EFFECTIVENESS OF ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP COMBINATION OF SWEET ORANGE PEEL ESSENTIAL OIL AND BASIL LEAVES

Abstract

Bacterial skin infection by Staphylococcus aureus, namely boils, impetigo, cellulitis, and Staphylococcal Scalded Skin syndrome (SSSS). Synthetic antibacterials can prevent infection, but have their own problems, such as irritation. Natural ingredients can be used as an alternative, namely sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) and basil (Ocimum basillicum L.) leaves. This study aims to determine the antibacterial effect of liquid soap containing essential oils of sweet orange peel (Citrus sinensis) and basil leaves (Ocimum basillicum L.). Method: Liquid soap essential oil of sweet orange peel (Citrus sinensis) and basil leaves (Ocimum basillicum L.) against Staphylococcus aureus was tested by disc diffusion. This study used Dettol Original soap as a positive control which was stored for 28 days and analyzed using SPSS one-way ANOVA with 95% confidence level, followed by well diffusion to see the diameter of the zone of inhibition (mm). Result: The results showed that all concentrations had inhibitory potential against Staphylococcus aureus which was determined based on the zone of inhibition, with a mean of >20 mm or 30 mm. Conclusions: Liquid soap combination of essential oils from sweet orange peel and basil leaves showed a very strong antibacterial effect against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria