International Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy

ANTI-ACNE (Acne Vulgaris) EMULGEL FORMULATION of AROMATIC OIL From PATCHOULILEAVES (Pogostemoncablinbenth) Andin VITRO ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY TEST Againstpropionibacterium Acnes
Dra. Rr. Sulistiyaningsih, M.Kes., Apt; Dra. Emma Surahman, M.Si., Apt; Puti Lenggogeni

Abstract
Patchouli leaves (Pogostemon cablin Benth) aromatic oil containsalcoholic patchouliwhich has antibacterial activity. This research aim is to get an effective, safe, and stable antiacne emulgel preparation from patchouli leaves (Pogostemon cablin Benth) aromatic oil especially during storage time. Concentration of patchouli leaves (Pogostemon cablin Benth) aromatic oil used in the anti-acne emulgel preparation is 0.2%; 0.3%; and 0.4% (v/v). Stages of research that has been done are materials collection, antibacterial activity test of aromatic oil, fetermination of minimum inhibitory concentration, emulgel basis selection, emulgel formulation, physical stability test including organoleptic checking, viscosity and pH measurement, antibacterial preparation activity test for 30 days of storage times and preparation safety test. Results from the research showed that all of the anti-acne emulgel preparations had good quality and didnot trigger any inflammation or irritation on the user skin.

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