A Feasibility Study on the Effectivity of Guava (Psidium guajava) Leaves Extract
and Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) Extract as an Alternative for Hand Moisturizer
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements in Elective
X – St. Albert the Great
Antonio, Ma. Therese
Guevarra, Margaret Althea
Martin, Redeniel Anthony
Nobleza, Erika
Tangi, Francheska Louise
Tolentino, Albert Christian
February, 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE i
TABLE OF CONTENTS ii
INTRODUCTION 1
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 2
Hypothesis 2
Significance of the Study 3
Scope and Limitation 4
Definition of Terms 5
Research Paradigm 6
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 7
Definition of Guava 7
Botanic Description of Guava 7
Health Benefits of Guava 8
Skin Benefits of Guava 8
Skin Benefits of Vitamin C 9
Definition and History of Aloe Vera 9
Botanic Description of Aloe Vera 10
Health Benefits of Aloe Vera 10
Definition of Beeswax 11
Health Benefits of Beeswax 11
Definition of Vitamin E 11
Vitamin E as an Anti-oxidant 12
Definition of Coconut Oil 12
Health Benefits of Coconut Oil 12
METHODOLOGY 13
Kind of Research 13
Research Design of the Study 13
Respondents 14
Materials, Instrumentation and Sampling Design 14
Materials and Methods of the Study 16-19
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 20
Data Analysis 20-24
Presentation of Data 24-28
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 29
Summary of Findings 29
Conclusion 30
Recommendations 31
BIBLIOGRAPHY 32-34
APPENDICES 36-46