Lilin aromaterapi, bedak dingin dan lulur mangir

Summary

In this informative session, Professor Suio from the Faculty of Pharmacy at Gajah Mada University introduces viewers to the creation of natural cosmetics. The presentation covers the making of an aromatherapy candle using paraffin wax, stearic acid, and citronella oil, a traditional cold powder (Basa Dinging) from rice, and a skin treatment called Lulur Mang, incorporating ingredients like turmeric and tamarind. Each method is demonstrated with a focus on simplicity and natural ingredients, offering a glimpse into Indonesian natural cosmetic practices.

Takeaways

• 📚 The speaker, Suio, is a professor in the Pharmaceutical Biology Department at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Gajah Mada University.
• 🌿 The session focuses on making natural cosmetics, specifically aromatherapy candles, cold powder (Basa Dinging), and Lulur Mang Mang.
• 🕯️ To make an aromatherapy candle, the main ingredients are solid paraffin, steric acid, and citronella oil, with equipment including porcelain cups and a candle mold.
• 🔥 The procedure for the candle involves heating steric acid until it becomes liquid, melting solid paraffin, mixing the two, adding citronella oil, and pouring the mixture into a mold to solidify.
• 🌼 Citronella oil is used for its pleasant aroma and is a key component in the aromatherapy candle.
• 🍚 Cold powder (Basa Dinging) is made from rice and water, crushed into a fine powder, mixed with water to form a paste, and then shaped into balls for drying.
• 🍚 The cold powder is traditionally used by the Japanese and is applied to the face, neck, and hands to make the skin smooth and glowing.
• 🌿 Lulur Mang Mang is a yellow cosmetic made from ingredients like turmeric, tamarind, and rice, blended with water and filtered for use.
• 🧪 The Lulur Mang Mang mixture is applied to the skin and left for about 5 minutes before washing off, traditionally used by Javanese brides for 7 days before marriage.
• 🌺 The session highlights the importance of natural ingredients in cosmetics and their traditional uses in Indonesian culture.
• 🙌 The assistant demonstrates the preparation of each cosmetic, emphasizing the hands-on process and the simplicity of the ingredients.

Q & A

Who is introducing the session and where do they work?

The session is introduced by Suio Prono, who works in the Faculty of Pharmacy at Gadjah Mada University.

What are the materials needed to make candle aromatherapy?

The materials needed are solid paraffin, stearic acid, and citronella oil.

What equipment is required to make the candle aromatherapy?

The equipment required includes two porcelain cups, a candle mold, and chopsticks with a wick.

What is the first step in making the candle aromatherapy?

The first step is heating the stearic acid in a porcelain cup until it becomes liquid at approximately 50°C to 55°C.

How is the mixture for the candle aromatherapy prepared after melting the stearic acid and paraffin?

The melted stearic acid and paraffin are mixed together in one porcelain cup, and then citronella oil is added to the mixture and stirred well.

What is the final step in making the candle aromatherapy?

The final step is pouring the mixture into a candle mold, letting it solidify, and then removing the chopstick to light the wick.

What are the materials needed to make cold powder?

The materials needed to make cold powder are rice and water.

How is the rice processed to make cold powder?

The rice is crushed in a mortar with a stamper until it becomes a powder, then filtered to obtain a fine powder.

How is the cold powder prepared for use after mixing with water?

The powder is mixed with water to form a solid paste, which is then shaped into balls and dried in an oven. When ready for use, the balls are mixed with water to form a liquid.

What ingredients are needed to make the lulur mang natural cosmetic?

The ingredients needed are kurkuma hanana (yellow turmeric), turmeric, crangan (litsea cubeba), rice, and water.

How is the lulur mang mixture prepared?

The ingredients are sliced and blended with water, then filtered using a piece of tissue to obtain a usable liquid mixture.

How is the lulur mang cosmetic traditionally used in Javanese culture?

In Javanese culture, the lulur mang cosmetic is applied daily for seven days before a girl gets married to ensure her skin is smooth and glowing.