First City Providential College

Brgy. Narra, Francisco Homes Subdivision, City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

An Experimental Research about the effectiveness of using

Papaya and Mint as an alternative ingredients for Talc Powder.

A Research Paper
Presented to
First City Providential College

In Partial Fulfilment of the

Requirement for the subject
Practical Research 2

Research Conducted by
Marielle I. Dela Rosa
12-STEM 5

Submitted to
Ms. Princess Joy Custodio
Research Adviser

Academic Year 2018-2019

2nd Semester
 APPROVAL SHEET

This research paper _________________ presented and submitted by

__________________ is hereby accepted as partial fulfilment of the
requirements for the Senior High School program in First City Providential
College was approved by the Committee:

____________________________

_____________________________

Princess Joy Custodio

Research Adviser

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Date
 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I would like to thank the entire school of First City Providential

College for all of their support for making this research paper. I would
especially like thank Ms. Princess Joy Custodio for all the extra time they
spent with me during my classes and research project. This teacher has
been a positive role model and has always been there if I needed anything.
I would also like thank my family and friends for always supporting during
academic career. They have always been my motivation, and I will forever
appreciate everything they have done for me.
 DEDICATION

This study is dedicated first of all to the Researcher’s family, for they have been

her strength throughout the process of doing it. They have been the motivation the

researcher will need, to her friends who cheered her up from all the negativities. Also

to the consumers, young or old, anyone could learn and benefit from this experimental

research and the product itself. And last but not the least, to the Lord who was always

been the best and made everything possible.

Table of Contents

Abstract 1

Chapter 1

Introduction 2

Main objectives 3

Specific Objectives 3

Significance of the Study 4

Scope and Limitation 4

Review of Related Studies 5-7

Review of Related Literature 7-9

Conceptual Framework 10

Hypothesis 11

Definition of Terms 11-12

Chapter 2

Methodology 13

Research Design 14
 Research Setting 14

Statistical Treatment 15

Chapter 3

Experimental Methods 16-18

Chapter 4

Summary 19

Conclusion 20

Recommendation 21

References 22

Appendix 23-28
 ABSTRACT

Everyone is fond of using talc powders on their faces most especially in

preventing oiliness. The researcher gathered data and conducted an experiment to

improve the existing products found in the market. This experiment involves enzymes

from papaya and mint as its main ingredients. Data were collected by using the product

and comparing it to the other two existing products for 6 days and proved that existing

products almost have the same effect with the experiment. One of the branded

products lasted longer among the three but comparing those, the experimented product

has less chemicals than the other two, that’s why it still can be an safe alternative for

talc powder.
 CHAPTER I

Introduction

Talc is a hydrous magnesium silicate mineral that is commonly used on Face

powders. Talc powder has the ability to absorb moisture, oils, odor, serves as lubricant,

and produce an astringent effect on human skin. These made talcum powder an

important ingredient in many baby’s hygienic need, and in variety of cosmetics. Talc

powder can also be used by adults to help prevent rashes and chafing. It is designed

for sensitive skin to keep it soft and dry the irritation that some ingredient can cause.

Papaya has a natural exfoliating effect due to its enzyme papain which helps

clear grime, clear pores and cleans the skin. Hence, this is widely used in cosmetic and

beauty product fields. Papaya improves skin tone and maintains healthy and beautiful

skin. On the other hand, Mint is a kind of herb that comes with a strong scent. It is

available in a lot of moisturizers, cleansers, and lotions. It has been extensively used in

skin care products, and provide many benefits.

Therefore, the researcher decided to take advantage of the benefits of the two

variants, Papaya and Mint, by conducting an experiment and using those as the main
ingredients of the Talc powder. This can be an alternative product to those branded talc

powders in the market.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Main Objective

The main objective of this research is to produce a talc powder (for face and

body) which is made from the combination if papaya fruit and mint leaves which both

gives benefits to one’s skin or face. Also, to prove that a simple powder can be healthier

and beneficial than the usual.

Specific Objective

1. Propose a talc powder that gives benefit to one’s skin by adding some papaya

and mint leaves on it.

2. Analyze if the benefits of papaya and mint leaves are still effective when added

to the product.

3. Discover if papaya and mint leaves are possible and good combination to

produce a talc powder.

4. Asses if papaya and mint powder can be good and safe alternative to other

powders.
SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

This study is consists of two properties which are papaya fruit and mint leaves

that can be combined to produce a talc powder. People gets sweat every day, especially

those people who were always outside their homes like students, workers, and other

people who love travelling and going outdoor.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study is significant to the following:

 STUDENTS – this study is significant for students because they

can use this as an alternative product to cosmetic face powders

that make them look fresh because strong formulations of

cosmetic products can harm their baby skins.

