Training on Making Sunscreen Cream from Tapak Dara Leaf Extract in Banjarsari Bojonegoro Village

Background: The use of natural ingredients, especially family medicinal plants (TOGA), for treatment has not received much attention from the public. The tapak dara plant has benefits, including being antihyperglycemic, antidiabetic, and antibacterial, an agent for reducing oxidative stress, and a sunscreen effect that can protect the skin from ultraviolet rays. This service activity aims to provide a new understanding to the public about the benefits of the TOGA plant, especially periwinkle so that they can preserve and process it as sunscreen cream. Method: This training uses a technique of presenting material through training videos and explanatory slides. This training activity was conducted in Banjarsari Village using video material and PowerPoint slides. This training in making sunscreen cream involved 50 PKK cadres and was carried out for two months. Results: During the two-way discussion, participants' enthusiasm was seen in the questions asked regarding the technicalities of making the cream and the benefits of the tapak dara plant, showing the public's great interest in using herbal cosmetics from the TOGA plant. Conclusion: Training on making sunscreen cream from tapak dara leaf extract in Banjarsari Village is an effort to inform the community about the process of making cream from the TOGA plant with the result of community enthusiasm for holding similar activities.