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An Analysis of Mercury (Hg) Levels in Face Whitening Cream Circulated at Lueng Putu Market, Bandar Baru District T. Khairol Razi
International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research Vol 4, No 1 (2021): ICMR
Publisher : Universitas Serambi Mekkah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32672/pic-mr.v4i1.3777

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Whitening cream is a type of cosmetics containing various chemical substances that can lighten dark spots on the skin. Prolonged use of whitening cream is claimedto be able to reduce or even eliminate hyperpigmentation on the skin. However, many whitening creams contain mercury which can cause pigmentation with permanent damages on the skin and body. The creams sometimes have no BPOM permission and are sold at a cheap price. This study thus aimed to investigate the presence of Mercury (Hg) in facial whitening creams of two different brands, namely Natural 99 and Collagen Night, circulating at Lueng Putu Market, Bandar Baru District, Pidie Jaya Regency. These brands were selected because they are popular among women living around the Lueng Putu market. This type of research was experimental. Based on the examination of the mercury content in two samples using a positive atomic absorption spectrophotometer method, it was found that there ismercury (Hg) with level of 176.2578 in Sample1 and level of 172.7299 in Sample 2.This concentration exceeds the threshold set by the BPOM RI Number 12 of 2019, which should be no more than 1 mg/kg or 1 mg/L (ppm). It is thus suggested that customers stop using the creamsto avoid their dangerous effects. For detoxification purpose, customers should use skin care products with natural ingredients, such as fruit masks for external treatment, andconsume fruit, vegetables, and more water for internal treatment.Consulting a doctor is highly advised before and after using certain whitening creams. Keywords: Mercury Level, Face Whitening Cream.
Analysis of Anti-Bacterial Acetivity Test of Binahong Leaves Ethanol Extract Agains Bacteria T. Khairol Razi; Khiisfanda Khiisfanda; Rizarullah Rizarullah
International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research Vol 5, No 2 (2022): ICMR
Publisher : Universitas Serambi Mekkah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32672/pic-mr.v5i2.5429

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Antibacterial is a compound that can be used for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria. Traditionally Binahong plants (Anredera cordifolia) are plants known to the public to handle various diseases. Binahong leaf that has antibacterial natural compounds such as oleanolic acid, ursolic acid and apigenin. This study aims to examine the antibacterial activity of ethanol extract of binahong leaves against staphylococcus aureus bacteria. This research is using experimental method. Leaves binahong obtained from Sawang Aceh Utara. The maceration stage is done by using ethanol 96% for 3 days and then in doing phytochemical test to find out secondary metabolic content. Antibacterial testing using discs. The results of phytochemical tests found secondary metabolic compounds class of alkaloids, polyphenols, saponins, quinones, and triterpenoids. Antibacterial test using 25%, 50%, 75% concentration, negative control (Aquadest), and Positive control (Amoxicillin) obtained the results are 6mm, 6mm, 6.67mm, 0mm, 30,67 mm. Based on the research of ethanol extract of binahong leaf has an inhibitory power to the growth of Staphylococcus Aureus bacteria at 75% concentration. At concentrations of 25% and 50% there was no inhibition zone of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria growth. Keywords: Ektrak Etanol, Antibacterial, Daun Binahong, Staphylococcus Aureus