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