Test Of Anti-Acne Activity In Gel Peel Off Mask Preparation Of Papaya Leaf (Carica Papaya L.) Extract On Rabbit Backs Induced With Propionibacterium Acnes Bacteria

Authors

  • M. Wahyu Ariawan Program Studi S1 Farmasi, Fakultas Farmasi, Universitas Mulawarman, Samarinda, Indonesia Author
  • Windu Aria Renita Program Studi Farmasi S1, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Adila, Bandar Lampung Author
  • Muh. Deni Kurniawan Program Studi S1 Farmasi, Fakultas Farmasi, Universitas Mulawarman, Samarinda, Indonesia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9888-8743
  • Fendy Prasetyawan Program studi Pendidikan Profesi Apoteker, Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Kadiri, Kediri, Indonesia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30872/jtpc.v10i1.351

Keywords:

(Carica papaya L.), anti-acne, propionibacterium acnes

Abstract

Acne involves inflammation and Propionibacterium acnes infection. Papaya (Carica papaya L.) leaves, containing antibacterial karpain alkaloids and anti-inflammatory flavonoids, offer potential treatment. This study aimed to formulate and evaluate papaya leaf extract peel-off gel masks for anti-acne efficacy on P. acnes-induced rabbits. Extracts were obtained via maceration using 96% ethanol. Formulations containing 5%, 10%, and 15% extract were compared against clindamycin (positive control) and a negative control. Evaluations included physical quality (organoleptic, pH, viscosity, drying time, spreadability, adhesion), irritation, and antibacterial efficacy tests. Results indicated the 15% formulation was optimal, demonstrating homogeneity, pH 5-6, spreadability of 5 cm, drying time of 17 minutes, viscosity of 3167 cps, and adhesion of 6.22 seconds, without causing irritation. In vivo observations confirmed that the 15% concentration effectively accelerated acne healing and dried pus. Thus, papaya leaf extract peel-off masks exhibit significant anti-acne activity.

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Published

2026-03-31

How to Cite

Test Of Anti-Acne Activity In Gel Peel Off Mask Preparation Of Papaya Leaf (Carica Papaya L.) Extract On Rabbit Backs Induced With Propionibacterium Acnes Bacteria. (2026). Journal of Tropical Pharmacy and Chemistry , 10(1), 21-28. https://doi.org/10.30872/jtpc.v10i1.351

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