Utilization of Betel Leaves (Piper betle L.) as an Active Ingredient in Glycerin Based Herbal Soap

Wardah Anis Zahra; Annisa Nur Mahabbatul Fitri; Bintang Prayogo; Febriant Ersa Pradana; Nadya Agnes; Amirah Syahirah; Maisaroh Mardhiyah; Safira Tania; Faturrahman Azmi; Dzulfikar Aryaputra Pamungkas; Sarwito Rachmad Barmawi; Endar Puspawiningtyas

Utilization of Betel Leaves (Piper betle L.) as an Active Ingredient in Glycerin Based Herbal Soap

Authors

Wardah Anis Zahra Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Annisa Nur Mahabbatul Fitri Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Bintang Prayogo Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Febriant Ersa Pradana Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Nadya Agnes Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Amirah Syahirah Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Maisaroh Mardhiyah Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Safira Tania Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Faturrahman Azmi Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Dzulfikar Aryaputra Pamungkas Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Sarwito Rachmad Barmawi Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
Endar Puspawiningtyas Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

Keywords:

Betel leaves (Piper betle L.), Herbal soap, Community service

Abstract

A community service program in Watulawang Village, Pejagoan District, Kebumen Regency, aims to increase the use of betel leaves (Piper betle L.) as a raw material for herbal soap to reduce dependence on commercial soaps containing synthetic chemicals. The activity was carried out through door-to-door socialization accompanied by demonstrations of soap making and product distribution to residents. The resulting soap combines betel leaf extract which has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties with glycerin as a natural humectant. A satisfaction survey of 28 respondents showed 57.14% “Very Satisfied”, 35.71% “Satisfied”, and 7.14% “Dissatisfied”, with the advantages being the distinctive aroma of betel leaves, soft texture, and the ability to cleanse the skin without irritation. These results prove the potential of betel leaf herbal soap as a superior village product that is healthy, environmentally friendly, and has economic value, with recommendations for improving the formulation to increase aroma and foam volume.

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Published

2025-11-25

How to Cite

Zahra, W. A., Fitri, A. N. M., Prayogo, B., Pradana, F. E., Agnes, N., Syahirah, A., … Puspawiningtyas, E. (2025). Utilization of Betel Leaves (Piper betle L.) as an Active Ingredient in Glycerin Based Herbal Soap. Proceedings Series on Social Sciences & Humanities, 28, 171–175. Retrieved from https://conferenceproceedings.ump.ac.id/pssh/article/view/1872