Caleso (Cassava Leaf Soap): Cassava Leaf Extract Herbal Soap as a Solution to Skin Problems

Ananda Aprilia; Wipsar Sunu Brams Dwandaru

doi:10.35895/rf.v5i1.20

Authors

Ananda Aprilia Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Author
Wipsar Sunu Brams Dwandaru Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35895/rf.v5i1.20

Keywords:

Caleso, Herbal soap, Cassava leaf extract

Abstract

Skin health is an important thing to always pay attention to. A person's lack of maintaining healthy skin can result in skin problems such as wounds and acne. Wounds and acne on the skin can be caused by the activity of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. One effective way to treat acne and wounds is to use soap. Researchers had the idea to make herbal soap from cassava leaf extract (Manihot esculenta). So far, cassava leaves have not been used optimally. In fact, based on research, cassava leaves contain vitamin C, flavonoids, saponins and triterpenoids which are believed to have antibacterial activity and speed up the wound healing process. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of antiseptic herbal soap from cassava leaf extract (Manihot esculenta) on acne and skin wounds caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. The type of research used is experimental research. The research was carried out by carrying out several tests, namely organoleptic tests, homogeneity tests, foam height tests, pH tests, and irritation tests. The research results show that cassava leaves can be used to make soap that can treat skin problems such as wounds and acne. Cassava leaf extract herbal soap is safe to use for Indonesian people who have skin problems such as acne and wounds because it contains natural ingredients that are suitable for use on all skin types.

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