EFFECTIVENESS OF OREGANO (Coleus amboinicus Lour.

) EXTRACT AS

ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP

COTABATO CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL -MAIN CAMPUS

Merhab A. Ayao

Muhaimen B. Salik

S.Y. 2019-2020
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The reasearchers wanted to give their greatest gratitude to the Almighty God for

giving enough knowledge, strength and ability to make their study possible and also for

the good health and well being that were very necessary in doing research.

The researchers would also like to express their warmest gratitude to their

Practical Research teacher, Sir Rico Kionisala and Project Reaserch teacher, Ma’am

Jessabelle Filosofo for the overflowing support and dedicated involvement to the

research. Their guidance and assistance were a big help to accomplish the study.

The researchers are also very thankful for having colleagues, who provided many

commnets, friendly advices and also moral support that made the researchers encouraged

and think with positivity.

Most importantly, the researchers wanted to extend their appreciation to their

biggest supporters, their family. Who were the big source of strength as well as financial

support that were important factor to make the research possible. The researchcers were

very thankful to their undertstanding in terms of unexpected sleep overs and expenses,

and never get tired to encourage, show unconditional love and support for this study.
 ABSTRACT

Acne is a common skin problem caused by dirt and bacteria from the

environment. Study shows that most of the people experiencing acne problems are teens.

In remedy to this chronic skin problem, the study aims to produce an organic antibacterial

soap. The researchers wanted to prove that oregano extract is an effective antibacterial

soap and efficacious in treating common skin problem which is acne. The research only

focuses on the effectiveness of oregano extract (Coleus amboinicus Lour.) as antibacterial

soap on treating acne. The researchers set only limited and selected tester to test the

study.

The oregano leaves contain antioxidant and antibacterial compounds that can treat

acne. Fresh oil ingredient contains carvacol and thymol which are fungicide and

disinfectant. So, the researchers come with the study in making it as an effective

antibacterial soap. To test its effectiveness the researchers, use respondent’s face as their

subject. Right part of the face was being washed with oregano antibacterial soap and the

other part washed with commercial one. Results shows that oregano extract as

antibacterial soap reduced the redness and lessen the abscesses of the acne, and there

were no harmful side effects being recorded. Comparing the results of the trial, oregano

antibacterial soap leaves skin smooth and soft than the commercial one, which leaves

skin compacted, rough and dry. Therefore, the researchers conclude that the oregano

extract is effective as an antibacterial soap.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Chapter 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-11

Background of the Study ------------------------------------------------- 1-2

Review of Related Literature ---------------------------------------- 3-6

Conceptual Paradigm -------------------------------------------------7-8

Statement of the Problem ------------------------------------------------- 8

Hypothesis ---------------------------------------------------------- 9

Significance of the Study ------------------------------------------------- 9

Scope and Delimitation ------------------------------------------------- 9

Definition of Terms ------------------------------------------------- 10-11

II. Chapter 2 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 12-14

Methodology ---------------------------------------------------------- 12

Statement of the Purpose ------------------------------------------------- 12

Instrumentation ---------------------------------------------------------- 12-13

Procedure ------------------------------------------------------------------- 14

III. Chapter 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 15-22

Result and Analysis ------------------------------------------------- 15-21

Discussion --------------------------------------------------------------- 22

IV. Chapter 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 23-24

Conclusion ---------------------------------------------------------- 23

Recommendation ---------------------------------------------------------- 24
Reference List ------------------------------------------------------------------- 25-27

Appendix ------------------------------------------------------------------- 28-32