FORMULATION AND PHYSICAL STABILITY TESTING OF A FACIAL SERUM GEL CONTAINING GOTU COLA (Centella asitica (L.)) LEAF EXTRACT WITH VARIYING OF CARBOMER CONCENTRATIONS AS A GELLING AGENT

Authors

  • Leni Nurlinayanti, S.Farm., M.Farm Politeknik Hangtuah Jakarta Author https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0689-5006
  • Siti Wanda Nurwanti Politeknik Hang Tuah Jakarta Author
  • Mudita Politeknik Hang Tuah Jakarta Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/2cjphb02

Keywords:

serum formulation, gotu cola , centella asiatica, carbomer

Abstract

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.) is a tropical plant known to contain alkaloids, saponins, tannins, flavonoids, triterpenoid saponins, glycosides, and asiaticosides.

This study aimed to formulate a gotu kola serum and evaluate the effect of different carbomer concentrations on its physical characteristics. Three formulations were prepared with carbomer concentrations of 0.5% (Formula I), 1% (Formula II), and 2% (Formula III). The prepared serums were evaluated through organoleptic, homogeneity, viscosity, pH, spreadability, and physical stability tests..

The results indicated that Formula I was the most optimal formulation, as it exhibited faster absorption on the skin surface.The results indicated that Formula I was the most optimal formulation, as it exhibited faster absorption on the skin surface.

Author Biography

  • Leni Nurlinayanti, S.Farm., M.Farm, Politeknik Hangtuah Jakarta

    Farmasi, sekprodi

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Published

2026-02-27

Issue

Volume 3, Number 1, February 2026

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Articles

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FORMULATION AND PHYSICAL STABILITY TESTING OF A FACIAL SERUM GEL CONTAINING GOTU COLA (Centella asitica (L.)) LEAF EXTRACT WITH VARIYING OF CARBOMER CONCENTRATIONS AS A GELLING AGENT. (2026). Proceedings OPTIMAL, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.5281/2cjphb02