Effectiveness of Household Objects as Pimple Remover
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Effectiveness of Household Objects as Pimple Remover
Chapter 1:
Background of the Study
Pimples are every adolescent’s worst enemy. They hurt when you touch them. They are painful to pop. They are red and leave ugly scars on every face.
The 20-minute pimple remover is my investigatory project where I will use simple home remedies to remove pimples within 20 minutes. It is a combination of the sea salt method (where salt is used to dry up the pimple) with honey as a natural antiseptic. This experiment includes common household ingredients and objects such as salt, water, ice, honey, cotton balls and a small cup.
Salt is used to dry up the upper part of the pimple, thus removing the redness. Honey, as I’ve stated in the previous paragraph, is a natural antiseptic and soothes and heals the skin. Honey is also a natural moisturizer. It is also anti-bacterial, which means it helps with wound healing and it even keeps the skin hydrated. And ice because it diminishes the pores thus, constricting the blood vessels beneath the skin of the pimple. (Ice is gently rubbed around the acne-infected area.)
Problem
Are common household objects such as salt and honey effective pimple removers?
Hypothesis
Salt and Honey will remove the pimple.
Independent Variables
Salt and Honey
Dependent Variable
The presence of the pimple.
Control Group
Age of the person the experiment was acted upon must be between 12-16
Only the pustule type of pimple is acted on
Significance of the Study
If salt and honey will effectively remove the pimple, we will no longer need to buy creams or ointments to remove pimples.
Scope of the Study
Limitations of the Study
This study does not include the cause of the pimple.
This study was only experimented on teens between the ages of 12-16.
Only the pustule-type pimple is included in this study, other types of pimples are not included.
Other factors like the temperature of the room and such are not included.
The time is took to fully remove the pimple is not included in the study.
Chapter 2: Review of Related LiteraturE
History of Honey as an acne solution
Honey is a natural antiseptic and many people use it as mask to help soothe and heal their skin. However, if you are allergic to bees, it's probably not a good idea to use honey.
Honey is superb for healing burns and small cuts. It's also a humectant, which means it helps keep your skin moisturized. Because of all of these amazing qualities, honey is thought to treat acne as well. I mean, it's antibacterial, it helps with wound healing, and it even keeps your skin hydrated. What more could you ask for?
But of course, there is always a catch.
Honey will help clear your skin if your acne is from bacterial problems, but if your acne is from hormones, irritation, or any of the other numerous causes of acne, then honey probably won't do much at all. It could help soothe existing breakouts and heal irritated skin, which could help improve your complexion, but it won't make acne disappear and never come back.
There are many different types of honey. Manuka honey is supposed to be the best one out of all of them, followed by raw honey. They are both much more expensive than regular honey, but their benefits are worth the extra dough.
History of Salt as an acne-solution
Salt is used to dry up the upper part of the pimple, thus removing the redness. Salt has detoxifying qualities. There are different types of salt but sea salt works best because it has more detoxifying qualities compared to the other types. Sea salt, sometimes called bay salt or solar salt, is obtained from the evaporation of seawater. It’s mainly used in cooking and cosmetics.
Have you ever gone swimming at the beach, and noticed that your acne improved or your skin became noticeably healthier? Well that’s because the ocean is full of salt!
Sea salt acne treatments are affective for several reasons. Sea salt is antibacterial, an astringent, and a good source of nutrients vital to your skin’s health. When applied to your skin, sea salt creates a hypertonic environment which causes water to diffuse out of the acne bacteria through a process called osmosis.
Basically, the bacteria become dehydrated and die from lack of water. Because of this, salt has been used throughout history as a wound disinfectant. As an astringent, salt water causes the skin to contract helping to push all the dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria out of your pores. Another reason to use sea salt for acne is because it’s a good source of magnesium, which most people are deficient in.
Magnesium is an essential mineral to all parts of our body, skin included. It helps our cells regulate over 325 enzymes, and other nutrients important to fighting acne, such as potassium, zinc, and vitamin D. * Benefits * Saltwater has many known uses to easing ailments, but it does show promise in treating acne. In fact, it can kill bacteria and soothe dry skin. By hydrating your skin and reducing irritation, it can prevent excessive oil production, which is often responsible for acne breakouts. Saltwater can also be used as an exfoliator and can generally improve the texture of your skin. * Side Effects * Unfortunately, saltwater isn't the best acne treatment for everyone. Though it's useful in treating infections and killing bacteria, it can cause a layer of salt to build up on your skin, making any cleanser you use unable to produce a lather. This can prevent proper cleansing and might even cause new acne blemishes to form. If you use saltwater too much, you might experience dry skin as well. * Considerations * Those with dry skin or sensitive skin shouldn't use saltwater as an acne treatment. In fact, this could make your skin look even worse and cause serious irritation. If you notice that your skin is irritated after going to the beach, you should probably avoid using saltwater as an alternative acne treatment.
Chapter 3: Materials and Methodology
Materials: * 3 or more cotton balls * Lukewarm water- ½ cup * Cup to hold the water in * Salt (Sea Salt preferably)- 3 or more tablespoons * Honey (Manuka Honey or Raw Honey or Natural Honey preferably)- 1 teaspoon
Procedure: 1. Salt the water thoroughly -- much more than you think it needs. 2. Dip one cotton ball in the salt water. 3. Squeeze out excess water out until it is damp, but not dripping. 4. Place the damp cotton ball over the pimple. (If you have several of these grouped together, try to place the cotton ball over them all.) 5. Wait exactly three minutes. 6. Remove the cotton ball after the time is up. 7. Take the other two cotton balls and place them on either side of the pimple. 8. Slowly, move them closer together until the tiny bump is flattened. 9. Apply honey on the infected area.
Submitted by: Keith John Panizales
Anna Danica Villanueva
Nadine Pamela Villaret
Yr. IV-SME
Submitted to: Ms. Segobre
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