“Averrhoa Carambola L.

: An alternative ingredients in making Hand Sanitizer”

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION

-Background of the study

-Statement of the Problem

-Research Objectives

-Research Hypothesis

-Significance of the Study

-Scope and Limitation of the Study

-Theoretical Framework

-Conceptual Framework

-Operational Definition of Terms

Background of the Study

Nowadays, whenever the people’s hands use to get dirty, people used to go in

search of a good soap and water. This used particularly in busy environments like

schools and offices especially when travelling. Water spills and soap not getting rinsed

properly and of course, water wastage, all these factors contributed to the discovery of

something called as Hand Sanitizer. The researchers choose the citrus fruits like

Carambola to make it into a Carambola Hand Sanitizer because the season today is

where most citrus fruits bloom. Another factor why the researchers choose this study

because of the many benefits of Averrhoa Carambola L. like a literal one stop medicine

shop, Its used the world over as a home remedy for hangovers and sunburns. Use to

treat sore eyes. If you are looking to up the magnesium content in your diet, then eat

food rich in vitamin B6 along with star fruit. And also vitamins A, B, C, that help keep the

metabolism of the body steady and strong. Most citrus fruits like Carambola have from

common illnesses like colds, cough, etc.. Then, citrus fruits are easy to find and are

cheap. And, you can easily find them from local grocery stores and/or market per kilo.

Statement of the Problem

-The main problem in this study is how to make a Hand Sanitizer using citrus

fruits like Averrhoa Carambola L. or also known as Balimbing?

-How cheap will it be compared to other hand sanitizer?

-How effective is the citric hand sanitizer compared with other products?

-Does it have side effects?

-Does the Citrus like Balimbing Hand Sanitizer can make hands dry?
Research Objectives

1.To lessen the expenses

2.To prevent illness

3.To produce Hand Sanitizer out of Herbal Fruits

Research Hypothesis

The researcher’s herbal sanitizer is better than any expensive or

Commercial hand sanitizer. And the researcher’s sanitizer is very affordable

and very useful because of its many benefits.

Significance of the study

The researchers study talks about “Herbal Hand Sanitizer.” The study aims to

help those people in an easy way. It is a hassle free way of cleaning the individual

hands of every people in the society. It will lessen and minimized the expenses

because you will not be wasting your money and time. The hand sanitizer is a habit

that can help keep people expose to fewer germs. It is an easy step toward a

healthy winter season.

Scope and Limitations of the Study

The researchers study talks about “Hand Sanitizer” The Hand Sanitizer is made

of herbal fruits. And it is cheaper than the original hand sanitizer. And the study can also

clean the individual hands of every people. After using it keep it to proper place. Do not

eat it. The study covers how citrus fruits can be used as a hand sanitizer and to know

the health benefits when it is used to be a hand sanitizer, the side effects arise when

using the hand sanitizer.

Theoretical Framework

Conceptual Framework

Affordable Herbal
Creation of Averrhoa Hand Sanitizer.
Hand Sanitizer Carambola L. An Surely can remove
alternative ingredient in bacteria helps
making Hand Sanitizer people to clean
their hands easily.
Operational Definition of Terms

1.Extract- to get the juice of balimbing

2.Juice- the fluid part of balimbing

3.Hand Sanitizer- is a liquid generally used to decrease infectious agents on the

hands

4.Averrhoa Carambola L.- scientific name of balimbing

5.Herbal- made of or relating to herbs