Palangka Raya (ANTARA) - Students from the University of Palangka\nRaya (UPR), Central Kalimantan, are developing a cold powder cosmetic\nmade from activated tumih wood charcoal and putat leaf extract as an\ninnovation based on natural ingredients.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis research stems from efforts to develop traditional cold powder\ninto a functional cosmetic product backed by scientific testing,\u201d said\nthe Head of the Student Research Team, Anisa Nugrolla Heni, in Palangka\nRaya on Monday.<\/p>\n
She explained that the research was conducted through the Student\nCreativity Programme for Exact Sciences (PKM-RE), funded by the Ministry\nof Education, Culture, Research, and Technology.<\/p>\n
Activated charcoal from tumih wood, a plant native to the peatlands\nof Central Kalimantan, is utilised due to its microporous structure and\nsurface area, which supports its ability to absorb oil and\nimpurities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe use tumih wood activated charcoal as an absorbent material, while\nthe putat leaf extract serves as a source of bioactive compounds that\nsupport cosmetic functions,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Anisa explained that the putat leaf extract contains flavonoids,\ntannins, and other antioxidant compounds, which in this study are\nexamined to support antibacterial activity and help maintain skin\ncondition.<\/p>\n
According to her, this development uses a hybrid approach by\ncombining two active ingredients, differing from previous cold powder\nresearch which tended to rely on a single active ingredient.<\/p>\n
The research is also directed towards objectively measuring the\neffectiveness of sebum reduction using a skin analyser.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe use of a skin analyser is a vital part of this research so that\nthe product\u2019s effectiveness can be assessed through sebum level\nmeasurements, rather than relying solely on subjective observation,\u201d she\nstated.<\/p>\n
Anisa noted that the combination of tumih wood activated charcoal and\nputat leaf extract has not been previously studied using this same\nquantitative approach; therefore, this research is expected to expand\nthe use of local natural resources for cosmetic development.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause Central Kalimantan possesses very abundant natural\nresources, which are highly beneficial for the community,\u201d she\nadded.<\/p>\n
The research was initiated by Anisa (Physics) alongside Ade Theresia\nHutauruk (Physics), Muhammad Ramadhani (Pharmacy), and Rumita\n(Chemistry), under the supervision of lecturer Made Dirgantara.<\/p>\n
The team has also presented their research progress through several\nscientific forums, including SEMIRATA, the Student Seminar, and\nBASISTORA, as part of research dissemination and academic networking\nactivities.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/upr-students-develop-natural-based-cosmetic-innovation-1789376721", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }