(1) PROJECT PROFILE

Project Title: UTILIZING LEMON EXTRACT AND COCONUT OIL AS A LIP

THERAPEUTIC
Name of project proponents: Mestiola, Dencel
Dela Cruz, Athena Grace
Salgado, Kathleen Joy
Region: V Division: Sorsogon
School: Pilar National Comprehensive High School Grade Level: 11
Project Duration (number of months): 4 Months
Email: mestioladen@gmail.com

(2) CATEGORY OF RESEARCH (4) THEME

Life science Health

(3) Team

(5) Executive Summary

Philippines have high temperature, humidity, and abundant rainfall that can cause dryness,
discoloration and hyper pigmentation of the lips, which is a common condition. Through the use of lemon
extract and coconut oil as a natural remedy to prevent lip problems. On the other hand, coconut oil has an
effective treatment such as moisturizing the dryness of the lips. Lip problems are probably a common
occurrence for everyone, and they can be either harmless or serious health issues. Because there are no oil
glands on the lips, the skin is thinner and more sensitive than the skin on the rest of the body. As a result,
they are vulnerable to drying and chapping. This research aims to help people especially the students of Pilar
National Comprehensive High School who are experiencing lip problems. However, the target respondents
who are experiencing this type of conditions are able to use the product. This experimental study determines
if this product should highly be applicable as a medical treatment or not. The combination of lemon extract
and coconut oil properties can effortlessly be a viable way to see the progress appearance of the lips; it can
moreover be utilized to avoid lip conditions.

(6) INTRODUCTION

In our society, we are having a cold and dry weather which may lead us in having chapped lips
that is the result of dry and cracked skin on our lips. Sun exposure, frequently licking our lips and
dehydration also lead us in having this. Some people are already affected by this kind of situation but they
still doesn’t want to get treated because they’re afraid on the safeness and effectiveness of the kind of
treatment they would get.

Lips is an essential aspect of the human face and play a critical role in facial expression, phonation,
sensation, mastication, physical attraction, and intimacy. The upper and lower lips are known as,
respectively, labium superius oris and labium inferius oris. Both the upper and lower lip contains mucosal
membrane, vermilion, and cutaneous surfaces. The lips aid in eating by holding food within the mouth and
creating an airtight seal that prevents liquids from spilling out of the oral cavity (Meghan and Patrick,
2021). 

Lemon has natural bleaching and exfoliating properties. We can squeeze half of lemon and apply the
juice directly on your lips daily or you can also take a thin slice of lemon, sprinkle a bit of sugar on top and
rub it on your lips. It will exfoliate dead cells for fresher skin to appear. The acid in lemon also help remove
blackness and bring back the original lip colour by applying it (Sushmita, 2020)

Coconut Oil is also considered an emollient. Emollients are non-cosmetic moisturizers that help keep
the skin moist, and they’re primarily used to protect the skin. They trap moisture in your skin, so these tend
to work best immediately after bathing. However, you can apply them throughout the day as needed,
especially when considering your lips, which lose moisture more rapidly than the rest of the body. Using
coconut oil for chapped lips is a relatively straightforward process. Simply apply a few drops to your lips
and dab gently with your fingers until the oil sets. Some people use coconut oil as a wrinkle treatment.
When you use the oil for your lips, you may help your surrounding skin look smoother and more radiant
(Kristeen, 2018).

a. (6.1) RATIONALE/SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

RATIONALE

This study focuses on using lemon extract and coconut oil as a lip therapeutic. We’ve found out that
Lemon is a natural bleaching agent that helps in lightening the lips and sugar is a gentle exfoliator that helps
in getting rid of dead cells and this remedy works well to naturally lighten the lips if the skin of your lips and
around your lips isn’t too sensitive or chapped. The primarily benefit of Coconut Oil is its moisturizing
effects that makes it ideal for chapped lips. Our lips are particularly sensitive to moisture loss because the
skin is thin and they’re exposed to the elements more so than other parts of our skin. It’s better to conduct a
research that would benefit each and every person in our society who has chapped lips that is wishing to be
treated in a safe and effective way.

