Increasing The Economic Value of Temu Ireng (Curcuma aeruginosa) as a

Natural Ingredient for Anti-aging Cream

1. Dyah Sekar Ayu N.K. ( dyahsekarayu0606@gmail.com )
2. Georgius Bertrand G.P. ( georgiusbertrand@gmail.com )
3. Nayla Vendria Z. ( navenza11@gmail.com )
4. Jannah Salsabila O. ( oktavira271@gmail.com )
5. Drestha Nindita E. ( dresthaa129@gmail.com )
SMP Negeri 3 Semarang Jl Mayjen DI Panjaitan 58 Semarang

Abstract
Skin is very important to the body because it covers flesh ang protect internal
organs.Skin also represente beauty and health. So everyone especially women want
their skin to be nourished. One of the ingredient to nourish skin is temu ireng.
The purpose of this research is to use temu ireng (Curcuma aeruginosa) as a natural
ingredient for anti-aging cream called Naturetic to increase its economic value
The result is temu ireng is very useful for ingredient for anti-aging cream, especially if
it is equipped with other ingredients such as rice flour, aloe vera and jicama for various
types of skin in Indonesia. This can increase the selling value of Naturetic and bring
benefits to the local community who develop it

Keywords : Temu ireng, anti-aging cream, economic value

I. Introduction
According to Sugiarti (2017) experience problems such as dull facial
skin is the largest organ in the body, skin, uneven skin texture, or the
covering flesh and protecting internal appearance of fine lines on the face.
organs. This important skin function Therefore, it is important to carry out
requires everyone to care for their skin facial care to overcome problems that
and maintain it so that it can function occur and maintain the beauty and
properly. One step that can be taken is health of facial skin [2]. Markplus, Inc
to care for the skin. [1] and Zap Clinic (2018) conducted a
Skin care not only improves the survey of 17,889 women in Indonesia,
functioning of the skin, but also 58.7% of women had acne or blackhead
improves the beauty of the skin. problems; or have problems with acne
According to Andriana (2014), a scars, and 36.4% were found to have
person's beauty and health are reflected problems with acne or blackheads, dull
in the condition of their skin, so it is skin had problems with large pores, and
very important to take care of their skin, 1% had problems with too much oil [3].
especially facial skin [2]. Facial skin is This data reveals that quite a lot of
one of the most visible areas of the body women experience various types of
when problems occur. Facial skin may problems with their facial skin.
Sirapanji (2014) believes that healthy become dry, itchy and uncomfortable
and beautiful facial skin is an [5].
assessment of the appearance of the Spices are biological resources
beholder, and everyone can look their that have long played an important role
best by doing facial skin care to in human life. Spices are also parts of
overcome the problems experienced by plants that are aromatic and can be used
facial skin [4]. Based on the findings of as seasonings, flavor enhancers,
Markplus, Inc and Zap Clinic, 76.8% of fragrances and food preservatives
Indonesian women think that health, which are used on a limited basis. It is
especially facial health, is the most widely known that the use of spices in
valuable thing. culinary arts originates from stems,
When it comes to facial care, leaves, bark, tubers, rhizomes, roots,
people tend to go to aesthetic doctors or seeds, flowers or other plant body parts
beauty clinics. However, when having [6].
facial treatments done by cosmetic According to Winarsi in
doctors and beauty clinics, there are Malangngi et.al (2012) antioxidants are
obstacles faced by some people, compounds that give electrons
namely the relatively expensive (electron donors) or reductants that
consultation and treatment costs, as have a small molecular weight, but are
well as the lack of doctors and beauty able to inactivate the development of
clinics in certain areas. This condition oxidation reactions by preventing the
is one of the reasons why people carry formation of radicals. Antioxidants are
out facial care using over-the-counter also compounds that can inhibit
skin care products as a solution to their oxidation reactions by binding free
