N. Marliati, I. Pranita Sirega, C. Ulina Tarigan
This research aims to: 1) determine the right composition in making soap from fragrant pandan leaf powder, 2) determine the special features of fragrant pandan leaf powder soap, and 3) determine the quality of soap (storage) from fragrant pandan leaf powder. The research method used is the experimental research model. making transparent soap with the addition of fragrant pandan leaf powder under SNI standards. The quality of transparent soap can be known from organoleptic and preference tests. The composition of the addition of fragrant pandan leaf powder with different concentrations of 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5% in the soap made based on the preference test for transparent soap, it is known from the respondent's test that 78% liked the smell of soap, 58% said the color of the soap was dark green, 53% said the soap was very smooth without any grains, 50% said the transparency of the soap that could see objects up to <4 cm and the power very strong soap cleanser. Respondents' impression when using soap is 87% stating the impression is moist, 86% the impression is not hot, 82% feels soft, 80% feels dry, and 67% has foam power. The impression after using soap, 85% of respondents strongly agree that it is not irritating, 84% does not cause allergies, 77% is clean, 75% is fresh, 74% is moist, smooth and the mat/non-slippery is 67% respectively. All soaps produced give homogeneous results, pH 5.5. The addition of 1.5% pandan leaf powder was shown to inhibit the growth of fungi with an inhibition zone diameter of 37 mm. © 2023 Author(s).
Cosmetology Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Caturtunggal, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Depok, 55281, Indonesia
