SCIENCE INVESTIGATORY

PROJECT
“Homemade Sanitizer”

Northern Luzon Adventist College, Sison, Pangasinan City

2019-2020

Submitted by:
Manliclic Sir Edward P.

Submitted to:
Ms. Esteves, Clarence Martinez
Introduction
 Whenever the peoples hand used to get dirty they use to go in search of a soap and water. This

used to become a great inconvenient especially when traveling. Water spills and soap are not getting

rinsed properly and of course the water is being wasted in all of these factor contributed to the discovery

of something called hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizers were developed for use after washing hands or for

those times when soap and water are not available. They are gels that contain alcohol in order to kill the

germs present on the skin. The alcohol works immediately and effectively in order to kill bacteria and

most viruses. Alcohol can be very drying to the skin, so most brands of sanitizers also contain a

moisturizer to minimize skin dryness and irritation. We all know the importance of proper hand-washing

in reducing harmful germ transmission. However, there are times when there is no access to soap and

water or not enough time to wash thoroughly. Can a hand sanitizer serve as a suitable alternative to hand

washing? Will using a hand sanitizer decrease your chance of getting sick?

Objective

 To propose an alternative hand sanitizer.

 To discover its quality by identifying the effectiveness to the user.

 Promote Good Hygiene and Health

Significance of the Study

People will benefit from the hand sanitizer are students from preschool to college. People who

live in squatter area, condominium units and small or big houses. People who work as a part time or full

time. Hand sanitizers are convenient, portable, easy to use and not time consuming. Several studies

have concluded that the risk of spreading gastrointestinal (stomach) and respiratory infection is
decreased among families who use hand sanitizers. Commercially prepared hand sanitizers contain

ingredients that help prevent skin dryness. Using these products can result in less skin dryness and

irritation than hand-washing. Studies show that adding hand sanitizers to classrooms can reduce student

absenteeism due to illness by 20 per cent. According to studies, 1 in 5 people don’t regularly wash their

hands. Of those who do, 70% don’t use soap. Providing hand sanitizer in key areas (including bathrooms

and kitchens) makes it more likely that people will use it to kill harmful bacteria.

Actually this will benefit a lot of people who were based in their budget, it will become a great

asset for those who want organic made sanitizer. This citrus flavored hand sanitizer can be a great

significant by helping our hands to be clean and free form germs. Instead of using soap and water we

can use this hand sanitizer in traveling, in school and malls etc.

Methodology:

Aloe Vera gel

Tea tree oil

Ethyl Alcohol

Peppermint essential oil

Plastic Container

Small bottle

Definition of terms
 1. Aloe Vera Gel - A preparation of leaf pulp from the parenchymal tissue of the plant Aloe vera

(Liliaceae). Aloe vera gel contains carbohydrate polymers, such as glucomannans or pectic acid,

and various vitamins and essential amino acids, as well as other organic and inorganic

compounds. This agent has been used internally or externally for sunburn, skin problems, insect

bites, ulcers, arthritis, constipation, and as an immune system enhancer.

2. Tea Tree oil- Tea tree oil, also known as melaleuca oil or ti tree oil, is an essential oil with a

fresh camphoraceous odor and a colour that ranges from pale yellow to nearly colourless and

clear. Although there is little evidence of efficacy, as a folk medicine it is typically used as a

topical medication in low concentrations for the attempted treatments of skin conditions.

3. Ethyl Alcohol - the intoxicating agent in fermented and distilled liquors; used pure or denatured

as a solvent or in medicines and colognes and cleaning solutions.

4. Peppermint essential oil - is derived from the peppermint plant a cross between water mint and

spearmint that thrives in Europe and North America. Peppermint oil also is used for a variety of

health conditions and can be taken orally in dietary supplements or topically as a skin cream or

ointment..

5. Plastic Container - A container is something such as a box or bottle that is used to hold or store.

General Procedure

1. Scrape the gel inside the aloe Vera leaves and get about ½ cup of it.

2. Put the gel in a plastic container and add 1 cup of ethyl alcohol.

3. Then add 2 teaspoon of Tea tree oil.

4. Add 2 teaspoon of peppermint essential oil and put it into mixture.

5. Mix, till it well blend then put it in a small container.