Combination of Coffee Grounds (Coffea) and Lime Peel Extract (Citrus Aurantifolia) in Making Body Scrub

Abstract

Coffee grounds and lime peel extract can be used as raw materials for making environmentally friendly Body Scrub. This research aims to determine the effect of coffee grounds and lime peel extract and the effect of their use on the finished Body Scrub. A combination of coffee grounds and lime peel extract is used in variations of 15 g, 20 g, 25 g, 30 g, 35 g, and 40 g, for coffee grounds, while for lime peel extract the variations are 2 g, 2.5 g, 3 g, 3.5 g, and 4 g. Tests carried out include organoleptic tests, pH tests, homogeneity tests, microbial contamination tests, irritation tests, and existing humidity tests on volunteers. The research results that the body scrub preparation met the evaluation of the physical preparation of the Body Scrub preparation, namely coffee aroma, brown color and semi-solid texture, pH ranged from 5.2-5.9, homogeneous, didn’t irritate the skin, and could increase moisture in the skin.