Papaya Body Scrub

Abstract

INTRODUCTIONIn the Eastern world, a century-long tradition exists whereby a light complexion is regarded as equivalent to youth and beauty. Therefore, the development of preparations for bleaching or to safely achieve overall whitening is one of the challenges for the cosmetic industry influencing other countries including the Philippines as well. This is why, in recent years, the interest in skin whitening has grown tremendously. Nowadays, skin whitening products are on the rage in the market. While glutathione is gaining more and more popularity, a lot of people still go for products with papaya extracts because it is rich in papain. An enzyme that is good for exfoliating dead skin cells This study focused on the development and acceptability of papaya body scrub since it is a good source of papain extract that whitens and exfoliate the skin. In addition, papaya has always been abundant and readily available in the country, thus, makes it easier to collect for use.METHODSThis study was anchored on several theories. One theory that would best support this research paper was the Production theory and the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving with a goal of establishing desired characteristics and gathering proof about the level acceptability of papaya body scrub from the respondents composed of 45 randomly selected individuals to assess the product; hence, the relationship among variables was determined, described, and further analyzed.RESULTSResults showed that there was a significant difference on the ratings of the TLE teachers, spa staff, and housewives on the acceptability of the papaya body scru b in terms of texture, appearance, and color. However, it was found that TLE teachers, spa staff, and housewives gave similar ratings on the aroma and exfoliating property of the papaya scrub.DISCUSSIONSThe null hypothesis stating that there is no significant difference on the assessment made by the three groups of respondents was partially accepted. The researcher recommended the following that the families and consumers to try using the papaya body scrub as an alternative to commercial body scrub products. The product can be enhanced through advance research and study that would eventually lead to the improvement of its quality. Trade of Industry approval should be considered to legally advertise the product. Local government such as community organizations can use the papaya body scrub as a profitable product for small business within the community. And future studies can be done along this line considering herbal components of other whitening products using the same ingredient.KEYWORDS: