Evaluation and Comparison Anti-aging Facial Serum from Algae Extract

Abstract

Interest in cosmetics now no longer looks at gender and class. This is due to the development of the cosmetics industry, which is no longer segmented and targets all age ranges, young and old, even children, and no longer looks at gender [1]. However, along with the increasing number of cosmetics consumption in Indonesia, various cosmetic products have emerged that provide instant results but ignore the health aspects of the user [2]. Natural ingredients for medical and cosmetic purposes are increasingly being used in developed and developing countries [3]. This is due to increasing public literacy regarding natural ingredients, where natural ingredients will minimize side effects. The natural ingredients in question can be obtained from microalgae [4]. Microalgae can produce primary compounds such as protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Microalgae also contain active components that can be used in industrial fields such as food, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics [5]. Microalgae contain active components such as antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral activities, as well as antioxidants and antibacterial substances [6]. Chlorella and spirulina are natural antioxidants that have the potential to delay, slow down, and prevent the oxidation process [7].