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M. Dirhamsyah
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Syiah Kuala
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Making Aromatherapy Candles with Natural Ingredients from Essential Oils and Soybean Oil Syaifullah Muhammad; M. Dirhamsyah; Ernawati Ernawati; Raihan Dara Lufika; Sabrina Khairunnisa; Nanda Funna Ledita
Journal of Patchouli and Essential Oil Products JOURNAL OF PACTHOULI AND ESSENTIAL OIL PRODUCT : VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 (DECEMBER 2022)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24815/jpeop.v1i2.28501

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Relaxation is considered as a process that relieves stress on your mind and body. At the present,  there are many different forms of relaxation and aromatherapy. One of the important products to  be developed further is aromatherapy candles. However, candles on the market generally still use  materials that are not environmentally friendly such as paraffin. So this study aims to making  aromatherapy candle using natural ingredients from essential oils and soybean oil. Soybean oil (Soy wax) is a potential substitute for paraffin which is biodegradable, renewable and friendly  environment. This study also uses patchouli oil, peppermint oil and lemon oil which have benefits  for anti-depressant, relieve pain and for immune system. The aromatherapy candle materials consist  of : soy wax, essential oils, dyes, candle wick and candle glass. The research stage was started by  developing the aromatherapy candle formulas, establishing the working procedures, and  conducting quality testing, involve test the preference for the smell of candles before and after  burning, burn time test, test for the overall appearance of the candle, visual test colour preferences  and therapeutic effect. The research revealed that the aromatherapy candle 1) 73,3% respondent agree the aroma of the candle more preferable when the candle was burned compared to unburned  candle; 2) have burn time ranged from 8 hours 14 minutes to 10 hours 20 minutes; 3) 93.3% of  respondents like and really like the texture and visual of the candle, based on SNI 0386-1989-A/II  0348-1980, the physical condition of a good candle is to have the same and even colour, not cracked,  not deformed and not broken; 4) 80% respondent like and really like the colour of the candle; 5)  93.3% respondent agree and strongly agree that the aroma of candles has a good therapeutic effect for provide a calm, comfortable effect and can improve mood.
Innovation of Aromatherapy Product using Aceh Essential Oil Syaifullah Muhammad; M. Dirhamsyah; Ernawati Ernawati; Raihan Dara Lufika; Sabrina Khairunnisa; Nanda Funna Ledita
Journal of Patchouli and Essential Oil Products JOURNAL OF PACTHOULI AND ESSENTIAL OIL PRODUCT : VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 (DECEMBER 2022)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (329.326 KB) | DOI: 10.24815/jpeop.v1i2.28502

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Nowadays, many Indonesian people return to various traditional medicinal plants to cure various diseases. This is due to the development of various sciences and technology, one of which is in the Atsiri field. Essential oils are often used as aromatherapy because they can foster a feeling of calm and can keep away from feelings of anxiety and restlessness. The use of essential oils from spices is a suitable choice of innovation in today's modern world of health. The purpose of this research is to make aromatherapy products using high-grade patchouli oil and essential oils of Acehnese spices that are efficacious for treating various diseases. The ingredients used in the manufacture of this product are high-grade patchouli oil, cajuput oil, nutmeg oil, cinnamon oil, clove bud oil, menthol, champers, and carrier oil. The research stage was started by developing the aromatherapy formulas, establishing the working procedures, and conducting quality testing. This spice aromatherapy product was tested on 25 respondents to determine its effectiveness on health. The results show that 68% respondents agree that spice aromatherapy products can affect body relaxation and 55% agree that they can improve sleep quality. As many as 88% of respondents agree that spice aromatherapy is effective for reducing headaches and catching colds and 84% of respondents agree that this product has an effect on relieving breathing. The results also show that all respondents agree that this product has a unique and classic aroma. However, there are some respondents (28%) who do not like this scent, while 72% really like it. These results show that spice aromatherapy products still need to be formulated to get other aroma variants to provide an alternative for consumers who do not like the strong aroma of spices.
Patchouli Oil Innovation in Making Peel-Off Masks to Inhibit Acne Bacteria Elly Sufriadi; Tiara Novebrina; Syaifullah Muhammad; M. Dirhamsyah
Journal of Patchouli and Essential Oil Products JOURNAL OF PACTHOULI AND ESSENTIAL OIL PRODUCT : VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 (DECEMBER 2022)
Publisher : Universitas Syiah Kuala

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (204.529 KB) | DOI: 10.24815/jpeop.v1i2.28823

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One of the plants that produce essential oils is patchouli. Patchouli contains patchouli oil which has many benefits, including as an antibacterial, antioxidant, and can be used in perfume mixtures. In this study, patchouli oil was used in the manufacture of peel-off masks. This study aims to test the ability of peel off masks as antibacterial which can inhibit acne-causing bacteria. The results of this study are peel-off mask can inhibit the growth of acne-causing bacteria, namely Staphylococcus aureus. The clear zone formed is 11.8 mm, which indicates that the peel-off mask has a strong inhibitory power to inhibit the growth of acne-causing bacteria. Peel-off masks have a thick texture, white colour, and are easy to peel off when dry.  The results of this study provide information for the development of Peel-Off masks as antibacterial, especially for the cosmetic and health fields.
Co-Authors Elly Sufriadi Ernawati Ernawati Ernawati Ernawati Nanda Funna Ledita Nanda Funna Ledita Raihan Dara Lufika Sabrina Khairunnisa Sabrina Khairunnisa Syaifullah Muhammad Tiara Novebrina