Artocarpus heterophyllus leaves extract improve facial skin in clay mask formulation

Abstract

Artocarpus heterophyllus (A.heterophyllus) is one of plants that commonly used for skin care. This study aimed to formulate a clay mask preparation with the active ingredient A.heterophyllus 3% leaf extract and evaluating its activities in repairing facial moisture, smoothness, large pores, blemishes and wrinkles. The process of providing clay masks begins with the preparation of Artocarpus heterophyllus leaf etanol extracts with standardized quality, preparation of clay mask bases with guaranteed quality, mixing clay mask bases with extracts, testing the quality and stability and effectiveness of skin care tested. The extract of clay mask formulations were stable in storage, homogeneous, pH 5.6-6.3; drying time is 10-18 minutes, and does not irritate. Effectiveness testing was performed using a skin analyzer for 4 weeks of treatment in adult female volunteers. Test results after 4 weeks of treatment showed that the ethanol extract of A. heterophyllus leaves 3% was able to improve moisture (15.5%), smoothness (33.1%), pore size (60.1%), blemishes (50.2%) and facial wrinkles (61.5%). Statistically, significant effects were found in moisture and smoothnes of the facial skin (p < 0.05). This study concluded that ethanol extract of A. heterophyllus in concentration of 3% have benefit in refining facial skin.