From Farm to Lip Balm: How UNY Students Turned PE Goat Milk into a Skincare Success
Submitted by feb on Mon, 14/10/2024 - 11:11Livestock farming is a popular livelihood among many Indonesians, with goats being a particularly promising option. Despite the challenges, such as a complex breeding process and odors that some people find unpleasant, raising goats offers significant potential as a primary and secondary source of income. In times of urgent financial need, goat farmers can quickly liquidate their livestock, making it a valuable form of "living savings."
One breed well-suited for farming is the Peranakan Etawa (PE) goat. The PE goat is a cross between Indian goats and local kacang goats, known for its dual-purpose qualities. It produces milk rich in anti-inflammatory properties, offering health benefits for consumers. PE goat milk has been used in various products, such as soaps and face masks. Inspired by this, the Student Creativity Program (PKM) team from UNY's Entrepreneurship division developed a unique lip balm product, named Goat Gleam Balm, made from PE goat milk.
Zulinda Ayu Andira, the leader of the Goat Gleam PKM-K Team, explained, "Our innovative product is designed for teenagers and the elderly who experience dry and chapped lips. The pink hue of the balm provides a psychological sense of softness and a pleasant fragrance, enhancing the experience for our users."
The Student Creativity Program (PKM) offers funding across eight fields, including entrepreneurship, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration. Ramadhan Nurul Fauzi, a member of the PKM-K team and a 2022 student of the Accounting Education S1 program, shared his role: "Given that our PKM team focuses on entrepreneurship, which aligns with financial management, I handle the inflow and outflow of money from our product sales. Additionally, I manage the economic calculations, such as cost of goods sold (HPP), income, profit and loss, and more."
This year marks Ramadhan's first time receiving PKM funding, after an earlier attempt in 2023. Initially, he joined two entrepreneurial teams, but with the updated PKM regulations allowing students to participate in only one proposal, he chose to concentrate on developing the Goat Gleam proposal.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, through the Directorate General of Belmawa, runs the PKM program as a platform for students to bring their ideas to life over a four-month period. You can follow the activities of the PKM-K Goat Gleam Team on TikTok and Instagram at @goatgbalm.id. The product is also available for purchase through taplink.cc/goatgbalm or Shopee at goatgbalm.id: https://id.shp.ee/NAtLfnx. (rmdhn/fdhl)