Ontogenesis of textile face mask using cotton fabric by treating with red seaweeds extract for cosmetotextile applications

Abstract

This study investigated the effective utilization of phenolic compounds present in red seaweeds such as Kappaphycus alvarezii and Acanthophora spicifera used for making textile face masks for anti-aging applications. To study the presence of functional and antioxidant compounds in the red seaweeds was assessed using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and 2-2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl free radical scavenging methods. The effect of red seaweed treated fabrics interaction with fibroblast populated collagen (FPC) layers was assessed using topographical analysis of field emission scanning electron microscope and the effect of red seaweed treated textile fabrics on comfort properties such as air permeability, water permeability, and wicking properties were studied. The measurement and analysis of FPC layer interaction with textile fabrics were assessed using contraction studies. The experimental result specifies that maximum antioxidant activity of 77 ± 0.17% inhibition achieved in the textile face mask. The air permeability, wickability and water permeable properties were slightly reduced for both red seaweed treated textile face mask fabrics compared with the untreated face mask.