Physical Evaluation of Facial Wash Gel Preparations with variation in Concentration of 96% Ethanol Extract of Kepok Banana Stem (Musa paradisaca L.)

Abstract

Facial wash gel is a facial cleanser with a gel form containing foam that is recommended for sensitive, oily and acne skin because the gel formula is gentler on the skin so it does not cause irritation to acne-prone skin. This study aims to determine the physical evaluation of the best facial wash gel extract of  kepok banana stem based on two different formulas of active ingredient concentration. The method used in this study is an experimental method carried out in the laboratory with descriptive analysis based on physical evaluation of organoleptic tests, homogeneity, pH, spreadability, viscosity, high foam, cleaning power. The results showed that the best formulation is Formula 2. Where the results of the physical evaluation of organoleptics include brown color, distinctive banana odor, thick texture, homogeneous preparation, pH 6, spreadability of formula 1 6.64 ± 0.944987 and formula 2 6.56 ± 0.502991 Viscosity 2,840 cP, high foam stability 91.6% and a better cleaning power test than formula 1.