Preparation and evaluation of moisturizing sheet mask of Lady Finger (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) extract

Abstract

Lady finger (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) pod contain polyphenolic compounds, carotene, folic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin C, oxalic acid, and amino acids. Lady finger seed contain polyphenolic compounds, mainly oligomeric catechins and flavonol derivatives, protein (i.e., high lysine levels) and oil fraction (in particular, its derived oil is rich in palmitic, oleic, and linoleic acids). This study aimed to formulate a sheet mask of Lady Finger extract, and examining its moisturizing effect on volunteers' skin. This was an experimental study, which conducted by maceration of Lady Finger simplicia, then formulated the essence into sheet mask sheet preparation. Lady Finger extract was varied in 3%, 5% and 7% concentration. Evaluation of preparation include of the quality of the preparation (organoleptic, homogeneity, pH value, and stability). Sheet mask was then examined for its irritation test and effectiveness as moisturizer on volunteers skin. Moisturizing effect was seen each week for 4 weeks treatment by using it twice a week. The results showed that all sheet masks were homogeneous, had pH of 5.6-6.1, stable for 12 days of storage by using cycling test method, and did not irritate the skin. Moisturizing effect of Lady Finger extract sheet mask at 7% concentration was more effective than other concentrations in terms of increasing the water content by 37.36% and smoothness by 40.02%. It can be concluded that Lady Finger (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) extract can be formulated as an moisturizing sheet mask and 7% concentration of Lady Finger extract sheet mask preparation showed the best moisturizing activity.
 Keywords: Moisturizing, Sheet Mask, Lady Finger, Extract