Formulasi Body Mask dari Daun Pegagan (Centella asiatica L.) untuk Perawatan Kulit

Abstract

Body mask is one of the cosmetic preparations used in the last process in skin care. Skin care, especially on the skin of the body, requires moisturizing cosmetics. Therefore it is necessary to take care to keep the skin clean and healthy, one of the skin care is with a body mask. Body mask have many benefits, namely providing moisture, tightening the skin, nourishing the skin, softening the skin, cleaning pores and brightening skin tone. One of the natural ingredients that can be used for skin care is gotu kola leaf (Centella asiatica L.). Gotu kola extract has one of the ingredients, namely asiaticoside, which can stimulate collagen in skin tissue. The purpose of this study was to determine the phytochemical content of Gotu kola leaves, to determine the formulation of a good gotu kola leaf powder mask preparation, and to find out the best formulation according to probandus. The methods used in this research are phytochemical test, making body mask, pH test, organoleptic test, and hedonic test. The results of the research that has been carried out are the phytochemical tests of steroids, saponins, flavonoids, and tannins obtained positive results. The quality of the body mask produced is pH 5.41, and does not cause skin irritation. Organoleptic test of fine texture, green tea scent, greenish white color. The formulation body mask most preferred by probandus is to use a base with added 45 g (F2) of gotu kola leaf powder. Keywords: Body mask, gotu kola leaves (Centella asiatica L.), skin care.