Julter John S. Lacson, Trisha Marie J. Panes, Paul Christian L. Sobrevega (February 2004)
Philippine Science High School Western Visayas Campus – Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PSHS WVC), Brgy. Bito-on, Jaro, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to show the effectiveness of orange fruit rind extract as facial cleanser compared to a commercial one. It specifically determined the dirt-removal capacity in terms of area and allergic reactivity of the extract on the face. The independent variable is the extract under different concentrations and the dependent variables are the dirt-removal capacity in terms of area and the allergic reactivity on the skin. The extract was categorized under different extract-water concentrations and each was applied on an assigned region of the face. After having done on three trials, results were observed, taken down and compared to the results of the commercial cleanser.
The outcome of this study showed that all the extract-water solutions under different concentrations except the 25%-75% have a significant difference compared to the commercial cleanser in the dirt-removal capacity. They are capable of cleansing however are inefficient.