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Feasibility Study on Gumamela (Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis Linn) Powder as an Organic Hair Treatment Bea Carmela E. Aduna1,2,3, Kouichi Nagata Agaloos1,2,3, Bea Fenie Marie R. Ambeguia1,2,3, Cristine May C. Verba1,2,3, Victoria Robles2,3,1 Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics 2 Senior High Scho...

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Feasibility Study on Gumamela (Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis Linn) Powder as an Organic Hair Treatment Bea Carmela E. Aduna1,2,3, Kouichi Nagata Agaloos1,2,3, Bea Fenie Marie R. Ambeguia1,2,3, Cristine May C. Verba1,2,3, Victoria Robles2,3,4 1

Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics 2 3

Senior High School

Our Lady of Fatima University 4

Research Adviser

January 2020

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Abstract

Hair care is easily one of the most prominent industries in the world. Shampoos and conditioners are widely used; both having a variety of properties to help in hair maintenance. However, commonly sold shampoo is made up of 80% percent water, and the rest is comprised of chemicals and artificial substances that are unnecessary and harmful for one’s hair. This study is expected to be beneficiary, primarily, to the field of cosmetology as it provides substantiation of the effectiveness and consistency of using Gumamela (Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis Linn) as an organic hair growth treatment; to provide accurate information and validations regarding their study and aims to have better understanding in dealing and approaching individuals having concerns on their hair condition. Likert scale questionnaire were conducted in the study. The study underwent Descriptive statistics, which is to assay the data collected from the survey questionnaires that the respondents answered. The results revealed that could act as a great remedy for hair fall, since the flower has a great combination of vitamin C, phosphorous, riboflavin and calcium. The hair will get enough nourishment, as the hibiscus flower contains carotene, which at a very early stage also induces hair graying. Thus, the researchers recommend this study to the future researchers so that it can help them understand about the effectiveness of using this product as an organic hair growth treatment.

Keywords: Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis Linn, Hair Treatment, Cosmetology, Hair Condition

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Endorsement

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Certificate of Originality

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Abstract

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Chapter I INTRODUCTION

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1.0 Background of the Study

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1.1 Statement of the problem and Hypotheses

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1.2 Objectives

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1.3 Scope and Delimitation

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1.4 Significance of the Study

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1.5 Definition of Terms

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Chapter II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

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2.0 Literature Review 2.1 Conceptual Framework

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2.2 Related Literature

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2.3 Related Studies

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Chapter III METHODS AND PROCEDURE

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3.0 Research Method 3.1 Research Design

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3.2 Research Locale

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3.3 Research Sample and Sampling Technique

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3.4 Research Instruments

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3.5 Research Ethics

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3.6 Data Collection & Analysis

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3.7 Statistical Treatment

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Chapter IV PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

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Part I – The Demographic Profile of the Respondents

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Part II – Physical Appearance, Product Quality, and Product Effectiveness and Efficacy

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Chapter V 5.0 Summary of Findings

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5.1 Conclusion

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5.2 Recommendation

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References

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Appendices

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Appendix A: Letter of Permission

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Appendix B: Survey Questionnaire

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Appendix C: Tally Sheets and Graphs

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Appendix D: Research Timeline

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Appendix E: Curriculum Vitae

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Documentation

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Chapter I INTRODUCTION 1.0 Background of the Study A person’s hair is their best accessory. Hair care is easily one of the most prominent industries in the world. Shampoos and conditioners are widely used; both having a variety of properties to help in hair maintenance. However, commonly sold shampoo is made up of 80% percent water, and the rest is comprised of chemicals and artificial substances that are unnecessary and harmful for one’s hair. An example of an unnecessary ingredient is sulfate. Sulfate is a cleansing agent; it is ingredient that creates the lathering effect whilst removing the dirt an oil from the scalp and hair. However, this ingredient also removes the scalp and the hairs natural oils- making your hair dry and more susceptible to breakage.

Why should one opt for organic hair care products? Using organic products means that there are no synthetic and genetically modified ingredients. Gumamela (Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis Linn) is a preferred subject for research papers. That is because: Gumamela is a complete flower. Every part of it can be used and studied since it has both the male and female reproductive organs of a plant. It is also rich in natural substances. A large amount of studies have been published for the use of Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis Linn in terms of natural and organic remedies. This results in the varied uses of the whole plant. One of its uses is for hair growth and treatment. According to Balasubramian, C. (2018) Hibiscus flowers (popularized in South India) are used for the hair. The flowers are heated or boiled in coconut oil and then left in the oil, which then darkens the hair. The leaves of hibiscus trees are also used as a shampoo as it leaves the hair soft and shiny.

