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Staphylococcus aureus is a major cause of skin infections and remains a public health concern due to its high prevalence and the increasing emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains such as methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). These conditions highlight the importance of preventive approaches using non-antibiotic topical products. This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial effectiveness of solid soap formulated with green mussel shell powder (Perna viridis), as well as its physical quality and consumer acceptance. A true experimental posttest-only control group design was applied using five formulations: F I (2%), F II (4%), F III (6%), F IV (0%, negative control), and F V (benzalkonium chloride as positive control). Antibacterial activity was assessed using the disc diffusion method, and the data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA. The results showed a concentration-dependent antibacterial effect, with higher concentrations of green mussel shell powder producing greater inhibition against S. aureus. All formulations met physical quality standards and demonstrated good stability and homogeneity. Sensory evaluation indicated high consumer acceptance across all formulations. Overall, these findings suggest that green mussel shell powder has strong potential as a sustainable and effective antibacterial ingredient for solid soap formulations intended for preventive skin hygiene
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AL-kahfaji, M. H. A. M. (2022). Human Skin Infection A Review Study. Biomedicine and Chemical Sciences, 1(4), 254–258. https://doi.org/10.48112/bcs.v1i4.259
Asjur, A. V., Santi, E., Nuraini Hasmar, W., Azizi Musdar, T., Saputro, S., Ihsan, M. K., & Riski, N. A. (2025). Formulation of Antibacterial Solid Soap Containing Miana Leaf Extract Against Staphylococcus aureus Bacteria. Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 5(2), 249–259. https://doi.org/10.37311/ijpe.v5i2.31146
Atmanto, Y. K. A. A., Asri, L. A., & Abd. Kadir, N. (2022). Media Pertumbuhan Kuman. Jurnal Medika Hutama (JMH), 04(01), 3069–3075.
Azizan, A., Venter, L., & Alfaro, A. C. (2024). A review on green‐lipped mussel, Perna canaliculus immunology: the drivers, virulence factors, advances, and applications. New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research, 58(3), 319–363. https://doi.org/10.1080/00288330.2023.2269865
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Das, S., Agarwal, S., Samanta, S., & Kumari, M. (2024). Formulation and evaluation of herbal soap. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 13(4), 14–19.
Farook, N. A. M., Argimón, S., Samat, M. N. A., Salleh, S. A., Sulaiman, S., Tan, T. L., Periyasamy, P., Lau, C. L., Ismail, Z., Muhammad Azami, N. A., Ang, M. Y., & Neoh, H. (2022). Diversity and Dissemination of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Genotypes in Southeast Asia. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 7(12), 438. https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed7120438
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Garneta, A., Maulina, D., & Rochjana, A. U. H. (2023). Karakteristik Penggunaan Antibiotik Pada Pasien Gagal Ginjal Kronik Di Rumah Sakit X Periode Januari–Desember 2022. Indonesian Journal of Health Science, 3(2a), 210–218.
Hamidah, M. N., Rianingsih, L., & Romadhon. (2019). Aktivitas Antibakteri Isolat Bakteri Asam Laktat Dari Peda Dengan Jenis Ikan Berbeda Terhadap E.coli Dan S. aureus. Jurnal Teknologi Perikanan, 1(2), 11–21.
Hasbi, N., & Rosyunita, et al. (2024). Isolasi Staphylococcus aureus dari Swab Tangan Penjamah Makanan Di Kantin Universitas Mataram. Jurnal Kedokteran Universitas Palangka Raya, 12(2), 68–73.
Hayati, R., Sari, A., Hanum, F., Nabilah, N., Earlia, N., & Lukitaningsih, E. (2023). Formulation and Antibacterial Activity of Averrhoa bilimbi L. Fruits Extract in Vegetable Oil-Based Liquid Hand Soap. Malacca Pharmaceutics, 1(1), 30–36. https://doi.org/10.60084/mp.v1i1.35
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Neswita, E. (2021). Perbandingan evaluasi fisik dari formulasi sediaan sabun padat ekstrak etanol 96 % daun bawang dengan memanfaatkan minyak jelantah dan minyak sawit kemasan. Jurnal Prima Medika Sains, 3(2), 68–73.
Ogedengbe, T. I. (2019). Development and performance evaluation of a liquid soap production machine for local soap industry in Nigeria. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 23(6), 1119–1125.
Pal, M., Kerorsa, G. B., Marami, L. M., & Kandi, V. (2020). Epidemiology, pathogenicity, animal infections, antibiotic resistance, public health significance, and economic impact of staphylococcus aureus: a comprehensive review. American Journal of Public Health Research, 8(1), 14–21.
Panaungi, A. N., Hasma, & Boroallo, I. (2022). Pembuatan Sabun Padat Dari Minyak Kelapa Dengan Penambahan Ekstrak Buah Pare ( Momordica charantia L ) Sebagai Antioksidan Menggunakan Metode Cold Process. Borneo Journal of Pharmascientech, 6(1), 38–46.
Prihanto, A., Muryanto, S., Ismail, R., Jamari, J., & Bayuseno, A. P. (2024). Practical insights into the recycling of green mussel shells ( Perna Viridis ) for the production of precipitated calcium carbonate. Environmental Technology, 45(2), 235–245. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2022.2103458
Purwani, A. I. A. H., Pramasari, N., & Lailiyah, M. (2025). Formulation and Antioxidant Activity of Liquid Soap Containing Soursop (Annona muricata L.) Leaf and Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) Seed Extracts by DPPH Assay. Journal of Herbal, Clinical and Pharmaceutical Science (HERCLIPS), 7(01), 62–75. https://doi.org/10.30587/herclips.v7i01.10700
Rahman, H., Fitriani, F., & Hendry K, S. W. (2024). The potential of green mussel shells (Perna viridis) as an alternative calcium source in the cement industry. Sustinere: Journal of Environment and Sustainability, 8(3), 288–297. https://doi.org/10.22515/sustinere.jes.v8i3.401
Santosaningsih, D., et al. (2018). Prevalence and characterisation of Staphylococcus aureus causing community-acquired skin and soft tissue infections on Java and Bali, Indonesia European. A European Journal Tropical Medicine and International Health, 23(1), 34–44.
Sujono, H., & Nurohmah, G. A. J. (2023). Pembuatan Sabun Padat dengan Penambahan Ekstrak Etanol Daun Binahong ( Anredera Cordifolia ( Ten .) Steenis ) Sebagai Agen Antibakteri. Jurnal Kartika Kimia, 6(2), 156–164.
Wiyono, A. E., Rani, I. C., Choiron, M., Setiawan, A., & Massahid, A. D. (2023). Kinetika Perubahan Mutu Sediaan Sabun Padat Transparan Dari Ekstrak Daun Pepaya ( Carica Papaya L .). Jurnal Teknik Industri, 13(1), 35–44.