Rancang Bangun Alat Deteksi Konsentrasi Hidrokuinon Dalam Krim Pemutih Kulit Menggunakan Sensor GUVA-S12SD Berbasis Arduino UNO,

Suci Azhari; Nini Firmawati; Rahmat Rasyid

doi:10.25077/jfu.15.5.513-520.2026

Authors

Suci Azhari Departemen Fisika, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Andalas
Nini Firmawati Departemen Fisika, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Andalas
Rahmat Rasyid Departemen Fisika, Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam, Universitas Andalas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25077/jfu.15.5.513-520.2026

Keywords:

Arduino UNO, Hydroquinone, Light Intensity, Skin Whitening Cream, GUVA S12SD Sensor

Abstract

The use of hydroquinone in skin-whitening creams is highly dangerous, as hydroquinone is a potentially carcinogenic compound that can cause cancer. This study aims to design a device capable of detecting the concentration of hydroquinone in skin-whitening creams. The focus of the research is on an optical system that measures the intensity of light produced by a UV LED source when transmitted through skin-whitening cream samples that have been mixed with FeCl₃ reagent solution. The transmitted light intensity is measured using a GUVA-S12SD sensor, then converted into an electrical signal and processed by an Arduino Uno microcontroller. The measurement results are displayed on an LCD screen, and the system is equipped with a buzzer as a detection indicator. System testing was carried out by comparing the results with those obtained from a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. Based on the test results, the device was able to detect the presence of hydroquinone with an accuracy of 94.67% and demonstrated good sensitivity to variations in concentration. Tests were also conducted on 10 skin-whitening cream samples, in which 4 samples were found to contain hydroquinone. These results indicate that the designed device can operate effectively and can be used as an alternative tool for detecting hydroquinone content in skin-whitening cream products

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