Green Cosmetic from Natural Colorant of Anthocyanin Extracted from <i>Ipomoea batatas</i> L.

Abstract

Ipomoea Batatas L. anthocyanin extracted solution has a vibrant color, suitable for coloring in the food and cosmetic industries. The anthocyanin content in Ipomoea Batatas L. extract reached the highest value under extraction conditions at 60°C for 60 minutes. A number of recipes for green cosmetic samples are formulated and tested with concentration of Ipomoea Batatas L. extract up to 60%. The testing results show that the cosmetic samples did not contain heavy metal of lead (Pb) and did not detect mold which is safe for the health of users. The statistical tools were the checklist sheets used to evaluate the quality of cosmetic samples, designed on the basis of choosing 6 specific criteria for cosmetic quality and 5 quality evaluation levels. The study carried out survey with 320 women aged from 18 to 35 who used to test for the cosmetic samples. The results were collected and analyzed data showed that the percentage of users highly appreciated the quality of green cosmetic samples. The color formed from the extract of Ipomoea Batatas L. reaches the rate of more than 85% with the total quality of "Good" and "Excellent" levels.