Effectiveness Test of Natural Detoxification Facial Wash Gel Activated Charcoal Palm Shells Using Habatussaudah Scrub

Abstract

Natural detoxification can be obtained by using Habatussaudah which has the ability to increase the natural excretion of toxins from our body. To increase the ability of facial wash gel, activated charcoal palm shell in terms of absorption of toxins, it was further developed with the addition of Habatussaudah as a scrub. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of natural detoxification facial wash gel, activated charcoal palm shell with Habatussaudah scrub according to lost black spot on facial pores after observation using a digital microscope. The facial wash gel was prepared into 3 formulas with a concentration of palm shell activated charcoal and Habatussaudah 2:1 (FI), 4:2 (FII) and 6:3 (FIII). The procedure in this study included the manufacture of activated charcoal from palm kernel shells and Habatussaudah powder, making facial wash gel type w/w, irritation test, hedonic test and facial skin moisture test as well as the effectiveness of natural detoxification using a digital microscope which was compared before and after use. Facial wash gel "biore" was used as a positive control. The results showed that all formulas were safe when used and the panelists preferred the FI can be obtained 50% compared to other formulas. The effectiveness of facial detoxification showed that FI was able to remove toxins and impurities after use and there was an increase in water content of 14.70% and a decrease in oil content of 14.60% with a brightness level of type 8 to 2 compared to other formulas and positive control. From these results, it can be concluded that the FI facial wash gel with a concentration of 2:1 palm shell activated charcoal and Habatussaudah is safe to use and effective as a natural detoxifier.