Abstract

Aryanti Susilowati, Ardi Eko Mulyawan* and Tri Widayati Putri

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/ojc/350427

Caulerpa racemose is one type of seaweed that has the greatest potential in Indonesia. Caulerpa racemose has attracted many attentions as an antioxidant agent which is potential for cosmetic industries. The study aims to analyze the antioxidant content of Caulerpa racemose and determining its effectiveness as an anti-aging lotion. testing the antioxidant activity of Caulerpa racemosa using the DPPH method. Caulerpa racemosa contains phenol compounds that function as antioxidants. The results showed that value antioxidant activity of Caulerpa racemosa lotion is very higher, value IC50 reach 0,58 ppm (a compound is called a very strong antioxidant if the value of IC50 is <50 ppm) and the results test of Caulerpa racemose lotion was appropriate with quality standard SNI 16-4399-1996 about the standards sunscreen preparations for the skin. This paper presents the first-time production lotion from Caulerpa racemose.

Anti-Aging Lotion; Antioxidant; Caulerpa Racemose; DPPH

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