Our Lady of the Pillar College - Cauayan Isa.

Fr. Fidel Roque Campus

San Fermin, Cauayan City, Isabela
Junior High School Department
A.Y 2018-2019

SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATORY PROJECT:

PARAFFIN FREE DIY
LEMON SCENTED CANDLE
AS A MOOD ENHANCER

PRESENTED BY:
ELIZA ADRIANNE C. CORDERO
KARL VINCENT F. GONZALES
ALTHEA SAMANTHA PASCUA
LEOLOID JAY ANGOLUAN

PRESENTED TO:

MRS. JOANNA GRACE M. ROLES

 ABSTRACT

Our Science Investigatory Project, Paraffin Free DIY Lemon Scented Candle As A Mood

Enhancer, was done to help cure headaches, nausea, asthma, fevers, anxiety and help enhance

our mood. We aim to avoid the use of paraffin in candles and acquire a scent that can help

enhance moods and avoid lung cancer caused by the fumes of paraffin.

To create a DIY candle such as ours, you only need the following: Coconut Oil, Beeswax,

Candlewicks, & Lemon Essential Oils. Melt the beeswax and mix with the Coconut Oil &

Essential Oil, then pour into a container and place the wick. In the end of our investigation, all

recipients commented on how it helped them from a headache, anxiety and it enhanced their

mood.

So in conclusion, we can say that our investigation was able to prove our point that using non-

paraffin candles are safer to use and that the scent of lemons can help cure anxiety, nausea,

asthma, headaches, fevers and help enhance moods.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to acknowledge the presence of God, the Father Almighty for gifting us the knowledge,

strength, and perseverance to continue our investigation even though there were hardships.

Our science teacher, Mrs. Joanna Grace M. Roles, for helping us understand the basics and the

fundamentals to create this investigation properly, and correctly. For answering our questions regarding

the creation of our investigation.

Our dear parents who helped us purchase the materials needed to create the product. For being patient

with us, supporting and comforting us that our investigation will succeed.

To our fellow classmates, family and recipients who gave their insights and reactions to our product, that

helped us know that it has done its purpose exactly.

We would like to acknowledge all who helped us in our investigation as the people who have help,

comfort and supported us from the beginning.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT….____________________________________________________…i
ACNKNOWLEDGEMENT...________________________________________…ii
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY…__________________________________… 1
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM…__________________________________… 2
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY…__________________________________ … 3
SCOPE AND LIMITATION…________________________________________… 4
CHAPTER 2 : REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE…_______________... 5
CHAPTER 3 : METHODOLOGY____________________________________... 6
CHAPTER 4 : RESULTS AND DISCUSSION__________________________... 7
CHAPTER 5 : CONCLUSION_______________________________________... 8
CHAPTER 6 : RECOMMENDATION________________________________... 9
CHAPTER 7 : BIBLIOGRAPHY____________________________________... 10

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CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Our Science Investigatory Project, Paraffin Free DIY Lemon Scented Candle as a

Mood Enhancer, was done to help cure headaches, nausea, asthma, fevers, anxiety
 and to help enhance moods. We aim to avoid the use of paraffin in candles and

acquire a scent that can help enhance moods and avoid lung cancer caused by the

fumes of paraffin.
We chose this topic because we often realize that whenever a regular store bought

candle is lit, instead of being able to breathe easier and have a lighter feeling to the

chest, all it does is make breathing more complicated and has even caused one of us

to cough and go out of the area it was lit to breathe normally again.
Unknown to some, the candles bought at stores are candles that are made out of

paraffin, which is a petroleum byproduct that was hygienically tested safe but was

revealed to release harmful fumes such as benzene and tolouene which can lead to

lung cancer if ever inhaled for long periods of time. And these candles are usually lit

for long periods of time and because of that, can release this fumes in respectively

large amounts depending on how long and how large the candle is.
So we researched and found out that candles made out of beeswax are candles that are

more safe and don’t release this kinds of fumes. Which makes is much more safer to

light rather than the paraffin candles.

After we acknowledged the fact about this candles we realized that essential oils give

off the natural scents of flowers and fruits which are very fragrant and also have

therapeutic qualities. Because of these facts, we decided to combine these two

elements to create a candle that is safe and easy to reproduce .

1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The objectives of this investigation are to:
 be able to create DIY candles safe and good for the health
 prove that lemon scent can enhance moods and etc.
 Avoid creating paraffin candles

Why you may ask? Because we hypothesize that beeswax candles and essential oil such as

Lemons can be of great use and relevance to the people who need anti-stressors that can be lit

and ready to used.

These candles aim in trying to open the people’s eyes that it is much better to create the candles

themselves, which they can be sure is safe, rather than using some candles that could potentially

endanger their health just because of these fumes.

We asked questions during the process of this investigation such as:

What if we were able to instill this thought into the minds of others and create a more safe candle

to use?

What if we could have chose two or maybe three essential oils instead of just one to see if more

essentials oils can result in a more effective reaction?

What if the person who uses our candles feels the exact opposite of what we aim for?

These are the ‘what ifs’ that troubled us during this investigation that we thought about.

1.3 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The purpose of this study and investigation is to keep on reducing the use of Paraffin

candles and to help cure anxiety, fever, asthma, headaches, nausea, vomiting and

enhance moods by using this candle. This could also be an encouragement for

everyone to create DIY candles such as these for their own comfort and hobby.
WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS STUDY?
The significance of this study is to further prove and create a fact that creating

homemade candles can actually be a hobby of some.

This study wants to prove its significance by undergoing the process needed because

it aims to help cure daily struggles such as headaches, nausea, vomiting, stress,

anxiety, fever, cough and so on.

