DEVELOPMENT OF FACIAL WASH WITH TORCH GINGER STEM ETHANOL EXTRACT FOR ANTI ACNES BACTERIA

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder influenced by Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacteria. This research aimed to develop an effective, natural anti-acne gel facial wash using concentrated torch ginger stem extract, referring to limitations of previous formulations that included salicylic acid and high ethanol content. This study focused on obtaining an optimal concentrated torch ginger stem ethanol extract, formulating a gel facial wash, and evaluating its antibacterial effectiveness against P. acnes and S. aureus. The extract separated into non-polar and polar phases, with the MBC values at concentration of 5.68% and 5.14% respectively. In conclusion, optimized formula of the gel facial wash, containing carbopol 80 (1.2g), propylene glycol (12g), TEA (8g), coconut oil (31.15g), non-polar extract (7.39g), polar extract (13.71g), and water up to 100mL., was identified achieving an MBC of 11.90% against both bacteria, demonstrated stable foam, and effective cleaning. It proved to be an effective antibacterial agent against acne-causing bacteria.