Formulation And Testing Of Antioxidant Body Scrub Preparations Papaya Leaf Extract (Carica papaya L.) With The Addition Of Oatmeal (Avena Sativa)

Abstract

This research was carried out as a form of preserving natural ingredients used as body scrub preparations that contain antioxidants, namely the papaya leaf plant (Carica papaya L.) which contains the compounds ascorbic acid, β-carotene, α-tocopherol, flavonoids, phenolics, carotenoids and Hydroxynamite acid derivatives are responsible for the highly active antioxidant activity. This research aims to determine the highest antioxidant content found in body scrub preparations of papaya leaf extract (Carica papaya L.) with the addition of oatmeal (Avena sativa). This research was conducted at the Pharmacy Laboratory of Muhammadiyah University of Palopo from September to November 2023. This research uses experimental research, taking samples, making body scrub preparations, testing the physical quality of the preparations, and testing antioxidants using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. This research took 3 months starting from sample processing to testing the body scrub preparation. The best physical quality test results for the preparation were found in formula 1 with an extract concentration of 5% and the antioxidant test results were found to be F1 120,91 μg/mL, F2 51,99 μg/mL, F3 29,179 μg/mL of the three formulations which had the highest antioxidant activity. found in formula three with an IC50 value 29,179 μg / mL.