Formulation and Antioxidant Activity Test of Face Mist Preparations from Lemon Peel Extract (Citrus limon L.)

Abstract

Lemon orange peel contains a lot of antioxidants that can be utilized in handling dry skin problems. This research aims to evaluate the physical quality and antioxidant activity of face mist preparations containing lemon peel extract (Citrus limon L.). Theresearch design used was an experimental laboratory. The sample used was lemon peel, then the extract was obtained through a maceration method with 96% ethanol as a solvent. The face mist preparation formulation was made with several variations in concentration of FI (3%), FII (5%), and FIII (7%). Physical quality evaluation including organoleptic tests, homogeneity, spreadability, pH, viscosity, and absorption showed that all formulas met the physical quality requirements according to SNI standards. Antioxidant activity testing using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer with various concentration variations showed very weak antioxidant activity, ????????50values at FI 346.28ppm, FII 326.44ppm, and FIII 426.20ppm. For comparison, vitamin C used as a control had an????????50value of 33.45 ppm. Based on the research, Formulation I, a face mist preparation containing lemon peel (Citrus limon L.) extract, has the best physical qualities and very weak potential as an antioxidant.