 WORKERS – this study is significant to the workers especially

when they have no time to fix their selves, this is a ready-to-go

tool that can save their time. They can also easily retouch with

this when they sweat so they can still look fresh and

presentable. Plus, this is handy and does not contain too much

space on their bags.

  FUTURE RESEARCHERS – this study is significant to future

researchers because they can get knowledge here when they

need sources about papaya, mint leaves, and talc powder.

A. REVIEW OF RELATED STUDIES

Benefits of Papaya on skin

According to Dermatocare.com, Papaya is one of the best fruit for

incorporating in your skin care regime because it has enzyme called papain that

is responsible for whitening, reducing unwanted hair, exfoliating dead skin,

repairing ageing skin etc.

According to Curejoyeditorial.com, Raw Papaya has rich protease enzyme

content. This enzyme helps a wound heal faster. Also, it contains vital nutrients

such as vitamin A, E, B, and C, potassium, and magnesium which help in fighting

the infections.

Benefits of Mint on skin

According to stylecraze.com, Mint has 10 benefits on skin.

1. Brightens your complexion

2. Treats acne

3. Soothes mosquito bites and other irritations

 4. Hydrates your skin

5. Tones your skin

6. Gets rid of blackheads

7. Rejuvenates your skin

8. Slows aging

9. Lightens and removes acne scars

10.Diminishes under-eye dark circles

Talcum Powder

According to factsabouttalc.com, talcum powder is the refined, powdery,

form of the softest mineral on earth: talc. Whether it is called talcum powder or

baby powder, silky white softness to be a baby care essential is founded. Talc is

an “inert” ingredient, meaning it does not generate a chemical reaction when

ingested or used on the skin. People have taken advantage of its natural

smoothness, safety and adsorbent properties since ancient Egyptian times.

B. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Papaya Fruit

According to Curejoy Editorial (2018) Papaya has a natural exfoliating

effect due to its enzyme papain which helps clear grime, clear pores, and cleans
the skin. Hence, it is used widely in cosmetic and beauty products to improve

skin tone and maintain healthy and beautiful skin.

According to Kerkar (2018) Papaya is one unique fruit that can be highly

beneficial in improving your skin health. Papaya also contains a high amount of

vitamin A, E, folate, magnesium pantothenic, acid, potassium, etc. which are

essential for good skin health.

Mint Leaves

According to Deepa (2014) Mint is a kind of herb that comes with a strong

scent. It is available in a lot of moisturizers, cleansers, and lotions. It has been

extensively used in skin care products and provides many benefits.

According to Rajapet (2018) Mint or Pudina is a common ingredient in

cosmetic products thanks to the excellent skin care benefits that it offers. This

product usually claims to have a “cooling effect” on your skin, nut mint offers

myriad of other benefits when it comes to skin care.

Talc

According to King (2018) talc is a hydrous magnesium silicate mineral with

a chemical composition of Mg 3 Si 4 O10 (OH )2 .

Talc powder

According to King (2018), this powder has the ability to absorb moisture,

oils, odor, serve as lubricant, and produce an astringent effect with human skin.

According to McMahon (2014), this product’s primary role is as a moisture

absorber, by sucking up moisture from the surrounding area, talcum powder

keeps skin dry.

According to Walgreens Co. (2018) Talc powder can be used for adults to

help prevent rashes and chafing. This type of talc powder is designed for

sensitive skin to keep it soft and dry the irritation that some ingredient can

cause.
 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

EFFECTIVENESS OF PAPAYA AND MINT TALC POWDER

FOR FRESH AND HEALTHY SKIN

Papaya is the best fruit Papaya produces an

for skin regime because
of the enzyme called
papain
Mint can brighten skin
exfoliating effect due to
complexion, treats
the enzyme papain that
acne, hydrates skin,
contributes to the
and rejuvenates skin
rejuvenation of skin

Combination of Papaya and Mint enzymes in a talc powder

creates best result of fresh and healthy skin

The papaya and mint combination can produce an out-glowing fairer skin, due to

the enzyme found on Papaya and Mint. Papaya plays an important role in nourishing
and purifying the skin, furthermore, combining Papaya and the Mint makes it an ideal

material for talc powder.

