Formulation of Peel-Off Masks Containing Duwet Leaf Extract (Syzygium Cumini)

Abstract

The main cause of premature aging of the skin is the presence of free radicals which are created by UV rays. The use of antioxidants is a promising option for overcoming these problems. Duwet (Syzygium cumini) is a natural source of antioxidants. A peel-off mask is a cosmetic product which forms an easy to peel-off layer on the skin’s surface. This study aimed to determine the physicochemical characteristics, antioxidant activity, irritation effect, and stability of duwet leaf extract peel-off mask preparations. Duwet leaf extract was macerated by a methanol solvent and formulated into the peel-off masks with a concentration of 1%, 3%, and 5%. The results showed that the preparation produced good characteristics with a drying time of fewer than 30 minutes and showed significant antioxidant activity with the highest inhibition in the preparation with 3% duwet leaf extract. This preparation also had no irritating effect on CAM and was stable during storage using freeze-thaw and real-time methods. It can be concluded that duwet leaf extract can be used as an active agent for anti-aging peel-off masks.
 Keywords: duwet leaf extract, peel-off mask, physicochemical characteristics, stability test, antioxidant activity, irritation effect