A SIMPLE FORMULATION OF LIP BALM USING CARROT EXTRACT AS A NATURAL COLORING AGENT
H Anisa, Y Sukmawardani, and N Windayani (a)
Department of Chemistry Education, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung
Jl. A. H. Nasution No. 105, Bandung 40614, Indonesia
a)E-mail: nenengwinda.ftk[at]uinsgd.ac.id
Abstract
This study aims to obtain an optimum combination formulation of cera alba in the manufacture of lip balm with natural material collorant in accordance with SNI. The experimental method used was maceration of natural products with n-hexane solvents and concentrated with a rotary evaporator to find a dark yellow paste. Furthermore, making lip balm with various formulations of 2 gr cera alba, 2.5 gr, 3 gr and without cera alba in 10 gr shea butter with additives of orange and stawbery essence and natural coloring agent from carrots. The stability of lip blam the homogeneity test was carried out, the stability test carried out for 20 days at room temperature by observing changes in color, odor, and dosage form, pH test, topical test, and irritation test. The experimental results showed that all lip balm preparations were homogeneous, had a pH of 5-5,5 and did not cause skin irritation after 10 minutes of applying to the skin.
Keywords: Lip balm formulation, natural coloring agent, carrot extract
Topic: Chemistry