HYPOTHESIS

There is a significant relationship between the Papaya and Mint talc powder and

the other branded cosmetic powders or talc powders.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

1. Grime (noun)

- Dirt that covers a surface

- The one that will be cleaned by the Papaya

2. Astringent (adj)

- Causing body tissues (such as skin) to tighten

-One of the effects of the talc powder

3. Myriad (noun)

- Very large number of things

- Benefits of the mint on the skin

4. Opt (verb)
 - To choose one thing instead of another

- To choose talc instead of others

5. Beta-Carotene (noun)

- A large substance that is found in dark green and dark yellow fuits and

vegetables that helps your body grow and be healthy

- An antioxidant that is found in Papaya Fruit

 CHAPTER II

METHODOLOGY

A. INGREDIENTS

 Papaya

 Mint leaves

 Cornstarch

 Talc powder

B. MATERIALS

 Coffee grinder/blender

 Bowl

 Whisk

C. PROCEDURE

1.) Cut the papaya into small pieces

2.) Dry the papaya fruit under the sun (2-3 days, until completely dried)

3.) Dry the mint leaves (1-2 days, until completely dried)

4.) Blend the dried papaya using coffee grinder/blender

5.) Add the mint leaves

6.) Punt into bowl, and add the cornstarch and the talc powder

7.) Mix it well

RESEARCH DESIGN

The researcher used an experimental design to determine the effects of papaya

and mint talc powder as an alternative way to use other powders for refreshing one’s

face. This design tested the papaya, mint leaves, and talc powder studied only once

and subsequent treatment to determine the effects and how effective it is in order to be

a substitute in the ones that you can buy in the market.

RESEARCH SETTING

This research was conducted at First City Providential College located at Brgy.

Narra, Francisco Homes, City of San Jose Del Monte Bulacan.

STATISTICAL TREATMENT

Data collected from the conducted experiment and statistic treatment. In order

to obtain it, three formulas were used by the researcher. First, is the Total Sum of

Squares or TSS = Σ x 2−¿¿ in which the TSS is equal to the summation of x 2

subtracted to the summation of x quantity squared divided by the product of number of

rows and columns. Second, is the Sum of Squares between Columns or SSB =

1
¿ where SSB is equal to one divided by the number of rows multiplied by the
no . of rows

summation of the squared of the sum of each columns subtracted to the summation of
2
x divided by the product of number of rows and columns. Third, is the Sum of

Squares within Columns or SSW = TSS-SSB in which the SSW is equal to the

difference of Total Sum of Squares and Sum of Squares between Columns.

 CHAPTER III

Experimental Methods

This chapter gives detailed description of the experiment system and procedures

used in data acquisition and data processing throughout this experiment. It is the

general pattern of organizing the procedure for collecting valid and reliable data for the

study. Two products named “Tender Care” and “Johnson’s Baby Powder” were chosen

to compare in the experiment “Papaya and Mint Powder”. The researcher conducted the

experiment and tested the effectiveness of each product. Table 1.1 below shows the

data of the minutes of the effectiveness of each product.

DAY PAPAYA & MINT TENDER CARE JOHNSON’S BABY

TALC POWDER POWDER

1 45 mins 40 mins 45 mins

2 40 mins 40 mins 45 mins

3 50 mins 45 mins 60 mins

4 60 mins 40 mins 50 mins

5 40 mins 35 mins 40 mins

6 45 mins 40 mins 45 mins

 Table 1.1 “The effectiveness of the product”

The table shows the minutes of effectiveness of each product. The effectiveness

of the products depend on the weather and the skin types of the consumers. The

independent variable on the table is the number of days tested and the dependent

variable is the minutes of effectiveness.

To determine which of the products mentioned would be the best for the

consumers, the researcher conducted a six (6) days experiment using the three

products. Papaya and Mint Talc Powder in the morning, Tender Care in the afternoon,

and Johnson’s Baby Powder at evening.

After almost a week of using the products, the researcher had concluded that the

Papaya and Mint Talc Powder and the Johnson’s Baby Powder almost have the same

duration, while the Tender Care has the least. But among the three products, the most

effective and long-lasting is the Johnson’s Baby Powder followed by the Papaya and

Mint Talc Powder and then the Tender Care.

