Pomelo Peel (Citrus maxima peel) as an alternative component in Medicinal Soap Making

Abstract

This study is entitled “Pomelo peel (Citrus maximapeel) as an alternative component in medicinal soap making”. It was conducted at Tagaytay City Science National High School from August 19 to November 20, 2017. Through this research project, the researchers aimed not only to make a medicinal soap but alsoto help people cure acne.The researchers chose medicinal soap making as an additional income generations project. The ingredients are coconut oil, pomelo peel, lye and rubbing alcohol. The researchers make 3 setups. Set up A, B and C. In set up A the researchers put 2 ml of rubbing alcohol, 50 ml coconut oil, 50 ml lye and a ¾-gram of pomelo peel. In setting up B, the researchers put 2 ml of rubbing alcohol, 70 ml of coconut oil, 70 ml lye and 1 gram of pomelo peel. In set up C the researchers put 2 ml of rubbing alcohol, 100 ml of coconut oil, 200 ml of lye and 2 grams of pomelo peel. After it is done, the researchers tested the product with 2respondents. Respondent A tried using the products for 10days, and Respondent B used the product for 3weeks. Furthermore, the researchers used a questionnaire using a voting scale of yes, no or maybe to test the characteristics of the medicinal soap and to test the effectiveness of the product. Base on the result of the study, medicinal soap out of pomelo peel can be used as an effective component for medicinal soap. The medicinal soap out of pomelo peel can help people to cure their acne. The data gathering used in the study is a self-constructed questionnaire which undergone content validation. Items included in the questionnaire were based on the researchers reading, difficulties and dissertations, finding and discussion, and feedback from people who had experienced body blemishes. After using the medicinal soap, the respondents proved that it is effective. All the blemishes were removed. It also shows that it has good appearance and the texture. The researchers chose to make a medicinal soap out of pomelo citrus fruit because it has many health benefits. Pomelo medicinal soap can clear acne. It also applies to other customers who have the same problem so that they can save their money. The study was conducted at Tagaytay City Science National High School (TCSNHS). The researchers used pomelo peel as the main material in the medicinal soap due to its availability in the locality of the researchers. This research focuses on the identification of its active components of pomelo. The researchers made the study from August 19 to November 20, 2017.