Abstract
Balm is a thick oil containing resin oil and essential oils, feels hot. Balm is applied by rubbing and rubbing on the skin. The balm has the benefit of reducing muscle aches, which are caused by the burning sensation of the balm. Essential oils can cause a refreshing and soothing sensation after the use it. This balm can calm consumers who experience muscle pain. The aim of this study is to find out the best formula preferred by consumers aged 20 to 60 years. The method of this study is a qualitative analysis, based on the answers of questionnaires by respondent. Four balm formula was tested, namely Balm no 1, Balm no 2, Balm no 3, Balm no 4. The parameter assessed is aroma, texture, color and warm sensation. The results show that the description of male consumers (54.5%), women (45.5%), ages 20-30 years (45.5%), ages 31-40 years (27.3%), ages 41-50 years (18.2%), aged 51 years and over (9%). The results showed that most respondent liked Balm No. 4, both in terms of aroma, texture, color and warm sensation. It is expected that this warm feeling will be able to reduce the aches in the muscles of respondent.
Highlights
Balm is a thick oil containing resin oil and essential oils, feels hot
The aim of this study is to find out the best formula preferred by consumers aged 20 to 60 years
The results show that the description of male consumers (54.5%), women (45.5%), ages 20-30 years (45.5%), ages 31-40 years (27.3%), ages 41-50 years (18.2%), aged 51 years and over (9%)
Summary
Balsem adalah sediaan topikal yang memberi sensasi hangat, sediaan ini termasuk semisolid yang mampu memberi rasa lembut dan berminyak pada kulit. Balsem merupakan sediaan seperti salep yang mudah dioleskan (Anonim, 1995). Sediaan balsam yang merupakan sediaan semisolid memiliki formula acuan yaitu paraffin atau lilin (sebagai pemadat), vaselin album atau flavum (sebagai pengawet), kampor (sebagai pengawet), mentol. Minyak atsiri merupakan salah satu metabolit sekunder yang terkandung dalam tanaman baik dari daun, batang, akar, rimpang, bunga dan buah. Minyak atisiri ini memiliki aroma yang khas. Penggunaan minyak atsiri mampu memberikan sensasi hangat dan memberikan aroma yang menenangkan atau menyegarkan bagi responen. Dilakukan pengujian kesukaan dari empat balsam yang dihasilkan pada responden pria maupun wanita dewasa. Hal ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui balsam manakah yang memberikan sensasi hangat, wujud dan aroma yang paling disukai
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