As stated by Ayurveda (2019), Hibiscus promotes hair growth and prevents premature hair greying by reducing excessive body heat, stimulating blood circulation to the scalp, and increasing the supply of essential nutrients to the hair follicles. Based on Adhirajan et al., Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis Linn is capable of nurturing the hair, therefore stimulating its growth invivo and in-vitro methods. By studying the feasibility study of the Hibiscus plant as a hair treatment, it can lead us to an organic, cost-effective, and an environmental friendly hair care product. By going for organic products, less artificial substances are generated for our consumption; this is beneficial for both our bodies and environment. It can also help future researchers create an organic solution for minimizing hair loss or even develop a cure for baldness.*

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1.2 Statement of the Problem and Hypotheses

Statement of the Problem This study aims to examine the effectiveness and efficacy of using Gumamela (Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis Linn) powder as an organic hair growth treatment. Specifically this seeks to answer the following questions: A. Does using Gumamela (Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis Linn) powder effective and improve for hair growth simulation? B. Can Gumamela (Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis Linn) make hair strands grow longer? C. Does using organic product more effective for hair growth simulation than using synthetic and genetically modified products? Hypotheses 1. The usage of powdered Gumamela (Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis Linn) has a significant effect on the strength of hair strands 2. Gumamela (Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis Linn) can make hair strands to grow longer 3. Using Organic product for hair growth simulation is more effective than using branded products 1.3 Objectives This study aims to identify the effectiveness and efficacy of using Gumamela (Hibiscuss Rosa-sinensis Linn) powder as an organic hair growth treatment. The researchers aim to provide accurate information and validations regarding their study, and aims to have better understanding in dealing and approaching individuals having concerns on their body, especially their hair and scalp. Specifically, this study aims to achieve the following objectives: •

To identify the effectiveness of using Gumamela (Hibiscuss Rosa-sinensis Linn) powder as an organic hair treatment

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To provide substantiation of the effectiveness and consistency of using Gumamela (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Linn) as an organic hair growth treatment

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To promote the use of organic products

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To provide an effective solution for certain hair problems such as hair loss, baldness etc.

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1.4 Scope and Delimitation This study focuses on the “Feasibility Study of Gumamela (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Linn) Powder as an Organic Hair Treatment”. The researchers aim to test the effectiveness and efficacy of Gumamela (Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Linn) to be used as an ingredient to make an Organic Hair Treating Product. The data collection will be conducted to the students of Our Lady of Fatima University-Antipolo Campus that will try and assess the product in three aspects: Physical Appearance of the product, Product Quality, Product Effectiveness and Efficacy. The study will be done through a series of questionnaires.

1.5 Significance of the Study %

This study is expected to be beneficiary, primarily, to the field of cosmetology as it

provides substantiation of the effectiveness and consistency of using Gumamela (Hibiscus RosaSinensis Linn) as an organic hair growth treatment. It also provides additional insights on shampoo problems that show interest to the public, although most of the time they settle on known or branded shampoo products. It has already been proven that most of branded shampoo products uses animal testing and contains sulfate, which can cause hair dryness. Hence, this study will promote the use of environmentally friendly and organic products in lieu of using branded and animal-tested products.

The study also intends to create a hair treatment using hibiscus flower to achieve hair growth stimulation and to help people having hair condition and hair thinning. Hair loss, for the majority of the population (especially for females), can result to psychological problems. People experience hair loss loses their self-esteem. In response to this problem, the researchers aim to create a fully organic hibiscus flower hair growth treatment.

The study will also provide useful information to the public, so that they are well informed not only in choosing products for their face, hair, and skin, but also on certain conditions that might affect their face, hair and skin, which caused by some products they’ve applied on their body. This experimental study will be under observation and analysis to detect if there are convenience and inconvenience of using Gumamela powder for hair growth treatment.

This study also provides awareness about the risks of using products that can harm your skin or hair condition, as well as the great number of benefits of organic products so that the

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respondents, readers and future researchers may perceive the essentials of having a healthy lifestyle and indulging into organic goods.

1.6 Definition of Terms

For the purpose of this study, the following words are defined conceptually and operationally. Alopecia, also known as spot baldness, is a condition in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the body. Often it results in a few bald spots on the scalp, each about the size of a coin. Psychological stress may result. While, Baldness refers to an excessive hair loss from your scalp

The Artificial gives the meaning of being made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural.

Aqueous is a type of or containing water, typically as a solvent or medium.

Conditioner is a hair care product used to improve the feel, appearance and manageability of hair. Its main purpose is to reduce friction between strands of hair to allow easier brushing

Extracts refers to a substance made by extracting a part of a raw material, often by using a solvent such as ethanol or water.

