Research Summary:
Artocarpus heterophyllus (A. heterophyllus) is one of the plants commonly used for skin care. This study aimed to formulate a clay mask preparation with the active ingredient A. heterophyllus 3% leaf extract and evaluate its activities in repairing facial moisture, smoothness, large pores, blemishes, and wrinkles.
The process of preparing the clay masks began with the extraction of Artocarpus heterophyllus leaf ethanol extracts, ensuring standardized quality. This was followed by the preparation of clay mask bases with guaranteed quality, mixing the clay mask bases with the extracts, and testing the quality, stability, and effectiveness of the skin care product.
The extract in the clay mask formulations was found to be stable during storage, homogeneous, with a pH of 5.6-6.3. The drying time was between 10-18 minutes, and the product did not cause irritation. Effectiveness testing was conducted using a skin analyzer over a 4-week treatment period with adult female volunteers.
Test results after 4 weeks of treatment showed that the ethanol extract of A. heterophyllus leaves at 3% concentration improved moisture (15.5%), smoothness (33.1%), pore size (60.1%), blemishes (50.2%), and facial wrinkles (61.5%). Statistically significant effects were observed in the improvement of moisture and smoothness of the facial skin (p < 0.05).
This study concluded that the ethanol extract of A. heterophyllus at a 3% concentration benefits in refining facial skin.
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