PEMANFAATAN MINYAK JELANTAH MENJADI LILIN AROMATERAPI DI SMAN 1 KRAGILAN

THE UTILIZATION OF WASTED COOKING OIL AS AROMATHERAPY CANDLES FOR SMAN 1 KRAGILAN STUDENTS

Abstract

This article reviews the training of making aromatherapy candles from wasted cooking oil as an action to recycle wasted cooking oil that is often thrown away and has the potential to pollute the environment and is harmful to health if consumed continuously. This training aims to provide a practical understanding of the chemical processes that occur in making candles, as well as their benefits in reducing environmental impacts. The methods used are socialization and demonstrations on the use of wasted cooking oil and how to make aromatherapy candles from simple component. The results of the training show that wasted cooking oil can be made into candles with good quality, has a stable melting point, and can be used as aromatherapy or decorative candles. This training also provides insight into the importance of environmentally friendly management of wasted cooking oil, as well as the economic potential that can be obtained from the use of used cooking oil that has so far been neglected