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Effectiveness of Aloe Vera (Aloe

Barbadensis) and Coconut Oil (Cocos
Nucifera) as an Alternative Shoe Shiner
for Coloured Leather Shoes

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 Shoes are accessories that are vital
to people. On the other hand, it is
important because of its fashion appeal
that adds emphasis to your clothing. A
potential product in nature can promote
the quality of shoes as an environmental
friendly as the process does not need
expensive factory equipment and the
substances do not leave environmental
residue.

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 Nowadays shoe shiners are expensive and some
of it are not even reliable and satisfying. It is
inexpensive, chemical-free, environmental friendly and
organic shoe shiner.
Through this product situation, the researcher
investigated and experimented a study about the
alternative of Aloe Vera and coconut oil as alternative
organic shoe shiner especially for the less fortunate
students.

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 Research Procedure

1. Cut the Aloe Vera into halves

2. Scrape the aloe vera gel
3. Pound the gel using mortar and pestle
4. Strain it then set it aside for a while
5. After that, get the milk of the coconut by adding water
and to squeeze it.
6. Cook the coconut milk for 35 minutes in low heat
while stirring it until it’s golden brown.

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In this study we determined the effectiveness of the product through surveys, the
right measurement of our product through trials and the validity of shoe color.

Comparison of Natural AloeNut Shoe Shiner and

Commercial Shoe Shiner
25
Nmber of Respondents

20

15

10

0
AloeNut Shoe Shiner Commercial Shoe Shiner
Choices

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Materials Sample A Sample B Sample C

Aloe Vera 5% 10% 20%

Coconut Oil 5% 10% 20%

Water 5% 5% 10%

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 Materials Ratio

Aloe Vera 236.588 ml (1 cup)

Coconut Oil 236.588 ml (1 cup)

Product 473.176 ml (2 cups)

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 Performance of Shoe Polish and Compared with
Commercial Product

Formulated Shoe Polish

Physical Commercial
A B C
Properties Product
(D)
Duration/Rub Good Good Excellent
Resistance
Luster/Gloss Excellent Good
Color/Fading Good Excellent Excellent
Resistance
Odor Good Excellent Good

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 Conclusion

Based on the result obtained in this study, the

following conclusions are drawn:

1. Determined that in one tablespoon applied product

in shoes could last for at least five days.
2. Determined that the product is valid for any kind
of shoe color.
3. Determined that the product will cease after 1
month.

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 Recommendation

Based from the drawn conclusions, the researchers

recommended the following:

1. Gather more data in order to remain the viscosity

of the product after it was processed.
2. Conduct more reliable tests to have a satisfying
product.

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 Thank you!

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