facial skin problems. radicals and highly reactive molecules
According to Isfadiyana (2014) so that they can inhibit cell damage [7].
tropical countries have warm and Plants contain active compounds in the
humid weather all year round and hot form of terpenoids, alkaloids,
sunshine. This can cause a number of flavonoids, flavonoids and phenolic
skin problems and affect the way we substances [6]. In general, antioxidants
care for our skin. Tropical areas often in food are grouped into 7 groups,
have strong exposure to sunlight namely vitamin C, carotenoids,
throughout the year. Excessive flavones/isoflavones, phenolic acids
exposure to UV rays can cause the skin and their derivatives, catechins and
to become dry, red, even burnt, and plant extracts. Flavonoids can act as
increase the risk of skin cancer. High antioxidants because they act as
humidity in tropical environments can hydrogen donors or as metal chelators.
cause skin dehydration, especially if According to Resmeliana et al [8]
you don't drink enough water. Skin phenolic acids can also have anti-
dehydration can cause the skin to oxidative properties. Phenol prevents
lipid oxidation by trapping peroxy
radicals. Antioxidants in spices have Other components include β-
great potential as compounds that elemene (6.6%), myrtenyl acetate
reduce fatty acids and cholesterol, as (6.1%), β-caryophyllene (4.9%), α-
well as improve livestock productivity. pinene (3.4%), and α-selinene (3.3 %).
Spice sources of antioxidants that are Another study found that 26
widely cultivated in Indonesia include compounds were identified, including
temu ireng (Curcuma aeruginosa). monoterpenes (21.47%) and
Previous research has been sesquiterpenes (73.88%), expressed as
done by Resmeiliana et.al (2023) on a percentage of total volatiles. The most
temu ireng [8]. From this research important monoterpenes are β-pinene
known that the rhizome of temu ireng and 1,8-cineole [10]
(Curcuma aeruginosa) is a plant that is The aim of this research was to
rich in benefits and is used as a herbal obtain n-hexane extract from ginger
medicine to treat various health rhizomes and carry out phytochemical
problems. Temu ireng is known not tests, measuring total phenolic and total
only to contain essential oils, but also flavonoid concentrations, as well as
saponins, flavonoids, starch, fat, bitter antioxidant tests using the DPPH
substances, tannins and polyphenols. method. Extraction of n-hexane from
Flavonoids act as antioxidants and temu ireng rhizomes resulted in a yield
antibacterial agents [6] [9]. The of 4.88%, a total phenolic content of
rhizome contains monoterpene 3.01 mg QE/g extract, and a total
hydrocarbons (32.2%), oxygenated flavonoid content of 6.31 mg QE/g
monoterpenes (6.8%), sesquiterpene extract. Phytochemical tests yielded
hydrocarbons (20.4%), oxygenated positive results for alkaloids and
sesquiterpenes (33.1%) and non- flavonoids, negative tannins,
terpenes (2.1%). The main components steroids/triterpenoids and saponins.
of the essential oil are β-pinene Antioxidant testing using the DPPH
(21.9%), neocurdione (16.1%), and method showed that the DPPH
curcumol (15.2%). scavenging level ranged from 76 to
78%, with the highest percentage value
obtained at an extract concentration of
125 ppm or 78.02%. This shows that
temu ireng containing n-hexane extract
has a weak antioxidant effect [8].
Traditionally, temuireng is used
as a treatment for roundworms, scabies,
scabs, excess body fat, lack of freshness
after giving birth/post menstruation,
and gout. Metrenen isolate with various
Pic. 2.1. Roots of Temu Ireng potential activities including
Source : https://bogor.tribunnews.com/ antioxidant, antiandrogen, hair growth
promoter, antinociceptive, and to become an anti-aging cosmetic
anticancer. Contains Germacron as an ingredient called Naturetic with high
anti-cancer substance. [11] selling value. The benefit of this
The purpose of this research is research is that it can increase the
to increase the use value as well as the selling value of temu ireng so that
selling value of Temu Ireng (Curcuma ginger farmers ireng can get bigger
aeruginosa) from what was originally profits than before.
only a herbal medicine and was cheap

