Banana Pseudo-Stem: Skin Treatment

Conducted by: Herbie Jalen O. Hornilla

Bananas are one of the most well-known and useful plants in the world. Almost all the
parts of this plant, that are, fruit, leaves, flower bud, trunk, and pseudo-stem, can be utilized.
Developing skin dryness treatments is still proceeding to enhance the quality of medication for
such conditions. Therefore, the medical and cosmetic field continue to pave the way for innovation
focusing on developing eco-friendly products using locally and naturally sourced ingredients.
Fruits are one of the most used resources for treatment because they contain certain vitamins that
are good for the skin. Banana is one of them because it contains good vitamins and extracts that
are beneficial for the skin.

The demand of the current generation for skin care products such as face masks, anti-aging
lotions, and other creams to improve skin radiance continues to increase at a substantial rate. The
skin care products market for creams and lotions dominates the Philippine personal care and
cosmetics industry and is expected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period These
definitively prove how skin conditions significantly influence our society today.

Skin dryness is an uncomfortable condition characterized by scaling, itching, and cracking.

Scientifically termed as xerosis, this occurs because of the drying of protective natural oils
produced by the skin where the skin begins to lose moisture and its topmost surface dies and begins
to peel away usually with small, thin silvers called flakes. Flaky and dry skin causes splits or crack
and create an area of easy entry for bacteria into the skin. Skin dryness has been one of the common
skin problems people tend to have. Many factors are affecting the skin’s condition that might
worsen the problem. Remedies and other treatments are sorted out for us to treat specific skin
problems. Natural remedies like using the banana plant have been put into practice for a long time
since bananas are known for good skin treatment. Another component of the plant is the pseudo-
stem, which possesses potential nutrients that could combat skin dryness. In relation to nutrients,
Vitamin B6 can also be seen in bananas. It is well-known for moisturizing the skin and helps with
other health complications. Learning more about the details of each variable might lead this
research into identifying the possibility of the effectiveness of Vitamin B6 from the banana
pseudo-stem in alleviating skin dryness.
 The researchers used quantitative and experimental data in this research. Quantitative
research is a systematic investigation of phenomena by gathering quantifiable data and performing
statistical, mathematical, or computational techniques. It focuses on verifiable observation as
opposed to theory or logic. Experimental research is called true experimentation. It uses the
scientific method to establish the cause-effect relationship among the variables that make up the
study, specifically the banana pseudo-stem extract and skin dryness. This type of research method
is reliant on a theory and this theory has not been proven in the past and is merely a supposition.

I would think that the post is pertinent and intriguing as someone who has experience
writing many different types of papers, including essays, research papers, and articles. The essay
is well-written and complete, yet it also has certain advantages and disadvantages. One advantage
of the paper is that it makes the most of the important vitamins found in banana plants and their
parts to treat dry skin disorders. The paper has some disadvantages as well, one of which is that it
may work for some people but not for everyone, but anyone who wants to try may be sure that it
won't hurt anyone and is safe to use.

The research focuses on alleviating dry skin conditions, particularly cracked heels by
utilizing banana pseudo-stem extract. This study is of great significance in the field of medicine
because innovative treatments will be pioneered while also taking into consideration the natural
integrity of the resources and methods. It will particularly help dermatologists in refining the
development for skin treatment. In addition, this will help the cosmetic industry because new
product developments will be introduced to further promote the purpose of cosmetics in an eco-
friendlier manner. For the community, the findings and product of this research can be an
alternative to the commercially available ones which are more costly and inefficient. Moreover,
this will benefit individuals and groups in learning more about the importance of exploring the
banana pseudo-stem and its other potential uses for future use. Lastly, the paper can serve as a
related literature for future researchers who plan to explore the same topic. The study was
conducted to explore the potential use of banana pseudo-stem extract for alleviating skin dryness.
Specifically, the research investigated the significant changes in dry skin conditions, particularly
cracked heels in terms of flaking, roughness, tightness, and cracks and developed a concentrated
banana pseudo-stem extract moisturizer to relieve dry skin.
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