that always cause
pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, acne and so on and so
forth. Most people use expensive and unnatural skincare
products that can make the disease even worse, instead of
curing it. They suffer from skin asthma, chicken skin,
warts, pimples, dry skin and many others. Having these kind
of skin problems would make them feel small and can cause
the problem with socializing with others.

Many of the people uses beauty products to cure skin

diseases, but using those would cost more, and also, you
don’t have the assurance that your problems would be solved.
Because this products contains harmful substances that can
cause irritation of the skin that would make the skin
problem worse. So, instead of wasting money, you can use a
natural solution for your problem. There are many fruits and
vegetables that would help in unleashing your true beauty.
Such are calamansi, papaya, lemon and many more. It can be
seen all around our country, so it will be more easier and
affordable to have it rather than beauty cosmetics.

One of the most affordable fruit in the Philippines is

Kamias (“avverhoa bilimbi”), because it is available any
season. Kamias is not well-known like other fruits but
Kamias is good for our bodies. It has vitamins B and C,
calcium, phosphorus, iron, antioxidants and fiber, that’s
why many is using this as a treatment for diseases. Kamias
can cure disease and prevent our body from some disease.
Because kamias has a complex nutrition, we could get good
 benefits from it. This plants give health in every part of
Kamias, from the flowers, fruit, leaf, until stem is useful.

Kamias can be used in preventing skin problems. Kamias is

rich in Ascorbic acid that is an effective, natural immune
booster and helps to build up a protective shield against
bacteria and free radicals. The Vitamin C is the juice that
penetrates the skin so it is more effective than commercial
products which can be rubbed off or remove when washing or
taking a bath, that’s why it can be used as a solution for
your problems with your skin. It also has an anti-fungal
power that can treat Panu; a skin disease in Java.

Kamias leaves extract is needed in making an ointment for

skin diseases. Because, most of it’s nutrients is on it’s
leaves. This nutrients are more effective than commercial
products. Because, its leaves extract is more natural and
doesn’t have any chemical content. It cost low, because it
can be seen almost everywhere in the Philippines. Thus,
Kamias is more efficient and effective rather than beauty
cosmetics and products.

II. Statement of the problem

Bullying is one of the cause why people attempt to suicide.

Bullying is an unwanted, aggressive behavior among school
aged children that involves a real or perceived power
imbalance. A person with skin problem can be a victim of
bullying. For example, a teen ager with a lot of pimples can
be bullied just because he has many pimples. And if one
person is bullied, their self-esteem will go down, and it
will affect their social life. They would feel alone, that
could cause depression.

To prevent this kind of scenario, an affordable solution is

a must. Just by using Kamias leaves extract, the skin can be
smoother and the pimples will fade slowly, because of the
vitamins and nutrients that it contains. And Kamias is
affordable, so everyone can have it.

III. Statement of the Hypothesis