FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF EAU DE PARFUME (EDP) FLORAL AROMA CHARACTERISTICS

Currently, perfumes have emerged as highly sought-after cosmetic products in the Indonesian consumer market, aligning with the demands of daily life for enhanced self-assurance. Various types of perfume are categorized based on the ratio of fragrant oil content to solvent. Presently, the prevailing perfumes available in the market predominantly belong to the category with low concentrations of fragrant oils. The principal objective of this research is to formulate a product recipe for Eau de Perfume (EDP) with sweet and floral characteristics. The methodology employed in this study is experimental and consists of two phases: perfume formulation, evaluation, and final product development. The evaluation conducted in this research encompasses organoleptic and physical assessment, aroma longevity testing, spot testing, hedonic evaluation, and sensory testing. Based on the data collected from the research results, it can be concluded that the perfumes with longer aroma longevity are formulas F1 and F2. The average area of EDP spray dispersion is 74,48 mm. The most preferred hedonic test result was obtained from formula F2. Organoleptic test data for all formulas showed a clear and particle-free, the colorless solution observed after one month of storage. The solution’s viscosity increased during the fourth week due to the partial evaporation of the solvent. Sensory analysis results revealed that the aroma of all three formulas was characterized as sweet with floral undertones

STABILITY AND IRRITATION TESTING USING THE PATCH TEST METHOD OF A COMBINATION GEL FORMULATION CONTAINING ALOE VERA AND BASIL LEAF EXTRACTS

Aloe vera and basil leaves have been recognized for their anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Combining these extracts into a gel formulation offers convenience in application. However, research concerning potential irritations associated with its use remains limited. This study aims to assess irritation in humans resulting from the application of a gel formulation containing basil and aloe vera extracts using patch testing. The gel formulation is prepared with a 2% concentration of the extracts, with a 1:1 ratio of basil to aloe vera extracts. Optimization is achieved by varying carbopol concentrations and the final pH of the gel formulation. The parameters used for determining the optimal formula include organoleptic characteristics, viscosity, spreadability, adhesiveness, and pH of the formulation. The optimal formula is subsequently subjected to stability testing over four weeks and irritation testing using patch methods. A total of 25 volunteers are involved in the irritation testing. Observations are made up to 72 hours after the removal of the formulation to ensure the absence of delayed irritation effects. Aloe vera and basil extractions using ethanol as a solvent yield sequential yields of 1.7% and 3%, respectively. Quality evaluation for Formulations I (FI), II (FII), and III (FIII) includes spreadability, adhesiveness, and viscosity, as follows: (4.1 cm; 5.4 seconds; 5504 mPa.s); (6.5 cm; 4.1 seconds; 3480 mPa.s); and (5.2 cm; 4.2 seconds; 6340 mPa.s), respectively. FII is selected as the optimal formula because it exhibits wider spreadability and lower viscosity compared to FI and FIII (P <0.05). Stability testing for FII shows that the formula remains stable during storage for all quality testing parameters (P > 0.05). The Primary Irritation Index (PII) for FII has a value of 0.0216, indicating that it does not cause irritation during patch testing

Pemberdayaan Perempuan Pedesaan dengan Pendekatan Participatory Action Research: Produksi Sabun Cuci Piring Herbal Rumahan

This article aimed to do research on the economic empowerment of rural women using Participatory Action Research approach. PAR required performing research to define a problem or implement information as solutions to problems that have been defined. PAR is "research by, with, and for people" as opposed to "research on person." Participatory action research is participatory in the sense that it is a necessary condition that people play a key role and have relevant information about the existing social system (community) under review, and that they participate in the design and implementation of the action plan based on the findings of the research. This research was preceded in the search for problems faced by women in Jatisari Village, Lampung Province. The solutions obtained were in the form of providing knowledge, entrepreneurial skills, and examples of how to produce innovative products by utilizing the natural resources around them. Empowerment activities include three stages, namely: (1) Providing counseling about the possible benefits of natural resources in the environment as products for women’s needs by providing examples of the use of plants that are easy to obtain and grow, for example aloe vera which is easily found in the yard to produce a product; (2) Provide counseling on how to become a woman entrepreneur and analyze household products with high demand for daily needs (eg liquid dish soap); and (3) Demonstrating how to use aloe vera as a component in the manufacture of liquid dish soap

Pelatihan Pengolahan Umbi Porang Menjadi Produk Jelly di Pekon Bumiayu, Kabupaten Pringsewu

ABSTRAK Umbi porang memiliki kadar glukomanan tinggi, sehingga berpotensi untuk dikembangkan menjadi produk yang bermanfaat dalam menjaga kolesterol. Namun, selama ini hasil pertanian umbi porang belum diolah dan langsung dijual ke pengepul dengan harga yang sangat murah. Masyarakat juga enggan memanfaatkannya karena kandungan kalsium oksalat yang ada di porang menyebabkan gatal dan iritasi pada kulit. Oleh karena itu, kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PkM) ini dilakukan untuk memberikan penyuluhan manfaat porang bagi kesehatan, pelatihan pengolahan umbi porang menjadi pangan fungsional yaitu gummy jelly, jelly drink, dan jelly siap seduh, serta pendampingan digital marketing agar produk yang dihasilkan dapat dipasarkan dengan baik dan luas. Peserta yang mengikuti kegiatan ini adalah sebanyak 22 orang dari PKK Pekon Bumiayu, Kabupaten Pringsewu, Provinsi Lampung. Setelah mengikuti kegiatan, 100% peserta memiliki peningkatan pengetahuan terkait cara pengolahan porang dan pembuatan produk. Kegiatan PkM ke Ibu-Ibu PKK Pekon Bumiayu, Kabupaten Pringsewu, telah dilaksanakan dengan baik dan diharapkan dapat dilaksanakan berkelanjutan. Ibu-Ibu PKK Pekon Bumiayu telah mengetahui manfaat kesehatan, cara pengolahan umbi porang, dan cara pembuatan produk jelly yang bermanfaat untuk membantu menurunkan kolesterol. Kata Kunci: Porang, Pengabdian Masyarakat, Anti Kolesterol, Kudapan, Jelly  ABSTRACT Porang tubers have the potential to be turned into products that are useful in maintaining cholesterol since they contain significant levels of glucomannan. The agricultural products of porang tubers, however, have not yet been processed and are instead being sold directly to collectors at extremely low costs. Additionally, because porang contains calcium oxalate, which irritates and itches the skin, people are hesitant to use it. In order to help the community, this service project is being carried out to provide information on the health benefits of porang, training on how to turn porang tubers into functional foods like gummy jelly, jelly drink, and ready-to-drink jelly, as well as assistance with digital marketing so that the products made can be sold. Twenty-two women from PKK of Pekon Bumiayu, Pringsewu Regency, Lampung Province, participated in the activity. After joining the activity, 100% of the participants had increased knowledge regarding how to process porang and make products. PkM activities for PKK Pekon Bumiayu women, Pringsewu Regency, have been successfully carried out and are anticipated to continue in a sustainable manner. The women of PKK Pekon Bumiayu are already aware of the advantages to health, how to prepare porang tubers, and how to make cholesterol-lowering jelly products. Keywords: Porang, Community Service, Anti-Cholesterol, Snacks, Jell