PEMANFAATAN CENTELLA ASIATICA DALAM PEMBUATAN PRODUK PERAWATAN KULIT ALAMI : FACEMIST, MASKER & SCRUB

Abstract

The demand for natural-based skincare products is increasing, driving the utilization of herbal plants such as Centella asiatica (gotu kola), which is known to have important pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and wound healing properties. This research aims to formulate and evaluate three types of natural skincare products based on C. asiatica extract, namely a face mist, a mask, and a scrub, as safe and environmentally friendly cosmetic alternatives. The research was conducted experimentally at the Bioengineering Laboratory of the Lombok Institute of Technology, using additional natural ingredients such as rose petals, aloe vera, and olive oil. The developed products were named H&So Glow and were descriptively tested through the assessment of 29 panelists. The results show that the product has an average score of 4.41 (on a scale of 1–5), with a standard deviation of 0.51, indicating a high level of interest and a relatively homogeneous perception among the panelists. Overall, the findings of this study indicate that C. asiatica has a great potential to be developed into multifunctional natural cosmetic preparations that align with the green beauty trend and local market needs.