PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN TENTANG KOSMETIK DAN ALAT KESEHATAN YANG AMAN DI SMKN 57 JAKARTA

Abstract

In modern times, people can easily find various types of cosmetics and medical devices
ranging from cosmetics used to apply makeup, whiten faces, maintain body odor to safe and
comfortable ways to deal with menstrual periods. Most people buy cosmetics without
knowing what content is contained in these cosmetics. Even though not all cosmetic-based
brands are safe. As a form of practicing the Tri Darma of Higher Education, the Health
Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health Jakarta II Diploma III Pharmacy and Food Analysis
Study Program carries out Community Service (PKM) activities with the aim of increasing
awareness of the importance of selecting safe and correct cosmetics and medical devices for
SMKN 57 students Jakarta. The method used in this community service activity is lectures.
Activities are carried out online and follow-up activities are evaluation of activities and
preparation of activity reports. The results of the pre and post test showed that 40 students
experienced an increase in their post test scores, and each of 6 students experienced a
decrease and no increase in their post test scores. However, this PKM provided an increase
in students' knowledge of safe medical devices and cosmetics (p <0.05).