FORMULASI BODY SCRUB SARI UBI JALAR UNGU (IPOMOEA BATATAS L.) PADA KULIT

Abstract

Body scrub is cosmetic preparation used for skin care. One of the natural ingredients that can be used as raw material body scrub is purple sweet potato. Purple sweet potato contains vitamins C, E, A, carotene acids, phenols, polyphenols, and flavonoids are good for the skin. Others,polysaccharides from purple sweet potato are potential natural antioxidant.This study aims to formulate juice of purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) varieties Ayamurasaki that formula A of 40%, formula B of 45% B, and  formula C of 50%. This type of research is experimental. Testing includes homogenity test , pH test, organoleptic test, irritation test, and emulsion type test. Juice obtained by sampling grated until smooth, after that squeezed flannel cloth to obtain pollen purple sweet potato. The results showed preparations are designed to meet the physical evaluation semisolid dosage in the texture, a distinctive smell, color brown, homogeneous, oil in water emulsion type, pH ranges from 6.1 to 6.2, and does not irritate. The good body scub used is 45% of formula B.