II. Materials and Methodology

2.1.Tools and materials 2. After washing, the temu ireng is
then peeled and cut into pieces,
The materials and tools used in this
3. The pieces of temu ireng are
research include:
then grated and then squeezed
- 250 grams Temu ireng roots to extract the juice.
- 30 ml of beeswax 4. Temu iremg juice is then
- 40 ml of coconut oil distilled using a distillation
- Few drops of parfume apparatus and filtered to obtain
- Other ingredients : rice soaking, the essential oil of temu ireng.
aloe vera, jicama as needed (only if 5. In another place, heat the
want to make variation for beeswax and coconut oil until
different skin) completely become liquid
- Knife, 6. Once completely become
- Basin, liquid, turn off the heat.
- Grate, 7. Add temu ireng essential oil,
- Distillation Tool, vitamin E oil and aromatic oil
- 3 Legs, and stir until it becomes creamy.
- Wire Mesh, 8. After it has cooled slightly, pour
- Bunsen the cream into a container, close
it and label the packaging
2.2. Methodology 9. Cream is ready to be marketed.
The methods use here is
experimental methods which aim to 2.2.2. Marketing Process for
make anti-aging cream using temu Naturetic Anti-Aging Cream
ireng and market it. The method can be There are several steps taken in
described as below : marketing anti-aging cream,
2.2.1. Process of Making Naturetic namely:
Anti-Aging Cream 1. Preparation Stage
1. After being taken from the This preparation stage takes the
ground, the ginger root is form of a re-examination of
cleaned product quality, market share,
 obstacles and so on. In this There are several steps taken in
stage, a SWOT analysis of the marketing Naturetic anti-aging
product is carried out, starting cream, namely:
from product advantages a. Marketed directly to
(Strength), product weaknesses neighbors and closest
(Weakness), development family who need it.
opportunities (Opportunities) b. Entrusted to the honesty
and Threats. canteen at the school, so
2. Product promotion that if anyone needs it they
This stage was carried out can buy it through the
through each researcher's social canteen
media account to show that the c. Sold online through each
researchers had succeeded in participant's social media
creating a product in the form of account.
an Naturetic anti-aging cream 4. Make a daily bookkeeping of
made from natural ingredients, expenses and income for anti-
namely temu ireng. aging cream to evaluate
3. Marketing of Naturetic anti- business progress.
aging cream 5. Conduct SWOT analysis on
products and markets.

III. Results and Discussion

From the research, the results The calculation of the materials used
showed that temu ireng can be is as follows:
processed into anti-aging cream and
250 gr of temu ireng Rp 0
can be packaged so that it has a high
10 grams of rice Rp. 1200
selling value to improve the
20 ml Beeswax Rp. 2500
economy of the surrounding
20 gr Aloe vera Rp. 2000
community.In this experiment, 250
40 ml Coconut oil Rp. 3500
grams of temu ireng were used and
spiritus Rp. 800
succeeded in producing 150 grams
Cepuk Rp. 2800
of anti-aging cream and packaged in
Making stickers (1 large sheet)
bowls of 25 grams.
Rp. 5000 +
Total production costs Rp 17,800
If man power cost were added
Rp 1,000 +
Estimated expenditure Rp.18,800
Selling price Rp. 25,000+
Net profit per bowl Rp. 7,000
Pic 3.1. Naturetic Anti-aging Cream
 If in 1 day you are able to produce these cosmetics are made in small
and sell 20 bowls, the total profit packages because their shelf life is still
obtained in 1 day is: limited (± 2 weeks), so the cream will
run out quickly and it is hoped that there
Profit = IDR 7,000 x 20 = IDR 140,000
will be repeat purchases soon.
This profit value is quite large for
Based on the SWOT analysis carried
a cosmetics business, especially since
out on the product, it is obtained
Table 3.1. SWOT Analysis of the product
Strength (S) Weakness (W) Opportunities (O) Threat (T)
1. Low price 1. Durability is 1. Wide market 1. There is already
2. Natural less long share a product that
ingredients 2. Still limited due 2. Fast marketing existed before
3. Safe for skin and to life shelf online and already
the environment famous

By using the S – O combination With these large benefits,

as a strategic step, it is believed that you researchers believe that the use of temu
will be able to overcome the W and T ireng can increase creative economic
factors, and can even turn weaknesses efforts and entrepreneurship in society.
into product advantages.
4. Conclusion & Suggestions anti-aging cream made from temu
4.1.Conclusion ireng.
- Temu ireng can be developed as an
anti-aging cream that has high
selling power and can be used to
develop the creative economy in
society. By using SWOT analysis,
the strengths and opportunities for
developing remu ireng as an anti-
aging cream can be identified which
can increase entrepreneurship in the
surrounding community.

4.2.Suggestions
1. Create a network to market Temu
Ireng Anti-aging Cream to develop
the creative economy.
2. Further developing the formula for
anti-aging cream to create a better
 Acknowledgement
On this occasion the author would like to
thank to :
1. God Almighty for His grace and
protection so that the author was
able to complete this research,
2. Drs. Mohammad Hadi Utomo,
M.Pd as Head of SMP Negeri 3
Semarang who has given the writer
the opportunity to take part in the
competition,
3. Mrs. Suprihatin, S.Pd as the paper
supervisor who accompanied her
during the research,
4. Prof. Dr. Alfa Narendra, S.T., M.T.
as an expert consultant who helped
during the research,
5. Mr. Haryo Tejo Kusumo, S.Si as
KIR trainer,
6. Both parents who support the
author,
7. All parties who cannot be
mentioned one by one
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