SIGNIFICANCE

It provides a lip therapeutic to help each and every person who experienced having chapped lips.
This study would help us know how to protects and relieve dry and dull chapped lips using lemon extract
and coconut oil. Many people are having chapped lips due to cold or dry weather. That’s why we’re
proposing a research that would help us treat these and would help lightening lips. This research would
benefit not just the people who has lips like this but also those people who wanted to have a glowing and
beautiful lips. By having a beautiful lips, many of us would have the confidence to have a brighter smile that
most of us desired. As a researcher and as a student we wanted to help every person in a way that we can.
That’s why our research study tends to help them by providing a project that would benefit them.

b. (6.2) SCIENTIFIC BASIS/THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

c. (6.3) OBJECTIVES

General: To provide a lip treatment for people who have chapped lips and dark lips.
Specific: To develop natural remedy for treating and enhancing the lips.
Specific: To identify the effectiveness of the lemon extract and coconut oil with their features and
properties as a lip therapeutic.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

1. What are the demographic profile of the students at Pilar National Comprehensive High School
 a. Name
b. Age
c. Sex
d. Lip problem condition (chapped lips and dark lips)
2. What are the physical sensation or perception resulting from using the lip therapy in terms of;
a. Thickness
b. Scent
c. Color
d. Firmness
3. How efficient does the lemon extract and coconut oil as a lip therapeutic in terms of;
a. Safeness
b. Effectiveness

(7) REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

A study by Amruta Agnihotrion the utilization of Virgin coconut oil (VCO) as a remedy for
dull lips and a lotion has been consumed overall for different wellbeing related reasons and a portion
of its advantages have been logically assessed. Coconut oil is made out of very nearly 90-95%
immersed unsaturated fats and the wellbeing and nourishing advantages got from coconut oil are
convincing.

Coconut oil is known to be an astonishing remedy for dull lips. The saturating properties of
coconut oil saturate your lips as well as help to eliminate the surface. What's more, this cure you can
utilize a few times each day like at whatever point you are free. Coconut oil contains all fundamental
unsaturated fats that assistance to keep your lips sound, delicate, and hydrated. Dip a cotton ball in
some additional virgin coconut oil and apply it to your lips. Spread it with your fingertips. Use it as a
lip ointment during the day. You can likewise apply it to your lips prior to hitting the hay around
evening time. Utilize this consistently for wanted results.

Lemon extricate or the citrus, important logical distributions center around the always more
extensive pharmacological activities of C. lemon natural product concentrate, juice and rejuvenating
ointment. They incorporate investigations of, for instance, antibacterial, antifungal, calming,
anticancer, hepatoregenerating and cardio defensive exercises. The blanching properties present
in the lemon juice makes it an extraordinary easing up specialist. With layers of dead
skin over our lips, the variety lies concealed underneath so the citrus extract in
lemons sheds the lips eliminating all the dead skin and in this manner you get your
normal pink frown back. The lips is has 3 to 5 cellular layer is exceptionally dainty contrasted
with common face skin, which has up to 16 layers. With fair complexion tone, the lip skin contains
less melanocyte (cells which produce melanin shade, which give skin its tone).

Kristeen Cherney, 2022 state the benefits and the side effects of using lemon in the skin.
Lemon juice can cause a stinging sensation on your skin. Other benefits of using lemon juice; Acne
treatment, antimicrobial effects, skin pots or hair lightening. Psoriasis and dandruff treatment and
increased collagen. And also there are side effects if not use properly and making risk of using DIY
Skin irritation is the most common side effect of using fruit acids. Lemon is extremely acidic, which
can irritate your skin. Some proponents of using lemon on the skin say that the citrus fruit is a
natural method of increasing collagen in facial skin (Cherney, 2022).

(8) METHODOLOGY
 This chapter concentrates on the discussion of the research methods and procedures adhered to by

the researcher in order to answer systematically the specific problems posed for investigation. Specifically,

the research design, research instrument, data gathering procedures, respondents of the study, sampling

design and data analysis were explain to this chapter.

