Seminar on Coffee Body Scrub and Massage Cream in One

RDMIC Convention Hall

DA-Bureau of Agricultural Research

June 23, 2016

An output of a research project called

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Promotion of Organic Production Technology for Coffee and Cacao Under Coconut in Candelaria,

Quezon 2011-2014

General Objective:

Promote organic production technology

for coffee and cacao under coconut

plantations

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Issues and Concerns Found During the

PRA

• Old coconut

plantations are

contaminated with

inorganic chemicals

due to planting of

companion crops like

taro and vegetables.

• The problem of scale

insects ever threatens

the coconut

plantations.

• Cacao plantations

were cut off and sold

as charcoal due to

lack of known markets.

• The low price of raw

coconut, fresh coffee

beans and other

intercrops discourage

farmers. Plantations

are left without proper

care and

maintenance.

• Farmers and their

children migrate to

other areas in search

of better opportunities.

What did the RDE project do?

Figure 1. The Project location- Candelaria, Quezon whose name was derived

from candles. The project serves as a guiding light to farmers. 12

PHOTOS

13 Figure 2. The project sites: Masalukot 5 (left ) and Masalukot 4 (right) ,500

masl, hills at the foot of Mt. Banahaw.

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Figure 3. Project leader convened different stakeholders of the project to

introduce to them the principles of OA and the activities that will be

implemented in the area.

15 Figure 4. Pastor Umbing, Dr. Tańo, Ka Bebot (BARC Chairman ) and other

ARB’s from the area, 2012.

16 Figure 5. Women are expected to be active partners of the project. This

is the GRO, Ass’n. Inc. staffhouse in Mt. Banahaw.

17 Figure 6. A farmer couple while planting Sesbania (katuray) for artificial shade

and source of organic litter.

18 Figure 7. Cutting banana leaves and trunks to serve as mulch for cacao.

19 Figure 8. Removing weeds around cacao plants to keep them afloat

amidst cover crops.

20 Figure 9. Sabel, a women farmer from the area tending her cacao plants. She

will be one of the trained staff to run the processing house.

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Figure10. Coffee and cacao under new plantations of coconut.

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Figure 11. Sesbania (katuray), a leguminous tree with multiple

uses and integrated in the organic POT for coffee

and cacao under coconut.

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Sesbania

Cacao

Coffee

Coconut

Figure 12. An integrated system of planting which will prevent land

degradation and will bring multiple benefits for people

and the environment.

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Figure 13. M5 Hills Beauty Cream is made up of cacao powder, avocado

must, and virgin coconut oil. It exfoliates dead skin cells instantly,

removes skin blemishes and dark spots, brings out skin impurities,

black and white heads and smoothens, whitens, moisturizes and

nourishes skin.

New Products Developed in the Laboratory

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Figure 14. A-Gugo Bar Shampoo is made up of virgin coconut oil, gugo

bark and avocado extract. It prevents/removes dandruff,

thickens hair and brings back the natural glow/blackness of

hair. Except for gugo extract, all the materials can be

sourced out from the project sites.

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Figure 15. Avocado Soap is made up of coconut oil and avocado must.

It is used to exfoliate, moisturize and soften dry, scaly and old

skin gently.

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Figure 16. Project team studying where the community-

based processing facility will be built.

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Figure 17. Some members of the project team working on the

footpath going to the processing facility.

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Figure 18. Project team studying on how the community-

based processing facility should be built.

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Figure 19. Team studying where the CR

will be built.

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Figure 20. A processing facility that is almost complete, tiled tables, sinks, heavy duty stoves for cooking.

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Figure 21. Processing facility with

rip rapped hillsides,

footpath going to CR

and plantations.

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Figure 22. From amongst Masalukot Hills, Quezon came

other product lines for commercialization -

Coffee Body Scrub and

Massage Cream

11th AFTF’s Best New

Product, 2015

Why Coffee Body Scrub and Massage Cream in One?

Because it has several benefits:

1. exfoliating and ant-inflammatory

properties

2. temporary cellulite reduction effect

3. improves blood circulation

4. reduces eye puffiness

5. makes skin super smooth and clean

This new coffee body scrub uses

all-natural ingredients not found in

ordinary chemical-based body

scrub and exfoliators.

Who wants to rub chemicals on

their skin when there is an all-

natural alternative?

Aside from being an amazing

exfoliant, this new coffee body

scrub has another secret

weapon for the skin: caffeine.

Caffeine is a compound that is found

abundantly in coffee plants around

the world. Technically, a

psychoactive drug, caffeine has

become the world’s most popular

stimulant because it works so

effectively.

The lesser known benefits are the

effects it has when applied on the skin.

Caffeine helps tighten the skin and

helps reduce cellulite.

When applied under and around

the eyes, it can minimize the

appearance of puffy eyes because

caffeine restricts blood vessels,

reduces swelling and inflammation.

It can also help treat non-

hereditary dark circles under the

eyes.

Caffeine is also loaded with

antioxidants which help fight

premature skin aging, wrinkles,

sun spots and fine lines.

Not all coffee scrubs are created equal-

the caffeine content of the coffee scrub is

an important factor. Some coffee scrubs

use recycled brewed coffee grounds which

means much of the caffeine content is

depleted. This new coffee body scrub is

made from the finest roasted ground beans

ever thus, cannot be compared with any

other known body scrub.

How to prepare coffee body scrub and

massage cream in one?

Materials: 150 grams roasted fine ground coffee beans

300 ml VCO

5 grams beeswax

Procedure: 1. Heat all together under low fire for about

30 to 45 minutes. Stir occasionally.

2. Let cool.

3. Pour in suitable containers.

4. Label.

How to use?

1. Shake bottle.

2. Put drops of the coffee scrub on the skin.

3. Rub gently on the skin.

4. Dead skin cells and dirt will fall off.

5. Continue scrubbing until the skin is clean

and smooth.

6. The user may experience perspiring

indicating that the skin pores had been

opened. Dry with a towel.

THANK YOU!