UJI ANGKA KAPANG KHAMIR (AKK) DAN ANGKA LEMPENG TOTAL (ALT) EMULGEL DENGAN VARIASI POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6 SEBAGAI GELLING AGENT (Bahan Aktif Ceramide Dan Minyak Jagung (Zea Mays L.) Sebagai Antioksidan)

Based on the results of the Total Plate Count (TPC) and Yeast and Mold Count (YMC) tests, it was found that formulas F2 and F3 met the microbial contamination limits as specified in BPOM Regulation No. 16 of 2024, while F1 did not meet the requirements for the TPC parameter due to the number of colonies exceeding the permitted limit (<10³ CFU/g). Nevertheless, all formulas showed negative results for specific pathogenic microbes, including Candida albicans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus, indicating the absence of harmful microbial contamination. Further research is recommended to evaluate microbiological stability during storage in order to ensure product quality and safety throughout its shelf life.