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Face scrub is a facial skin care product used to remove dead skin cells on the face, containing small particles of polymer as a synthetic exfoliant and natural ingredients of Moringa oleifera Lamk. as a natural exfoliant. The aim of this study was to compare the physical characteristics of face scrub gel using Moringa seed powder as a natural exfoliant and polyethylene beads as a synthetic exfoliant. The research method was laboratory experimental with varying concentrations of exfoliants in 1%, 1.5% and 2% in F1, F2 and F3 (containing Moringa seed powder) and F4, F5 and F6 (containing polyethylene beads). Evaluation of the preparation were included organoleptic, homogeneity, pH, spreadability, viscosity, stability, and irritation test. The results of the stability test showed that the Moringa seed face scrub gel preparation as a natural exfoliant affected its physical characteristics, but all formulas still met the requirement range for the physical properties of gel. The results of the irritation test for a face scrub gel preparation containing both of the exfoliant did not cause irritation in all volunteers. From this research, it can be concluded that Moringa seed powder as a natural exfoliant which is formulated into a face scrub gel preparation can be a natural alternative as exfoliating facial cleansing agents. The optimal formulation is formula 1 with a concentration of 1% Moringa seed powder and formula 5 with a concentration of 1.5% polyethylene beads.
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