Research Article
Formulation of Solid Soap Combination of Green Tea Leaf (Camellia sinnensis L.) and Corn Kernel (Zea mays) Extracts
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.29-3-2020.2314992, author={Solikah Ana Estikomah and Hamidah Tussifah and Nadia Kusumaningtyas and Binti Sholihatin and Lavia Dinta}, title={Formulation of Solid Soap Combination of Green Tea Leaf (Camellia sinnensis L.) and Corn Kernel (Zea mays) Extracts }, proceedings={Proceedings of the U-Go Healthy International Conference, U-Go Healthy 2020, 29 March 2020, Pacitan, East Java, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={U-GO HEALTHY}, year={2022}, month={9}, keywords={solid soap green tea corn kernel}, doi={10.4108/eai.29-3-2020.2314992} }- Solikah Ana Estikomah
Hamidah Tussifah
Nadia Kusumaningtyas
Binti Sholihatin
Lavia Dinta
Year: 2022
Formulation of Solid Soap Combination of Green Tea Leaf (Camellia sinnensis L.) and Corn Kernel (Zea mays) Extracts
U-GO HEALTHY
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.29-3-2020.2314992
Abstract
Soap is one of the daily needs used as a body cleansing agent. The variety of commercially available soaps is seen in the type, fragrance, color, and benefits offered. Corn kernels are rich in vitamin A and vitamin E, these vitamins act as natural antioxidants that can enhance the body's immunity and inhibit degenerative damage, the antioxidant content can prevent the aging process and counteract free radical. Green tea (Camellia sinensis L.) is one type of herbal plant, green tea contains polyphenols. The famous polyphenol is catechin. Catechins have antibacterial properties. This research used experimental research. The tests were carried out toward a foam-forming test, pH test, water content test, and preference test on 20 respondents. Statistical data analysis using ANOVA significance level of 5% for preference acceptance data using a DMRT significance level of 5%. Solid soap preparations from green tea extracts and corn kernels showed good quality in formulation F4: 25% corn and 75% green tea which have alkaline properties with levels pH 8.99, moisture content of 15.43.
