THE INVESTIGATION EFFECT OF ADDITIONAL VEGETABLE OIL ADDITIVES ON THE PROCESS OF MAKING BABY RASH CREAM
Siti Fatimah (a)*, Fauzan Adzami Lumumba (a)

(a) Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Abstract

Diaper rash or diaper rash is a skin disorder that arises due to irritation and inflammation of the baby^s genital area which usually occurs at the age of less than 3 years and most often occurs at the age of 9-12 months. Rashes occur due to several factors including the role of urine, feces, friction, high skin moisture, chemical irritation, improper use of diapers, and the presence of bacterial and fungal inf\ections. One of the treatment and prevention of this rash can be done by giving a cream for baby diaper rash. This study aims to examine the effect of variations in the composition of virgin coconut oil, almond oil, beeswax, aloe vera, and zinc oxide on the preparation of baby diaper rash cream using lavender essential oil. The tests carried out included organoleptic tests, homogeneity tests, pH tests, dispersibility tests, adhesive tests, and stability tests. The most optimal experimental results are in the 7th sample. In the organoleptic test, a white color with a creamy texture and lavender aroma was produced. For homogeneity test obtained homogeneous. The pH obtained is 7.84. Spreading power ranges from 2 cm - 4.5 cm. The stickiness test was obtained with a value of 72 seconds. The results of the stability test in terms of organoleptic and homogeneity both before and after the cycle test, the cream did not change. Meanwhile, during the cycle process, the results of pH, stickiness, and spreadability of the preparation changed with a pH value of 5, adhesion for 99 seconds, and spreadability ranging from 2.5 cm - 4.5 cm

Keywords: Diaper rash, cream, vegetable oil

Topic: Organic Chemistry