Using Nanoemulsion Technology, Lecturer from Faculty of Agricultural Technology Udayana University Creates Cosmetic Products Based on Local Raw Materials

Lecturer of the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, namely Mr. Dr. Ir. I Dewa Gde Mayun Permana, M.S. from the Food Technology Study Program in collaboration with Dr. Ir. Lutfi Suhendra, M.P. from the Agroindustrial Technology Study Program Together with several students, namely I Wayan Ryantama Swastika Braja and Farchriansyah created cosmetic products based on local raw materials by utilizing Nanoemulsion Technology.

 

Through product research Innovation, cosmetic products are created such as Face Mist, Hand Sanitizer and Make Up Cleaner. Uniquely, these cosmetic products are created using basic ingredients from local products such as carrot extract, turmeric extract, virgin coconut oil (VCO) and various essential oils from local flowers and leaves such as ylang flower, cempaka flower, bay leaves and others.

 

Mr. Dr. Ir. Lutfi Suhendra, M.P. also said that in the process of making these products, nanoemulsion and microemulsion technology were applied. The cosmetic products produced have advantages, namely Food Grade, able to penetrate the epidermis layer of the skin, have a clear and transparent appearance, do not cause skin irritation and are non-toxic. He also said that through the results of research and product innovation, it is expected to produce safe and food grade cosmetic products so that in the future this product can provide education to the public to be wise in choosing cosmetic products so that they can choose cosmetic products based on local ingredients, non-toxic and safe to use so it does not cause side effects on consumers.