Hair refers to a protein filament that grows from follicles found in the dermis. Hair is one of the defining characteristics of mammals. Hair follicles is a part of the skin, which grows a hair by packing old cells together.

Hair growth occurs everywhere on the body except for the soles of the feet, the lips, palms of the hands, some external genital areas, the navel, scar tissue, and, apart from eyelashes, the eyelids.

Hair loss, also known as alopecia or baldness, refers to a loss of hair from part of the head or body. Hair loss in some people causes psychological distress. Common types include: malepattern hair loss, female-pattern hair loss, alopecia areata, and a thinning of hair known as telogen effluvium.

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Hair oil is oil applied to the hair as a cosmetic, conditioner, styling aid, restorative or tonic

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn is known colloquially as Chinese hibiscus, China rose, Hawaiian hibiscus, rose mallow, shoe blackplant, and Gumamela (in the Philippines) is a species of tropical hibiscus, a flowering plant in the Hibisceae tribe of the family Malvaceae

In-vivo refers to experimentation using a whole, living organism as opposed to a partial or dead organism. However, In-vitro refers to the technique of performing a given procedure in a controlled environment outside of a living organism

Keratin is the type of protein that makes up your hair, skin, and nails.

Nano- particles are particles between 1 and 100 nanometres (nm) in size with a surrounding interfacial layer

Natural oils are triglycerides in which the glycerin is esterified with three fatty acids; The scalp produces a natural oil called sebum. In addition, Oil is a viscous liquid derived from petroleum, especially for use as a fuel or lubricant.

Organic refers to produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.

Sulfate is a salt or ester of sulfuric acid, containing the anion SO42−; are chemicals used as cleansing agents.

Telogen is the name for the resting stage of the hair growth cycle. A telogen effluvium is when some stress causes hair roots to be pushed prematurely into the resting state.

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2.0 Literature Review 2.1 Conceptual Framework This study concerns with the concept that using organic products has a lot of benefits and more acceptable than using chemical and animal-tested products. Particularly, this study focuses on the effectiveness of using an organic product, Gumamela (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn), as a hair growth treatment to respondents living or studying in Antipolo City.

The available respondents will be given a sample product of the conducted experimental research to test and identify the effectiveness of using organic product for hair growth simulation. The process includes gathering of materials, preparation for product making, data gathering, analysis, and conclusion. The researchers will determine and conclude if there is a change in using this product as an effective hair treatment. After the tests, the respondents gave their own feedbacks and insights about the hair product.

To summarize, the conceptual paradigm is illustrated below:

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2.3 Related Literature Natural products in the form of herbal formulations are commonly used for hair tonic, hair growth promoter, hair conditioner, hair-cleansing agent, and anti-dandruff agents. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn, which is commonly known as Gumamela, is one of the natural herbs that can enhance hair growth. (Der Pharmacia Lettre, 2011)

Gumamela is an evergreen woody, glabrous, showy shrub that can reach up to four (4) meters high. The hibiscus has become very popular ornamental plant in the Philippines and other Asian countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam because of its tropical appeal. It is usually used in adorning many home gardens and public places such as schools, parks, golf courses, and resorts because of its attractive and big flowers with striking tropical appeal. (Magdalita et al, 2019) The colors of the flowers ranges from red, yellow, maroon, white to pink and mauve. The brightly hibiscus flowers are rich in nutrients such as amino acids, which is necessary for producing keratin, the building blocks of hair. It is effective for stimulating hair regrowth even from dormant follicles and bald patches. (“Hibiscus Flower Promotes Hair Growth”, 2017)

Leaves and flowers from the Hibiscus plant have an incredible moisturizing effect on hair. Thus, as stated from traditional literature (Nadkami, 1954; Kumar et al, 1994), it is well recognized that the leaves and flowers of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn have components that can enhance hair growth and has anti-greying properties. The flowers of Gumamela contain the compound hibiscetin, including benzene and alcohol, which possesses anti-estrogenic or antifertility properties. The hibiscus flower also contains flavonoid aglycones including flavamol quercetin and anthocyanin cyaniding. (Philippine Science Letters, 2013)

In addition, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn can be utilized for medicine and known to treat several illnesses and conditions. It can be used as an expectorant, diuretic, anti-infectious, antiinflammatory, antipyretic anodyne, and refrigerant to treat illnesses such as Hair fall and Dandruff. (Annetan, T., 2015)

2.4 Related Studies A recent study found that the flower extract of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn has a potential hair growth effect in-vivo and in-vitro study, and perchance due to the presence of flavonoids