Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) students succeeded in creating, “HYDRA UV 3 in1” which is a product of the Entrepreneurship Student Creativity Program (PKM-P) which functions as a mosquito repellent product, UV protector, and at the same time a skin moisturizer.
The PKM-K team consists of Lavenya Yulita, Siska Yuniar, Anisa Nursyifa, and Active Cahyaning Tyas who are students of the Public Health Study Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta together with Advisory Lecturer Mitoriana Porusia, S.KM., M.Sc makes non-repellent -chemical named HYDRA UV 3in1.
HYDRA UV 3in1 Spray has been tested through a bioassay test using Aedes spp and Culex spp mosquitoes and achieved effectiveness of 92% and lasts up to 6 hours. Additionally, the raw material for making it has a Certificate of Analysis so that its safety is guaranteed.
PKM-K Team Leader Lavenya Yulita HYDRA UV 3In1 hopes that her team’s products can prevent dengue fever and chikungunya caused by Aedes mosquitoes with substances that mosquitoes don’t like, namely citronellol and geraniol produced from extra citronella.
“With the Hydra UV 3in1 product, it can reduce the spread of Dengue Fever and Chikungunya,” said the head of PKM-K.
This product also contains Aloe Vera extract whereas Aloe Vera extract contains lignin compounds and amino acids besides the lignin compounds in aloe vera can absorb quickly into the skin so that it can function as a carrier for the nutrients needed by the skin.
Lavender essential oil is also added to this product, which can provide a calming aroma for users, which is sold for Rp. 45,000 (100ml) in the form of a spray.
