Formulation of Blush Preparations by Using Natural Coloring from Red Beetroot Extract (Beta vulgaris L.)

Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) has compounds that can be used for body health, beauty skincare, food additives, and much more. This research was aimed to prepare the dry extract of beetroot and formulate it into a loose powder, compact powder, and cream. The preparation was started by adding 2, 4, or 6% of dry extract, then blending the pulp and drying the resultant residue using a freeze dryer. Testing on color homogeneity, polishing, breakage, pH stability, color stability, and the hedonic test was carried out to determine the product quality. The initial result of phytochemical screening showed it might contain flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, tannins, triterpenoids, steroids, and quinones. The color stability test performed at 30 °C showed that the cream was unstable while other forms showed fair stability at 8 °C. All dosage forms were homogeneous and could be applied easily. The breakage test showed no fractures. The pH remained stable for all formulas (between 3–5) after 28 days of storage. The color stability test showed that the significant discoloration only happened to the loose powder and cream. The hedonic test showed that the compact powder with a concentration of 6% was the most preferred formula by users.

Development of Jasmine Rice Flour Properties as a Safe and Efficient Ingredient for Compact Powder

Natural flour is usually not used directly in compact powder since there are some drawbacks, such as roughness and poor skin adhesion. The purpose of this research was to investigate the extraction and modification of jasmine rice flour using polyethylene glycol (PEG)-50 shea butter. The physical properties in terms of flowability and water resistance of the modified rice flour were investigated and compared with talcum. The modified rice flour was used as the ingredient to develop the compact powder by replacing talcum, which is the main ingredient in compact powder that provides the slipperiness and spread properties, but it is quite harmful. The results of this research revealed that the physical properties of the modified powder changed in terms of flowability and water-resistance by PEG-50 shea butter. The modified rice flour provided better physical properties compared to non-modified rice powder. The modified rice powder, a safe ingredient, could replace 100% talcum in the developed compact powder. Furthermore, the developed compact powder provided Sun Protection Factor (SPF) greater than 15, or 93%, UVB protection, good coverage with a natural appearance, smoothness, diffusion, softness of the skin, and a higher satisfaction level compared with the commercial product.

FORMULASI DAN EVALUASI KOSMETIK DEKORATIF PERONA PIPI DARI EKSTRAK ANGKAK (Monascus purpureus) SEBAGAI PEWARNA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN LESITIN SEBAGAI PELEMBAB KULIT

Perona pipi merupakan salah satu contoh kosmetik dekoratif fungsinya adalah untuk memberikan aksen tirus dan lebih segar pada wajah. Pewarna alami yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah angkak yang merupakan hasil fermentasi dari kapang (Monascus purpureus). Selain digunakan sebagai kosmetik, angkak juga bisa digunakan sebagai pengobatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui proses pembuatan perona pipi dari ekstrak angkak (Monascus purpureus) dalam bentuk compact powder dengan menggunakan lesitin sebagai pelembab. Ekstraksi dilakukan dengan metode maserasi menggunakan pelarut etanol 96%. Lesitin sebagai pelembab dalam formula perona pipi yang divariasikan dengan konsentrasi F0 0%, F1 1%, FII 2%, FIII 3% dan diperoleh formula terbaik yaitu pada formula II dengan konsentrasi lesitin 2% dengan hasil uji stabilitas sediaan, uji organoleptik, uji homogenitas warna, uji pH, uji iritasi, uji keretakan, uji kekerasan, uji kesukaan, dan uji kelembaban. Hasil kelembaban sediaan perona pipi selama 2 minggu menunjukkan bahwa formula II adalah formula terbaik dengan hasil 42,3%. Hasil pengamatan sediaan perona pipi compact powder yang didapat memenuhi persyaratan yang berlaku dengan menggunakan lesitin dalam formula perona pipi sebagai pelembab.

Production of Compact Powder Blush on from Secang Wood (Caesalpinia sappan L.) Extract

