Formulation development and satisfaction assessment of wipe-off facial mask products with Curcuma aromatica powder and bamboo charcoal powder

Abstract

This research aims to develop wipe-off nourishing facial mask with natural extracts and study of satisfaction on prepared facial mask. Tested volunteers were purposive sampling from current students in Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University. The total of 30 volunteers were classified into 3 groups based on facial skin types, including dry, combination and oily skin types with 10 samples for each. The data were analyzed by SPSS expressing percentage (%), mean ( ), standard deviation (S.D.) and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Physical appearances were assessed by keeping the formulation on shelf at ambient room temperature. The cream formulation exhibits white color, smooth texture with appropriate viscosity and greasy and well spreading on the skin without phase separation. This formulation was developed into a product that contains herbal ingredients which are local available and nourishing the skin. To survey of the satisfaction on using facial masks, the questionnaires were used. The satisfaction scores were performed by 3-group volunteers with different skin types do not show significantly different (p > 0.05). However, there are some properties of facial mask should be improved and study for other aspect properties to obtain the best approved quality wipe-off nourishing facial mask with natural extract which is further value added to Thai herb products.