RESEARCH DESIGN

This study used scientific experimental method of research. This method relies on controlled

research methods and questionnaires or data of study subjects to test a hypothesis. The scientific method

forms the basis of the experimental method. Quantitative methods were used to observe the relationship

between the variables with the principal objective analyzed and associated through the use of questionnaires.

The study manipulated the effectiveness of enhancing and prevention of chapped lips and discoloration of

the lips using the lemon extract and coconut oil as lip therapeutic.

RESEARCH INSTRUMENT

To get the appropriate data needed, the researcher will have questionnaires with four (4) parts. The

first part will ask for the profile of the respondents. The tool for profile was made by the researcher; it will

determine the name, age, gender, their lip issue (chapped lips and dark lips). The second part is the tool to

determine the respondent's satisfaction level, it includes how they felt after they use the lip therapy, the

product's applicator for applying a substance to a lip, as well as the thickness, consistency, scent and the

color. Moreover, the third part is the tool to ascertain the effectiveness of the product. It covers the number

of days the result is visible and the outcomes after they use the product consistently. Lastly, the fourth part is

the tool using close-ended questions wherein it determines if after using the product and no longer using,

there is a possibility that it will return to its previous condition or not..

DATA GATHERING PROCEDURES

The researcher's will control the questionnaire so as to serve to its intended respondents. The survey was

created using suitable questions modified from related research and individual questions formed by the

researchers. The survey compromised of 4 main parts which were related to the participant's physical

sensation and judgment to the outcome before, during and after using the product. After the approval of the

questionnaire, copies were distributed to the twelve (12) respondents of Pilar National Comprehensive High

School. Participants were given time to respond and then the researchers will be collected the survey

questionnaires.

The data gathered from this research instruments were tallied and computed for interpretation according to

the satisfaction level and judgment of items checked and answered by the participants.

POPULATION AND SAMPLES

The researcher employed the purposive sampling scheme by selecting twelve (12) students at Pilar

National Comprehensive High School. The selection is based on the judgment and observation of the

research. The student's with lip problem condition, such as chapped lips and dark lips will be the

respondents to test the effectiveness of the product. From the students selected will based on their lip

problem, four (4) respondents with chapped lips, four (4) respondents with dark lips and four (4)

respondents with both chapped and dark lips problems. The researcher used purposive sampling to rely on

their own judgement of choosing respondents to elucidate a specific concept and concerns as well as the

participation in the study.

 Gathering of Extracting lemon Mixing the
materials and juices and using lemon juices
equipment coconut oil and coconut oil

Observing the Verifying the

Testing the
tested person to safeness and
effectiveness of know if it helps effectiveness of
the project treat the lips the product

Figure 1. Sample Flowchart of (Final Output Title)

EXPECTED OUTPUT AND POTENTIAL IMPACT

To provide a lip therapeutic treatment for those people who has chapped lips. Helping them to have a
beautifully and healthy kind of lips. Many people would promote and verify that lemon extract and coconut
oil would help to treat lip problems. If they know that this project would become effective and safe they
wouldn’t hesitate to try and test if this product would help them or not. By providing them a lip therapeutic
it might become a trigger for them to desire more about having a healthy lips.

Having a healthy lips is becoming impossible now because of the cold and dry weather that we are
experiencing. So it would be great to have a project that would benefit many people in our society and
economics. They won’t be afraid to get treated when they’re having chapped lips. It would be great for them
to get treated to be able to lessen the threats of having this kind of lips and it won’t become worsen.

WORKPLAN AND TARGET DELIVERABLES

(9) EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND POTENTIAL IMPACTS

This study will determine the effect of the oil that is extracted from betel leaves and coconuts in treating
acne and will identify what is present or available in these oils that can possibly treat acne. This will
determine the phytochemical compounds that can be found in these oils. As a result, the target beneficiaries
are teenagers who suffer from acne, which causes insecurities and low self-esteem. The potential impact of
these studies was to be able to treat acne and mitigate bacteria that causes different skin issues.

This will create an acne-treating product that is not chemical-based and more affordable compared to
commercial acne-treating products. And will establish the phytochemical quality of the extracted oils.

(10) WORKPLAN AND TARGET DELIVERABLES

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