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SCHOOL LOYOLA FOR SCIENCE AND INNOVATION

10ª INSTITUTIONAL SAMPLE 2020
Evaluation of the effectiveness of the seeds, pulp and peel of guava (Psidium guajava), using
chemical and nanotechnology procedures as a support factor for the functions of melanin in
the face

WALKING TO THE FUTURE JUSTIFICATION AND SOCIAL /

Members
⮚ ALEJANDRO BURBANO CASTRO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
⮚ SANTIAGO SALDARRIAGA ÁLZATE
⮚ SEBASTIAN GAVIRIA CARVAJAL The research aims to join the initiatives to take advantage of
Advisor (s) the use of fruit seeds, in this case of guava, and to analyze,
⮚ LUIS FERNANDO CUERVO design and create an effective cream to moisturize and protect
⮚ LUZ MARINA SIERRA OSORIO
the skin from ultraviolet rays. Likewise, considering the seeds as
part of the process for the benefit of this fruit in the family
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM basket for the elaboration of the product, would have an impact
on costs, which would facilitate access for even less well-off
Climate change has led to the sun's rays reaching the earth with people.
greater intensity and force, which has meant an increased risk of
skin diseases for people, due to the amount of ultraviolet rays
(UVR) that they receive daily without any protection. This makes
Melanin (an essential component of the skin) lose its protective
properties, with negative effects over time (mediate) for people
such as loss of elasticity and burns in the skin, which is expressed
in premature aging. Melanin is a pigment found in most living
things. Its most common form is eumelanin, whose characteristic
of the pigment is its dark color formed by melanoblasts and
melanocytes from dopa (dihydroxyphenylalanine). It is, without a
doubt, the considerable loss of melanin one of the causes of
several problems of dermatological diseases today, such as those
mentioned above, dryness and another no less such as skin cancer.
Various products on the market for skin care are made from
'fruits', hence Walking To The future has considered the 'medicinal'
properties of guava for the creation of a cream for dermatological PSIDIUM
purposes that protects the body. human from high exposures to GUAJAVA
the inclement sun.

RESEARCH QUESTION
¿What is the effectiveness of a dermatological cream made from
guava fruit in reducing the loss of melanin as a consequence of
high exposures to ultraviolet rays?
GENERAL AND SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE
General objective
To evaluate the effectiveness of the seeds, pulp and peel of
guava (Psidium guajava), through chemical and nanotechnology
procedures to support the functions of melanin in the face.
Specific objectives
Examine the properties of the guava seed, pulp and skin.
Evaluate potential uses of the seeds, pulp and peel of the guava
(Psidium guajava) in exfoliation, moisturizing and / or as a
sunscreen on facial skin.
Manufacture a cream with nanotechnology elements from the
seeds, pulp and peel of the guava (Psidium guajava) that meets
some of the potential uses described (exfoliation, moisturizing
and sunscreen).
THANKS TO
First of all, thanks to the Loyola school for the opportunity it opens
up to us through this experience, to our teachers Luis Fernando who
always trusted in our abilities and supported us, Cesar, who was
aware of our progress, Professor Luz Marina for her advice and
follow-up families who have supported and dedicated us to make
sure everything goes well. Not being less important to our colleagues
for the timeshare.
BIBLIOGRAFÍA
https://exoticfruitbox.com/noticias/las-propiedades-naturales-la-
guayaba/Enfermedades de la piel
https://www.veritasint.com/blog/7-enfermedades-de-la-piel-muy-co
munes-y-su-relacion-con-la-genetica
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Enfermedades de la piel
https://www.canva.com

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