Utilization of Aromatic Water (Hydrosol) From Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia) Peel in Face Mist Formulation

Abstract

Background: Hydrosols are a byproduct of essential oil distillation, offer characteristics suitable for cosmetic products. This study formulated a face mist using lime peel hydrosol, leveraging its physical characteristics, such as color, aroma, and texture, while also reducing agro-industrial waste. The results are expected to highlight the potential of lime peel hydrosol as a functional ingredient in face mist formulations. Objective: The aim of this study was to formulate a face mist using lime peel hydrosol as the main active ingredient and to evaluate the physical characteristics of the resulting formulation. Methods: In this study, three face mist formulations were developed using glycerin at concentrations of 3%, 5%, and 7% as a humectant The formulations were evaluated using physical stability tests, including organoleptic properties, pH, viscosity, and dry time. Meanwhile, the sterility of the formulations was tested using the Total Plate Count method. Results: All formulations demonstrated good physical stability based on organoleptic evaluation. Statistical analysis revealed no significant differences in pH, dry time, and Total Plate Count (TPC) among the formulations. Moreover, the TPC results complied with the BPOM acceptance criteria. Although viscosity results showed statistically significant differences, all values remained within acceptable limits. Additionally, variations in glycerin concentration did not affect viscosity across all formulations. Conclusions: The hydrosol obtained from lime peel distillation has the potential to be utilized for face mist formulation. Over a 4-week stability test period, no significant differences were observed in most parameters, except for viscosity. However, the final results still met the required criteria for several key parameters, supporting the potential of the face mist formulation.