Utilization of Ambon Banana Stem (Musa paradisiaca var. sapientum (L)) Ethanol Extract as Moisturizing Sheet Mask

Abstract

Ambon banana stem are known to contain chemical compounds including flavonoids, saponins, and tannins. One of these chemical compounds has the potential as an antioxidant, namely flavonoids which has antioxidant properties as free radical scavengers. Antioxidants can be used to repair skin cells damaged by free radicals, these antioxidants can provide a moisturizing and brightening effect on the skin so that the skin is not only kept moist and looks radiant. The purpose of this study was to formulate sheet mask preparation from ethanol extract of Ambon banana stem (Musa paradisiaca var. sapientum (L)) into various concentration 5%, 7% and 9%. The sheet mask was then being examined for its activity to provide smoother skin after 4 weeks of treatment by measuring skin moisture content. Data was then being analyzed using ANOVA method. The research showed that sheet mask preparation of Ambon banana stem ethanol extract met the requirements for organoleptic evaluation, homogeneity, pH, irritation test. In increasing moisture content of Ambon banana stem ethanol extract sheet mask preparation, showed insignificant value (p > 0.05) where there is no significant difference toward the positive control. These results conclude that the sheet mask preparation of Ambon banana stem ethanol extract provides a moisturizing effect on skin.
 Keywords: Ambon banana stem, moisturizer, sheet mask

Preparation of Moisturizing Lotion from Combination Extract of Clitoria ternatea Flower and Dragon Fruit Peels

“…If the pH of the body lotion is low, it can irritate the skin, otherwise if the pH of the preparation is too high, it will cause the skin to become dry. The results of the pH test on all lotion formulations showed that they met the standard not less than 4.5 and not more than 6.5 9,12 . Based on research conducted by Angriani Lisa (2019), the pH of the dried extract Clitoria ternatea L. flower was 4-5 which indicated that the extract was acidic.…”

“…The lotion was applied on the back of the volunteer's hand which had been marked every week for 4 weeks. Changes in skin condition were observed and re-measured every week on the skin of volunteers using a skin analyzer to see the increase in skin moisture levels and the results were recorded 10,12 .…”

“…Skin moisture test was performed on 15 volunteers. All volunteers were first measured the initial skin condition / before treatment by using a moisture checker 11,12 . The lotion was applied twice a day for 4 weeks on the back hand of volunteers.…”

Preparation and evaluation of moisturizing sheet mask of Lady Finger (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) extract

“…The organoleptic test is carried out to see the physical appearance of the essence by observing changes in the shape, smell and color of the essence that has been made before and during cycling test 10,11,12 .…”

“…The preparation must show a homogeneous arrangement and no coarse grains are visible. This homogeneity test was carried out before and during cycling test 10,11,12 .…”