Secang wood (Caesalpinia sappan L.) is one of the local resources that contain natural pigments, namely brazilin. Brazilin is a pigment derived from Secang wood (Caesalpinia sappan L.) that is potentially used as a natural dye. This study aims to prove that Secang Wood (Caesalpinia sappan L.) can be applied as a dye in Compact Powder Blush On.The method for obtaining Secang wood (Caesalpinia sappan L.) extract uses the maceration extraction method with a sample of Secang wood (Caesalpinia sappan L.) of 250 gram and ethanol 96% then evaporated in a water bath with a temperature below 80 0C resulting in a yield of Secang wood (Caesalpinia sappan L.) extract of 27.87%. pH during the maceration process must be kept neutral, if it is not stable then it is added citric acid or sodium bicarbonate. The components of the Compact Powder Blush On are Talcum, Kaolin, Parrafin Liquid, Okside Zinc, Isopropyl myristate, and the addition of Secang wood extract (Caesalpinia sappan L.) with a concentration of 5%, 10%, 20%. Tests on preparations made include pH test, sticky power test, topical test, and stability test.The observations show that the Compact Powder Blush On preparation at a concentration of 5%, 10%, and 20% Secang wood extract (Caesalpinia sappan L.) is pink, easily applied, has an average adhesion of 13.83%, produces a pink color when applying, and has a pH of 7. However, using Secang wood (Caesalpinia sappan L.) as a Blush On dye does not have color stability. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that Secang Wood (Caesalpinia sappan L.) can be used as a natural dye Compact Powder Blush On, but additional ingredients are needed so that the color remains stable during storage at room temperature.

Pengaruh Lama Pemakaian Sediaan Kosmetik Bedak Padat Terhadap Cemaran Mikroba

Bedak adalah salah satu sediaan kosmetik yang dipakai dalam jangka waktu yang lama. Bedak yang digunakan akan terjadi kontaminasi bahkan semakin meningkat seiring dengan lamanya pemakaian. Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi antara lain penyimpanan, lingkungan, dan spons bedak. Penggunaan spons bedak merupakan salah satu sumber cemaran bakteri. Di mana penggunaan spons yang sama secara berulang-ulang dan bersentuhan langsung pada kulit dapat meningkatkan jumlah mikroba. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh lamanya penyimpanan, pemakaian suatu sediaan kosmetik bedak padat terhadap tingkat cemaran mikroba. Sampel yang diuji adalah bedak padat yang belum dipakai dan yang telah dipakai selama 2 minggu. Hasil penelitian berupa jumlah cemaran bakteri (ALT) dibandingkan dengan syarat menurut Peraturan Kepala Pengawasan Obat dan Makanan RI No.HK.03.1.23.07.11.6662 Tahun 2011 yaitu tidak boleh melebihi 103 koloni/g. Hasil uji cemaran bakteripada sediaan bedak padat sebelum pemakaian mempunyai nilai rata-rata ALT 2,6 x 101koloni/g dan sesudah pemakaian mempunyai nilai rata-rata ALT 9,2 x 101 koloni/g. Nilai ALT yang diperoleh dari masing-masing sediaan kosmetik bedak padat telah memenuhi syarat.Hasil uji t dependen menunjukkan adanya perbedaan jumlah bakteri pada bedak padat sebelum dipakai dengan setelah dipakai selama 2 minggu (t = 0.000). Kata Kunci: Kosmetik, bedak padat, Angka Lempeng Total ABSTRACTPowder is one of the cosmetic preparations used for a long time. Powder that is used will occur contamination even increasing along with the length of usage. This can be caused by several factors including storage, environment, powder sponges and others. The use of powder sponges is one source of bacterial contamination. Where the use of the same sponge repeatedly and in direct contact with the skin can increase the number of microbes. The objective of study was to determine the effect of the duration of use of a compact powder cosmetic preparation on the level of microbial contamination. The samples tested were solid powder that has not been used and that has been used for 2 weeks. The results of the study were the Total Plate Count (TPC) compared to the Regulation of the Head of the Republic of Indonesia Drug and Food Control Number HK.03.1.23.07.11.6662 of 2011 concerning the Requirements for Microbial Pollution and Heavy Metals in Cosmetics which should not exceed 103 colonies / g. The test results of bacterial contamination on solid powder preparations before use have an average value of ALT 2,6 x 101 colony / g and after use have an average ALT value of 9.2 x 101 colony / g. The ALT value obtained from each compact powder cosmetic preparation has met the requirements. The results of the dependent t test showed a difference in the number of bacteria on solid powder before use with after being used for 2 weeks (t = 0.000). Keywords: Cosmetics, Compact Powder, Total Plate Count

The Influence of Textured Surfaces of Cosmetic Packaging on Consumers’ Feelings

This study investigated what consumers’ feelings were evoked when they touched different textured surfaces of 20 compact powder cases. Without seeing them, fifty respondents with and without an art-and-design-based background were asked to describe their feelings in their words as they touched the cases as well as explain them by provided words. The results show that different surface textures did evoke different respondents’ feelings of which those familiar with the design were able to express a wider range. All participants were able to describe both the initial sense of physicality and complex feelings toward every textured surface investigated.Keywords:senseof touch; textured surfaces; cosmetic packaging; consumers’ feelings.eISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ajbes.v3i13.154