Pemanfaatan Ekstrak Etanol Daun Kemuning (Murraya paniculata L. Jack) pada Sediaan Masker Gel

Abstract

The kemuning (Murraya paniculata L. Jack) plant grows wild in shrubs, forest edges, or is planted as an ornamental plant and hedge plant. Yellow leaves are known for their traditional benefits for smoothing the skin. However, the utilization of kemuning leaves in pharmaceutical preparations is still very rare. Face masks are one of the most widely recognized skincare products among the public. Masks are able to stimulate circulation of blood flow and spleen, improve the skin regeneration process, and increase nutrition to facial skin tissues. Gel mask preparations are in great demand by the drug and cosmetic industry because they have advantages over other preparations, namely good distribution on the skin, a cool effect when applied to the skin, good drug release, and easy washing. This study aims to determine whether ethanol extract of kemuning leaves can be formulated as a gel mask preparation. Preparation of ethanol extract of kemuning leaves by maceration method using 96% ethanol solvent. Formulation of gel mask preparations was made with variations in concentration of ethanol extract of yellow leaves 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, and 10%. The gel preparation was then subjected to organoleptic test, homogeneity test, viscosity test, pH test, and irritation test. The results showed that the gel mask preparation is gel-shaped, yellowish clear in color, has a distinctive rose aroma, is homogeneous, has a pH range of 4.5-6.5, a viscosity value of 9740-9770 cPs, and does not cause irritation. Formulation F4 is the best gel mask and can potentially be used as a pharmaceutical product.