Formulation of babadotan (Ageratum conyzoides) leaf extract natural liquid soap

Abstract

Babadotan leaf has an antibacterial agent which able to protect the skin from types of infectious diseases. The antibacterial agent is potential to be developed as an antibacterial agent in soap preparation also potential replaced the SLS soap. The purpose of this study is to determine the best concentration extract of babadotan on liquid soap based SNI 06-4085-1996. The concentration treatment of babadotan leaf extract consisted of 9 levels (0-40%). Observations made included the degree of acidity (pH), specific gravity, foam stability, total plate count, sensory test consisting of a scoring test and a hedonic test. Then the data were analyzed using the Least Significant Difference (LSD) test at the 5% level. The result is the best babadotan extract liquid bath soap at an extract concentration of 25%. Babadotan extract liquid soap produces the best characteristics with a score color 3.32 (typical babadotan), aroma 3.67 (fresh), texture 2.95 (less viscous), foam 3.32 (like), and overall acceptability 3.52 (like). The 25% extract treatment resulted in a pH value of 6.59, a specific gravity is 1.03 and a total plate number of 3.4x104. The stability of the resulting foam is at 94.35%, antibacterial inhibition formed was 18.41 mm.