Making an Effective Facial Scrub Out of Coffee Bean Residues

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The main objective of the study is to produce a facial scrub out of coffee bean residue that will help people to have younger and smoother skin. It also aimed to assist people who have problems in using commercialized products in order to lessen their expenses and skin problems.

METHODS

The researchers used the following procedures in making the product: The used coffee bean residue were pounded to reduce its size and make it smooth. The grounds were separated, where the small coffee grounds were used to make the product. Then, the researchers purchased the other ingredients: egg white, aloe vera, and brown sugar. The extract from aloe vera was also used. Three (3) tablespoons of ground coffee was mixed with ¼ cup of brown sugar. The researchers put one (1) egg white and two (2) tablespoons of aloe vera extract. They mixed all the ingredients, stirred the mixture in one direction and boiled until the ingredients mixed well. After boiling, they allowed the product to cool down so it will be ready for packaging.

RESULTS

The product smells pleasant because of the ground coffee residue and the brown sugar made it attractive to the respondents. It may be preserved because of brown sugar contained in the facial scrub. Aloe vera is a factor because ofits nutrients that soothe and conditions the skin. Once used, it must be stored properly to preserve the product

DISCUSSIONS

The researchers concluded that the results can be drawn by extracting and mixing. Some ingredients are extracted and mixed with the coffee bean residue. The physical property showed that it is moisturized like other facial scrubs and it smoothens the skin. The chemical property such as the insolubility was shown.