This study shows that creating things in our own can just be safe like the ones bought

in stores because if it is to create and reproduce it is better to create this candles

yourself and customize its scent and amount.

1.4 SCOPE AND LIMITATION

This study can pass through countless limitations if ever done through more intricate

and detailed work.

Yet, we chose to not go overboard, and to take one step at a time to see if this

investigation would succeed.

Our study limits on how the scent of the candle can affect a person when they are

suffering from headache, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, fever, asthma and even enhancing

moods.
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CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Lemon essential oil can be used for a wide variety of conditions, from relieving

nausea to reducing bad breath. Let’s take a look at the benefits this potent fruit provides. Using

lemon essential oil is a great way to relieve nausea, especially related to pregnancy and morning

sickness. The effects of lemon essential oil on nausea and vomiting in pregnant women. One

group inhaled the lemon oil as soon as they felt nauseous, and the other group inhaled a placebo.

The study found that there was a significant difference between the two groups, with the group

that inhaled the lemon essential oil reporting significantly lower levels of nausea. Since lemon

essential oil is carminative, it can reduce cramps, heartburn, indigestion and an upset stomach. If

you’re feeling a bit nauseous, simply inhale the uplifting scent of lemon. You can inhale directly

from the bottle, diffuse throughout the home, or inhale through a personal essential oil diffuser.

Some of these participants were told what effects to expect and some were not. The results of

participants were expecting this outcome or not. The mood-enhancing effects of lemon essential

oil were much higher than from either lavender or water. Cover your head with a towel, and

breathe in the vapors for five minutes. Diffusing lemon essential oil throughout the home can

remove of odors caused by smoking, pets or cooking. It leaves the home smelling fresh and clean

while increasing energy levels and improving mood. Lemon is widely appreciated for its “clean”

smell,but has numerous therapeutic qualities as well. It improves concentration, aids in digestion

and eases symptoms of acne and arthritis.

Paraffin wax is made from a petroleum byproduct which was hygienically tested safe by

laboratories but using Paraffin candles can be harmful to our health because these candles give

off harmful fumes (benzene and toluene) when lighted. If you ingest liquid paraffin or inhale

paraffin candle fumes, you may have adverse reactions including nausea, vomiting, headaches or

even benzene pollution that can lead to lung cancer. But there are no major side effects to the

standard topical application.

CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

Materials:

1) Containers

2) Lemons / Lemon Essential Oil

3) Beeswax / Beeswax candle

4) Candlewicks

5) Coconut Oil

6) Stove

7) Pot

8) Spatula

Procedure:
1. Place the amount of beeswax and coconut oil in the pot and turn on the stove to melt them.

Once it’s melted turn off the stove and let it sit for a short while.
2. While waiting for the mixture to sit start placing the candlewicks in the containers and use

pencils to help center them. Make sure the wicks do not touch the bottom of the container.
3. After a short while proceed on adding the essential oil, then mix the mixture and pour to the

containers.
4. Afterwards, leave the containers to cool for a few hours or days depending on how much of

the mixture is made.

5. After it cools it is ready to be lighted!
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CHAPTER IV

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

RECIPIENTS REACTION
Paulin It smells really good and is very natural to the nose. It was able to

Maramba lessen my stress and anxiety when I was thinking about projects,

assignments, and deadlines.

Denise The candle was able to make me feel less anxious and brought me

Carabbacan to a better mood. Maybe I can make my own candle like this.
Mariah The scent of the candle filled my room and was able to give me a

Baniqued more productive mood when I smelled the aroma. I also feel like I

want to make my own candle because of this.

Alena Palapal It has a very nice scent and when I lit it after having a stressful day

at home, It helped calm me down faster after smelling its scent.

Hannah The candle had a scent that made my headache disappear when it

Credo was lit.

Jenielyn The candle’s scent was very refreshing and made my nausea

Gamiao disappear, once.

Lorraine The scent of the candle is refreshing and relieved my stress when I

Adriatico lighted it while I was busy with doing my project in Cookery.

Jixie Tallano It has a very refreshing smell that relieved me when I was

exhausted.
Howard The candle is very fragrant and was able to make my mood more

Alcantara calm and cheery.

By analyzing the reactions and feedbacks of our recipients, we can say that the candles were able

to fulfill our objectives as their insights are the results that we aimed for.

CHAPTER V
 CONCLUSION

The candles were able to prove that lemon scents can enhance moods, cure nausea, stress, anxiety, asthma

and fevers. It is already a non-paraffin candle and some recipients were even encouraged to create their

own safe non-paraffin candles.

So in conclusion, we can say that non-paraffin candles with essential oils can be very useful in creating a

fragrant home and environment, but it can also serve as a candle that is good and safe for the health.

The candle resulted in being able to cure our recipients headaches, anxiety, stress and nausea which

means that it is successful.

CHAPTER VI

RECOMMENDATION

We would suggest to create the candles in large amounts so that the fragrant smell can be

smelled quicker than in small amounts. Try creating candles with essential oils that can treat

or help cure more serious illnesses.

One more suggestion is to combine two essential oils in creating the candles in hopes of

being able to combine the essential oils therapeutic qualities to its scent to have much more

effective results.
Another is if there is no place to purchase beeswax an alternative can be odorless beeswax

candles that we had also used as an alternative because no stores sell beeswax here in our

area.
It might be better to conduct the experiment to people who are daily stressed, feel nausea,

have reoccurring asthma attacks and to be people who are currently experiencing coughs,

fevers and mood swings. An example can be pregnant women, adults, asthmatic people and

so on and so forth.

CHAPTER VII

BIBLIOGRAPHY

http://www.aromatherapy.com/most_popular.html
https://www.livestrong.com/article/274566-the-side-effects-of-paraffin-wax/
https://monq.com/eo/essential-oils/lemon/
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