Formulation And Effectiveness Testing of Moringa Leaf (Moringa Oleifera) Ethanol Extract Lotion as A Skin Moisturizer

Abstract

As the body's outermost organ, the skin is directly exposed to a prooxidant environment and triggers the formation of free radicals which are also called reactive oxygen species. In Indonesia itself, there are many natural plants that can be used as traditional ingredients and are starting to be developed because the side effects are smaller compared to chemical substances. The results of the research showed that the three concentrations of Moringa oleifera leaf ethanol extract produced produced a distinctive aroma, had a soft texture, was easy to spread, formed a semi-solid or gel consistency, and did not feel sticky. The observation results showed that the three concentrations of cream formulation formulations were physically homogeneous, this shows that the ingredients used in making the cream were mixed perfectly. The 0.5% concentration has an average pH value of 6.32, the 2% concentration has a pH of 6.30, and the 5% concentration has a pH of 6.28. From these results it can be said that the pH value is still within the ideal pH range. The 5% concentration has the most dominant or greatest spreadability value compared to the 0.5% and 2% concentrations. The average adhesion value at a concentration of 0.5% is 42.05, at a concentration of 2% the average is 55.84 and at a concentration of 5% the average is 77.72%. From the results of the average value obtained from the three concentrations above, the three concentrations in this study fall into the adhesive strength range of 2.00 - 300.00 seconds, where this adhesive strength is a requirement for good cream adhesive strength. The ethanol extract lotion formulation of Moringa leaves (Moringa oleifera) in 0.5%, 2%, 5% preparations is effective in moisturizing the skin with a concentration of 5% being the most effective in moisturizing the skin. The lotion formulation of ethanol extract of Moringa leaves (Moringa oleifera) in preparations of 0.5%, 2%, 5% has effectiveness in smoothing the skin with a concentration of 5% being the most effective in smoothing the skin. The ethanol extract lotion formulation of Moringa oleifera leaves in 0.5%, 2%, 5% preparations is effective in shrinking pores, with a concentration of 5% being the most effective. The ethanol extract lotion formulation of Moringa leaves (Moringa oleifera) in 0.5%, 2%, 5% preparations is effective in reducing wrinkles, with a concentration of 5% being the most effective in reducing wrinkles. The ethanol extract lotion formulation of Moringa oleifera leaves in 0.5%, 2%, 5% preparations is effective in increasing the density of collagen fibers, with a concentration of 5% being the most effective in increasing the density of collagen fibers.