DISTRIBUTION OF HAND SOAP WITH THE AROMA OF EUCALYPTUS FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT

Felga Zulfia Rasdiana; Novelina Novelina; Aisman Aisman; Purnama Dini Hari; Novizar Nazir

doi:10.25077/aijsed.v1.i01.8-10.2021

Authors

Felga Zulfia Rasdiana
Novelina Novelina
Aisman Aisman
Purnama Dini Hari
Novizar Nazir

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25077/aijsed.v1.i01.8-10.2021

Keywords:

eucalyptus, hand soap, community services, andalas university

Abstract

Background: The utilization of liquid hand soap is an alternative to prevent virus transmission in COVID 19 Pandemic. The production of aromatic hand soap and distribution to the public will be an effort to support the prevention of the spread of the corona virus. Methodology: Aromatic hand soap made from eucalyptus is produced and distributed to people in Padang City as an alternative product for people to maintain their personal hygiene. Conclusion: This eucalyptus-flavored handsoap has received a lot of positive feedback. This product can assist people in maintaining their personal hygiene. The public does not like the smell of eucalyptus oil in this hand soap product. The formulation of this product will need to be completed in the future.

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