Development of Emulgel Containing Benzoyl Peroxide and Citronella Oil (Cymbopogon nardus (L) Rendl) as Anti-acne Therapy
PENGEMBANGAN EMULGEL MENGANDUNG BENZOIL PEROKSIDA DAN MINYAK SERAI WANGI (CYMBOPOGON NARDUS (L) RENDL) SEBAGAI TERAPI ANTIJERAWAT
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https://doi.org/10.29313/jiff.v8i1.4500Keywords:
Benzoyl Peroxide, Citronella Oil, Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendl., Emulgel, Anti-acneAbstract
Acne is a inflammatory disease caused bacterium Propionibacterium, which can lead to inflammation and increased sebum production. Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is an antibacterial used for acne. BPO, with concentrations in formulations ranging from 2.5-10%, has keratolytic and anti-inflammatory effects on acne and plays a role in reducing free radical oxygen and P. acnes density. The contents of citronella oil (Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendl.) Citronella, l-Limonene, Beta-Citronellol, Citronellyl acetate, trans-Caryophyllene, Geranyl acetate, Delta-Cadinene, Linalool, Germacrene D, (-)-beta.-Elemene. The aim of this study is to obtain an optimal emulgel formula containing BPO and citronella oil with anti-acne activity. The results of anti-acne activity testing against P. acnes and S. epidermidis obtained inhibitory zone diameters at a concentration of 5% citronella oil of 1.78 ± 0.15; ,09 ± 0 with positive controls 1.86 ± 0.07; 2.13 ± 0.09. The formulations were formulated with different Tween 80 concentrations as emulsifiers of 3%(F1); 5%(F2); 7%(F3) respectively. The formulations have a pH range of 5.0 – 8.0. The spreading power ranges between 5-7 cm. The viscosity of the formulations ranges from 40,000 – 60,000 cP. The diffusion test results yielded the best flux value of 653,723 mg/cm2. The best formula is indicated by F6 which consists of BPO 2.5%, Citronella Oil 5%, Carbomer-940 1%, Tween 80 3%, Propylene glycol 20%, TEA 0,05%, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil 5%.
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