2 2 2
DAY PAPAYA & TENDER JOHNSON’S xa xb xc

MINT TALC CARE BABY

POWDER POWDER

1 45 mins 40 mins 45 mins 2025 1600 2025

2 40 mins 40 mins 45 mins 1600 1600 2025

3 50 mins 45 mins 60 mins 2500 2025 3600

4 60 mins 40 mins 50 mins 3600 1600 2500

5 40 mins 35 mins 40 mins 1600 1225 1600

6 45 mins 40 mins 45 mins 2025 1600 2025

TOTAL ∑x= x a + x b + x c = 805 ∑ x2 = xa + xb +

2 2 xc =
2

36775

Table 1.2 “Result of the Collected Data”

The data collected by the researcher in 6 days using the three products were all

raised to two. The summation of x is the added total minutes of the three products

while the summation of x 2 is the sum of the total of the squared minutes.
 CHAPTER IV

SUMMARY

Face and body powders are commonly used by the consumers to freshen their

selves up. Young or old, everyone is using it. It is a cosmetic product for all ages/. One

of the most important claims of using it is to keep one’s skin dry and fresh from sweat

making him/her feel comfortable. It is also good in absorbing moisture and treating

various skin related complications like itching and more.

To expand the choices of the consumers, the researcher came up with the idea

of combining the papaya fruit and mint leaves as an ingredients of the talc powder.

With the papaya and the mint’s skin care benefits, the consumers will have an

advantage of its nutrients in it. As the Papaya is known to be the best fruit in

incorporating your skin care, and the leaves as the responsible for cooling-effect, the

“Papaya and Mint Talc Powder” will surely be highly beneficial to one’s skin.

Papaya and Mint leaves as the ingredients will give number of benefits to the talc

powder. When using this, it will not only minimize your sweat but will also give you that

cooling-effect and the skin will also absorb the vitamins that the Papaya and the Mint

have.
CONCLUSION

Two products have been compared to the “Papaya and Mint Talc Powder” and by

the gathered data, it is proven that the commercialized product is a little more effective

because it lasted a little longer than the home-made product. But comparing the three,

(Johnson’s Baby Powder, Tender Care, and Papaya and Mint Talc Powder) the home-

made powder has less chemicals and more vitamins due to its natural and fresh

ingredients. But still, it can be an alternative powder.

RECOMMENDATION

The researcher highly recommends the findings and result of this study to the

following:

 Consumers – this study is highly recommended to everyone who regularly

uses powder on a daily basis because it is indicated in the data which

works best based on the effectiveness and longevity of the products.

 Manufacturer – this study will highly benefit the manufacturers to have a

new idea in innovating their products. Also. By this research, they will be

able to improve their products based on the data gathered.

 Future Researchers – this Research is highly beneficial to future

researchers for they can gather and learn data and information in this

study that they can use on their researches.

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AUTHOR PAPAYA MINT TALC TALC

POWDER

Papaya has a natural

exfoliating effect due

to its enzyme papain

which helps clear

CUREJOY
grime, clear pores,
EDITORIAL
and cleans the skin.
(2018)
Hence, it is used

widely in cosmetic

and beauty products

to improve skin tone

and maintain healthy

and beautiful skin.

KERKAR Papaya is one unique

(2018) fruit that can be

highly beneficial in

improving your skin

health. Papaya also

contains a high

amount of vitamin
 A,E, folate,

magnesium,

pantothenic, acid,

potassium, etc. which

are essential for good

skin health

DEEPA Mint is a king of herb

(2014) that comes with a

strong scent. It is

available in a lot of

moisturizers, cleansers,

and lotions. It has

been extensively used

in skin care products

and provide many

benefits.

KING Talc is a

(2018) hydrous

magnesiu

m silicate

mineral

with a
chemical

compositi

on of

Mg 3 Si 4 O10 (OH )2

This powder has

the ability to

absorb

moisture, oils,

odor, serves as

lubricant, and

produce an

astringent effect

with human

skin. These

properties make

talcum powder

an important

ingredient in

many baby

powders, foot

powders, first

aid powders
 and a variety of

cosmetics.

RAJAPET Mint or Pudina is a

(2018) common ingredient in

cosmetic products

thanks to the excellent

skin care benefits that

it offers. This product

usually claims to have

a “cooling effect” on

your skin, but mint

offers a myriad of

other benefits when it

comes to skin care.

MCMAHON This product’s

(2014) primary role is

as a moisture

absorber. By

sucking up

moisture from

the surrounding

area, talcum
 powder keeps

the skin dry.

WALGREEN Talc powder can

S CO. be used for

(2018) adults to help

prevent rashes

and chafing. If

you have

sensitive skin,

or you wish to

use talc on a

baby, opt for

baby powder.

This type of talc

powder is

designed for

sensitive skin to

keep it soft and

dry the irritation

that some

ingredient can

cause.
https://amp.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/talcum-powder-and-cancer.html?
fbclid=IwAR1tBTQnTRB6gdmQENqRPlzzVV9WPEbxc--Thttps://amp.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/talcum-
powder-and-cancer.html

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