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Extraction And Formulation Of Perfume From Lemongrass Leaves
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1.3 STATEMENT OF PROBLEMS
The problem
of perfume extraction process is the distortion of the odor of the
aromatic compounds obtained from the raw materials. This is due to heat,
harsh solvents and also through the exposure to oxygen which will
denature the aromatic compounds. These will either change their odor,
character or render them odorless.
The problem of formulation of
perfume involves knowing the proportion in which essential oil, and
other materials to be mixed to avoid skin irritation and increase the
intensity and longevity of the perfume.
Most imported perfumes are
synthetic odorant which are not pure chemical substance but are mixture
of organic compounds that are harmful when applied.
There are limited
perfume plants, from which perfume can be made; this can lead to
importation of perfume thereby causing the decline of foreign reserves
and unemployment.
1.4 OBJECTIVE OF PROJECT
The main objective of this project is to extract and formulate perfume from Lemon grass (CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS).
1.5 JUSTIFICATION/SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This
project focuses on the production of perfumes from natural/plant
sources as against synthetic chemicals thereby will reduce any side
effect resulting from synthetic chemicals.
The success of this work
will stimulate the development of the perfume industry locally because
of available, cheap raw materials.
More jobs will be created by those
that will be engaged in planting/cultivating of the plant as well as
establishing small scale extraction plants.
There will be reduction on the resources spent on importation of lemon grass fragrance by end users.
1.6 SCOPE OF THE WORK
This project work is on how perfumes are extracted and formulated from lemongrass. It further entails;
o The synthetic and aromatic sources of perfumes.
o The composition of perfumes and its concentration
o The extraction methods and formulation process involved
o The economic importance of lemongrass and the uses of lemongrass oil in perfume production process.
1.7 USES OF PERFUMES
1) The sense of smell is considered a right brain activity, which rules emotions, memory and creativity.
2) Perfumes are used to mask body odor.
3) Used to make people feel good
4) To heal and cure physical and emotional problems
5) Perfumes are being revived to help balance hormonal and body energy.
6) It helps to bolster the immune system when inhaled or applied topically.
7) Smelling sweet smells also affects ones mood and can be used as a form of psychotherapy.
8) Perfumes are being created to duplicate the effect of pheromones and stimulate sexual arousal receptors in the brain.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Perfume extraction refers to the extraction of aromatic compounds from raw materials, using methods such as distillation, solvent extraction, expression or enfleurage. The extracts are either essential oils, absolutes, concretes, or butters, depending on the amount of waxes in the extracted product. Heat, chemical solvents, or exposure to oxygen in the extraction process denature the aromatic compounds, either changing their odour, character or rendering them odourless. In this work three method ... Continue reading---
