Peningkatan Pengetahuan Masyarakat Melalui Pelatihan Pembuatan Lilin Aromatherapy Dari Minyak Jelantah, Kulit Jeruk Dan Sereh Wangi

Abstract

Used cooking oil or what is usually called used cooking oil is blackish brown and is not good for health if it continues to be used because it is carcinogenic to the body. Usually used cooking oil that is no longer used will be thrown carelessly into the environment and become waste. Used cooking oil and natural ingredients that are often found around, such as orange peel and citronella, can be further utilized into products that have added value and are useful for society and can reduce environmental pollution. One use of used cooking oil is as the main ingredient in making aromatherapy candles. Aromatherapy candles are candles that have a dual function, namely apart from lighting, they can also be used for relaxation and as a mosquito repellent because they contain essential oils which give off a distinctive aroma. The aim of this service is to increase public knowledge in using used cooking oil, orange peel extract and citronella as ingredients for making aromatherapy candles. With this training, it is hoped that people will be able to utilize used cooking oil, orange peel and citronella into more useful products such as aromatherapy candles which can be used for daily needs or for sale