TOPIC
TOPIC :
: ALOE
ALOE VERA
VERA AS
AS A
A NATURAL
NATURAL
CURE FOR HAIR LOSS
CURE FOR HAIR LOSS
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 1
I. INTRODUCTION
I. INTRODUCTION
Aloe Ver
Aloe Veraa (Aloe Barbadensis)(Aloe Barbadensis) is is an herb an herb of the of the species species Aloe. Aloe. It is It is a stem-less ora stem-less or very short-stemmed plant growing
very short-stemmed plant growing to 80-100 cm tall. to 80-100 cm tall. The leaves are The leaves are thick and thick and fleshy,fleshy, with jagged or saw-like edges. The leaf surfaces are sometimes marked with white with jagged or saw-like edges. The leaf surfaces are sometimes marked with white spots. The Aloe leaf structure is made up of four layers, The Rind is the outer protective spots. The Aloe leaf structure is made up of four layers, The Rind is the outer protective layer, The Sap is a layer of bitter fluid which help protect the plant from animals, The layer, The Sap is a layer of bitter fluid which help protect the plant from animals, The Mucilage gel is the inner part of the leaf that is taken out to make aloe vera gel, and the Mucilage gel is the inner part of the leaf that is taken out to make aloe vera gel, and the Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera(inner gel(inner gel) contain) contains the eigs the eight amino ht amino acids thaacids that the hut the human body man body needs buneeds butt cannot manufacture.
cannot manufacture.
Aloe vera’s use can be traced back 6,000 years to early Egypt, where the plant Aloe vera’s use can be traced back 6,000 years to early Egypt, where the plant was shown on
stone-was shown on stone-carvings. carvings. Known as the Known as the “plant of i“plant of immortality, aloe mmortality, aloe was presentedwas presented as a burial gift to
as a burial gift to the dead pharaohs. the dead pharaohs. Egyptian queens associated its use wEgyptian queens associated its use with theirith their physical beauty, based on a discovery in 1862 of an Egyptian papyrus dated 1550 BC. physical beauty, based on a discovery in 1862 of an Egyptian papyrus dated 1550 BC. It has also been
It has also been described in old writings from the Indian described in old writings from the Indian and Chinese cultures. and Chinese cultures. It hasIt has been known for centuries for its therapeutic and healing properties.
been known for centuries for its therapeutic and healing properties.
Historically, aloe was used to heal wounds and for various skin conditions, and Historically, aloe was used to heal wounds and for various skin conditions, and orally as laxative.
orally as laxative. The clear gel is The clear gel is often used as a often used as a topical ointment, while the green parttopical ointment, while the green part of the leaf
than ever, and is easily cultivated, with no special requirements. This plant is well adapted to Philippine weather as they grow in full sunlight. Actually, for people living closer to the equator, coming by some aloe vera is as easy and inexpensive as a trip to the backyard or garden.
Alopecia, or hair loss, is a concern for men, women, and children. A normal
person can lose between 50 to 100 hairs daily. This is because 90% of hair is in growth phase and 10% is in shedding phase. However, there are people who experience excessive hair loss of over 100 hairs a day. According to the website
www.askmen.com/sports/health 60, this may be due to different factors like:
Genetics - about 95% of hair loss from the scalp comes from heredity. If a person’s grandmother, grandfather, mother, or father has lost their hair, he may inherit this tendency to lose hair as well.
Stress - surgery, illness, or mental stress can cause excessive hair loss. Age – many people over 50 years old have thinning hair because their hair follicles are less effective and so their hair grows more slowly. Also, mature hair changes in texture and tends to break more easily.
Trauma to the hair – this may be caused by abuse of permanent and over-the-counter hair dyes or straightening products, forceful brushing, styling or combing, too much blow-drying or use of straightening iron. These procedures can break and damage hair and cause hair loss.
Certain drugs or disease – lupus, radiation therapy or chemotherapy all contribute to temporary or permanent hair loss.
People who suffer from hair loss have several options. They can choose to chemically treat hair loss, get artificial wig or weaves, or invest in hair transplant surgery. These may not be the choice for all because these are pricey.
Our study offers a solution to hair loss, using natural ingredients. Commercially available shampoos are often filled with synthetic chemicals which can cause reactions to sensitive people and may be environmentally harmful. Aloe vera shampoo is not expensive, and ingredients are easily available to all. Before choosing the
abovementioned procedures which are very costly, the use of aloe vera may be a simple and inexpensive solution to one’s hair loss problem
II. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
Our study aims to use aloe vera, a plant known for its skin-soothing and
therapeutic properties, as a base to make a shampoo. By making one’s own product, we can exercise complete control over what is applied to our hair. It is also our aim to recommend the use of the aloe vera shampoo as a treatment to hair loss.
III. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
Our study will tackle the procedure in making shampoo from aloe vera. We will also include a research on the components of the aloe vera gel which makes it an effective solution to hair loss. Due to time limitations, we will not attempt to include an actual study of a person’s progress in growing new hair by using our product, which requires long period of usage.
IV. DEFINITION OF TERMS
a) Aloe Vera – scientific name Aloe Barbadensis. “Vera” is the Latin for "true" or the species of aloe that has all the beneficial medicinal properties
b) topical – for local application
c) gel – colloidal dispersion which may be jelly-like or not d) Alopecia – hair loss, baldness
e) genetic – adjective of or relating to the origin of organisms
f) stress – pressure, strain, a system of forces operating over an area g) hair follicles – a tiny pocket beneath the epidermis where hair is rooted h) trauma – bodily condition arising from injury, disturbing experience i) therapeutic – pertaining to healing; curative
j) synthetic – produced by chemical synthesis rather than of natural origin, not real, artificial
CHAPTER III
I. PROCEDURE
FLOWCHART
Extracting the gel from Aloe Vera leaves
Shampoo
