Test formulation of jasmine (jasminum sambac) essential oil as a mixture body lotion: a case study in Kaliprau, Pemalang

Abstract

Background :Body lotion is a cosmetic product used to protect the skin from external disturbances such as free radicals, making the skin dry, and causing premature aging to occur. Jasmine flowers can be utilized as an ingredient in the manufacture of body lotion. Aims: In this study, we aimed to determine the physical quality of body lotion with an inclusion of an essential oil from Kaliprau village, Pemalang. Pemalang is a center for jasmine production.Settings and Design: The design of this study was descriptive analysis.Methods and Material: To produce body lotion, 20 g of beeswax is melted mixed with shea butter vaseline, 15 g initially and then 125 g later on. The mixture is heated in medium heat, and then, 15 ml essence jasmine oil is added; the mixture is allowed to stand until it is cool and solidified.Results: The results are obtained from testing body lotion pH 6.6–6.8 (in accordance with SNI to the pH of the skin). The scatter test results show that the diameter is between 1.5 and 1.9 cm, with an initial load of 20.45 g and a further load of 17.45 g. A good dispersive power caused by skin contact between the drug becomes widespread, so that absorption of the drug into the skin takes place quickly.Conclusions: The scatter test results show that the body lotion was too dense, hence an increase in viscosity. The pH test indicates that the test results meet the criteria for lotion production, in a predetermined pH range..