High cases of side effects such as nose-bleeding and mucosal dryness due to synthetic treatments of acne lead to the implementation of plant extracts in topical formulations as alternative treatments. Cinnamon bark essential oil (CBEO) (Cinnamomum burmannii) and Turmeric essential oil (TEO) (Curcuma Longa) and have proven antibacterial efficacy against acne-causing bacteria, Staphylococcus …
In order to address the needs of infants with cow's milk allergy, two formulations of a semi-solid, dairy-free, ready-to-use complementary food were developed. These formulations were created in an attempt to fulfill BPOM regulations and infant recommended dietary allowance values, differing only in their peanut oil to palm rations: formula 1 (30:177) and formula 2 (50:157). Both Formulae were …
Preventing severe acne manifestations necessitates early intervention, primarily through reducing inflammation and accelerating wound healing. Facial serums with natural ingredients are increasingly popular due to their minimal side effects and cost-effectiveness, while offering significant potential in acne treatment. Moringa oleifera lam. leaf extract and allantoin are individually recogni…
Dry Eye Disease (DED) presents a significant challenge in ophthalmic care, necessitating effective preservative-free eye drop formulations. This study investigates the influence of process variables and polymer types, namely Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) and Xanthan Gum, on critical quality attributes (CQAs) of Polyethylene Glycol-Propylene Glycol (PEG-PG) eye drops, emphasizing a Qua…
Rinse-off hair and body care products are essential for maintaining the health and hygiene of hair and skin, formulated with surfactants to cleanse and improve appearance. Some of these products contain ingredients that provide humectants, emollients, conditioning agents, et cetera, which modify the fundamental functions of the products. However, the current formulations of these products o…
Shampoo is a type of hair care product that is used to clean the scalp and remove the dirt. Not only for humans, shampoo is also used for animals, especially dogs. However, different from human shampoo, dog shampoo tends to be milder due to the different pH and sensitivity of dog’s skin compared to human skin. It is important to formulate a shampoo that has good properties for dog characteris…
Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) (BSFL) farming is utilized for converting organic waste into high quality biomass. Substrate type of organic waste used by BSFL is known to influence the productivity, survival, growth, and the nutrition value in the BSFL. Feed contains high protein, tofu dreg, can accelerate the BSFL development and produce larger growth. Although, balanced intake o…
T M & N Indonesia is a family-managed flavour company established in 1977, who creates and designs high quality flavours focusing on B2B service. Job descriptions as an intern in PT M & N Indonesia can be divided into market survey and laboratorical works. Market survey was conducted passively, while laboratorical works consist of flavour sample preparation, flavour product application, and…
PT Meprofarm is a pharmaceutical company founded in 1973 by Bapak Ir. Wanne Mardiwidyo. In the time of the internship, there are 2 main buildings, MEPRO-1 and MEPRO-2. Research and development department falls under the Manufacturing department, which is one of four main departments in PT Meprofarm. Research and development team focuses on drug development, one of the divisions is the new p…
Aging is associated with the accumulation of free radicals in the skin. Ascorbic acid is a potent antioxidant that is often used in cosmetic formulations to combat the effects of free radicals. Recently, the cosmetic industry has shifted toward natural products. One that has been gaining attention due to their versatility is drumstick tree or Moringa oleifera. The problem with the extract is th…