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) occur. Facial skin may experience
skin is the largest organ in the body, problems such as dull facial skin,
covering flesh and protecting internal uneven skin texture, or the appearance
organs. This important skin function of fine lines on the face. Therefore, it
requires everyone to care for their skin is important to carry out facial care to
and maintain it so that it can function overcome problems that occur and
properly. One step that can be taken is maintain the beauty and health of
to care for the skin. [1] facial skin [2]. Markplus, Inc and Zap
Skin care not only improves Clinic (2018) conducted a survey of
the functioning of the skin, but also 17,889 women in Indonesia, 58.7% of
improves the beauty of the skin. women had acne or blackhead
According to Andriana (2014), a problems; or have problems with acne
person's beauty and health are scars, and 36.4% were found to have
reflected in the condition of their skin, problems with acne or blackheads, dull
so it is very important to take care of skin had problems with large pores,
their skin, especially facial skin [2]. and 1% had problems with too much
Facial skin is one of the most visible oil [3]. This data reveals that quite a lot
areas of the body when problems of women experience various types of
problems with their facial skin. become dry, itchy and uncomfortable
Sirapanji (2014) believes that healthy [5].
and beautiful facial skin is an Spices are biological resources
assessment of the appearance of the that have long played an important role
beholder, and everyone can look their in human life. Spices are also parts of
best by doing facial skin care to plants that are aromatic and can be
overcome the problems experienced by used as seasonings, flavor enhancers,
facial skin [4]. Based on the findings fragrances and food preservatives
of Markplus, Inc and Zap Clinic, which are used on a limited basis. It is
76.8% of Indonesian women think that widely known that the use of spices in
health, especially facial health, is the culinary arts originates from stems,
most valuable thing. leaves, bark, tubers, rhizomes, roots,
When it comes to facial care, seeds, flowers or other plant body
people tend to go to aesthetic doctors parts [6].
or beauty clinics. However, when According to Winarsi in
having facial treatments done by Malangngi et.al (2012) antioxidants
cosmetic doctors and beauty clinics, are compounds that give electrons
there are obstacles faced by some (electron donors) or reductants that
people, namely the relatively have a small molecular weight, but are
expensive consultation and treatment able to inactivate the development of
costs, as well as the lack of doctors oxidation reactions by preventing the
and beauty clinics in certain areas. formation of radicals. Antioxidants are
This condition is one of the reasons also compounds that can inhibit
why people carry out facial care using oxidation reactions by binding free
over-the-counter skin care products as radicals and highly reactive molecules
a solution to their facial skin problems. so that they can inhibit cell damage
According to Isfadiyana (2014) [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 Source : https://bogor.tribunnews.com/
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
temu ireng [8]. From this research most important monoterpenes are β-
known that the rhizome of temu ireng pinene 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
only to contain essential oils, but also total flavonoid concentrations, as well
saponins, flavonoids, starch, fat, bitter as 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
Pic. 2.1. Roots of Temu Ireng isolate with various potential activities
including antioxidant, antiandrogen, to become an anti-aging cosmetic
hair growth promoter, antinociceptive, ingredient called Naturetic with high
and anticancer. Contains Germacron as selling value. The benefit of this
an anti-cancer substance. [11] research is that it can increase the
The purpose of this research is selling value of temu ireng so that
to increase the use value as well as the ginger farmers ireng can get bigger
selling value of Temu Ireng (Curcuma profits than before.
aeruginosa) from what was originally
only a herbal medicine and was cheap

II. Materials and Methodology

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

III. Results and Discussion

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

combination as a strategic step, it is researchers believe that the use of
believed that you will be able to temu ireng can increase creative
overcome the W and T factors, and can economic efforts and entrepreneurship
even turn weaknesses into product in society.
advantages.
4. Conclusion & Suggestions entrepreneurship in the surrounding
4.1. Conclusion community.
- Temu ireng can be developed as an
anti-aging cream that has high 4.2. Suggestions
selling power and can be used to 1. Create a network to market Temu
develop the creative economy in Ireng Anti-aging Cream to
society. By using SWOT analysis, develop the creative economy.
the strengths and opportunities for 2. Further developing the formula for
developing remu ireng as an anti- anti-aging cream to create a better
aging cream can be identified anti-aging cream made from temu
which can increase ireng.
 3. 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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