Nusantara Mengabdi kepada Negeri
Vol. 1 No. 3 (2024): August: Nusantara Mengabdi Kepada Negeri

Pembuatan Lilin Aromaterapi dari Limbah Minyak Jelantah sebagai Upaya Pemberdayaan Ibu-Ibu PKK di Desa Kejagan

Widya Nur Rachmawati (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur)
Estevania Angel Gloria (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur)
Lu'lu'ul Mukarromah (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur)
Vanesa Rosavia Berlina (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur)
Gusti Nathan Pangestu (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur)
Anisa Mamba’ul Fitri (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur)
Derri Ardi (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur)
Citra Pramita Hermayanti (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur)
Siti Ismidul Uyun (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur)
Arianto Nara Rizky Ramadhan (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur)
Yanda Bara Kusuma (Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” Jawa Timur)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Aug 2024

Abstract

This Real Work Lecture (KKN) activity was carried out to empower Family Welfare Empowerment (PKK) mothers in Kejagan Village through training in making aromatherapy candles made from used cooking oil. The aim of this activity is to increase the knowledge and skills of PKK women in utilizing used cooking oil into economically valuable products, as well as providing an alternative home business that can increase family income. The method used was a demonstration, where the KKN team demonstrated the process of making aromatherapy candles from used cooking oil directly to the participants. The material provided includes an introduction to used cooking oil, making candles, adding coloring, and using essential oils as fragrances. After the training, participants are given the opportunity to practice making aromatherapy candles independently. Evaluation of activities shows that there has been an increase in the knowledge and skills of PKK women in utilizing used cooking oil into products of marketable value. Apart from that, participants were also enthusiastic about developing an aromatherapy candle business as a home business opportunity. This KKN activity can be a model for community empowerment based on local potential that can be applied in other villages.

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