Characterization and anti-aging tests of peel-off gel masks made from ethanolic extract of yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Yarrow extract (Achillea millefolium) is recognized to have powerful antioxidants that protect the skin from free radical damage, skin whitening, and anti-aging properties. As a result, the application of antioxidants on the skin can be packaged into a peel-off gel mask preparation for face skin care. AIM: Therefore, the goal of this study is to see how different concentrations of the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC). METHODS: To obtain five formulas that will be made uses preparations and evaluate the quality of the preparations, this research method used quantitative analysis methods and statistical analysis using one-way ANOVA by varying the concentrations of PVA (7–10%) and HPMC (2–4%) to obtain five formulas that will be made into preparations and evaluated the quality of the preparations. Organoleptic, homogeneity, pH, syneresis, skin irritation, viscosity, spreadability, and drying time of the mask were all evaluated. RESULTS: The results of the experiment with different concentrations of the PVA and HPMC enhanced dispersion and drying time (p < 0.05), but had no effect on decrease viscosity value. CONCLUSION: The quality of the peel-off gel mask prepared from the ethanolic extract of yarrow was significantly affected by PVA and HPMC concentrations.