ANALISIS KANDUNGAN MERKURI (Hg) PADA KRIM PAGI DAN KRIM MALAM DI KLINIK KECANTIKAN YOGYAKARTA

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Mercury is a toxic metal that, even in low concentrations, can impair fertility, suppress the immune system, kidney damage, nerve damage, and disrupt the workings of the brain. In accordance  Annex I to Regulation Head POM No. HK.00.05.42.1018 of 2008 on Cosmetic Ingredients, stated  that Mercury and its compounds are included in the list are prohibited except Cosmetic Mercury in the compound as listed in Annex IV List of permitted preservatives Used In Cosmetics, phenyl mercury salts and thiomersal (NN) with The maximum level of 0.007% (calculated as Hg).The purpose of the work of writing Scientifi c is determine the content of mercury (Hg) and to compare in the cream morning and night cream in Yogyakarta Beauty Clinic. This type of research is to use the method of Reaction Colour / MA PPOMN 53 / K0 / 13, that the results will be analyzed descriptively. Based on the results of 8 samples taken in cosmetic beauty clinic A, B, C, and D in the area of   Yogyakarta, the sample consist of 4 cream morning and 4 nigh the result is saturation of mercury (Hg)but still less than 0,007 ppm and this is safe to use.