CANLAS, DEL ROSARIO, DESUASIDO,

POTONIA, SANSOLIS,

VINARAO

Calamansi (Citrofortunella Microcarpa) fruit

extract as a Perfume

Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study The study tries to help the environment by

substituting the chemicals used in a perfume by using Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa) which is abundant in our country.

It has been proven to help alleviate depression and anxiety. It is also among the few aromatics that not just masks bad smell, but completely neutralizes them, making the essential oil a great additive to cleansing products.

Background of the study Inventing a perfume that has a citrus scent,

cheap, doesn’t have a bad effect towards our environment and our health and is made from something that is abundant in our country is very helpful.

Statement of the Problem

Can calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa) fruit extract be a better susbtitute for perfumes?

Statement of the Problem

Specific Questions:At which concentration of calamansi fruit extract will

be the most effective as perfume?

a.) 25 mg/ml

b.) 30 mg/ml

c.) 45 mg/mlHow effecient is Calamansi fruit extract as a Perfume

in terms of:

a.) Fragrance

b.) Price

Significance of the StudyThe researcher’s desire is to make a good-smelling

perfume which does not have a bad effect in our environment.

The benefit involves the environment, health of the people and the economy of the Philippines. It will not use much harmful chemicals used in other perfumes. It has a natural component. It will also expand the market for Filipino farmers because this will enhance their rural economic development.

Scope and Limitation of the Study

The study focuses on making a cheaper fragrant perfume that would not harm our environment.

Chapter 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Theoretical FrameworkThe researchers think that the citric acid found in the

calamnsi may be the compound that is effective in making perfume because of its natural fragrance. Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) also has this compound, in which grapefruit is use in other perfumes. The calamansi has citric acid that is a auramatic compound used in other perfumes. In which is why the researchers thought it would be a good idea to use calamansi since it is abundant in the Philippines and calamansi is naturally cultivated in the Phillipines. The calamansi extract can be an effective substitute to the harmful chemicals that are used in making perfumes.

Conceptual Framework

Nature of the calamansi

Nature in making Natural Perfume

Effective method of extracting the Calamansi fruit.

Testing the fruit extract from the

calamansi used to substiture to the other chemicals

and if it has a good scent

Testing of the fragrance and

effectivity of it as a perfume

A perfume that uses calamansi

fruit extract as a substitute for the chemicals used in making perfumes.

Input Process Output

Hypothesis

Can calamansi fruit extract be an alternative substitute for the chemicals used in making

perfumes.

HypothesisNull hypothesis

Calamansi fruit extract cannot be a alternative substitute for the chemicals used in making perfumes.

Definition of TermsCitric Acid - Citric acid is a weak organic acid found in citrus

fruits. It is a natural preservative and is also used to add an acidic (sour) taste to foods and soft drinks.

Extracts - An extract is a substance made by extracting a part of a raw material, often by using a solvent such as ethanol or water. Extracts may be sold as tinctures or in powder form.

Volatile Aroma - Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of plant-derived, aromatic essential oils to promote physical and psychological well-being. It is sometimes used in combination with massage and other therapeutic techniques as part of a holistic treatment approach.

Fragrance - a pleasant, sweet smell

Chapter 3

METHODOLOGY

Research Design

A B C A C C D B

C D B D D A A B

 Legend:25 mL. calamansi fruit extract30 mL. calamansi fruit extract45 mL. calamansi fruit extractControl Group – commercialized perfume

Sampling Design and Technique

The researchers will use the simple random sampling technique in order to determine which of the 16 subjects would receive the 4 treatments. One of the easiest ways to do this is by the Lottery method, in which the researchers would use slips of paper to determine what subjects will receive the treatments. For the researchers, this will be the most appropriate and efficient sampling technique for the research.

Procedures, Materials, and Equipments

Procedures, Materials, and Equipments

Collection of calamansi

Extraction of calamansi fruit

Adding the essential oil and vodka

Mixing all the elements

Recording, Analysis and Interpretation of Data Gathered

Preparing the finished product

Statistical TreatmentThe statistical treatment that will be used in this study is

inferential statistics. Since it is an inferential statistics, it is used to determine the significant difference of the variables collected from the experimental research. The confidence level of the researchers is 85 %. This means that the researchers believe 85 % that the alternative hypothesis shall overtake the null hypothesis.

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CANLAS, DEL ROSARIO, DESUASIDO,

POTONIA, SANSOLIS,

VINARAO

Calamansi (Citrofortunella Microcarpa) fruit extract

as a Perfume