preparation. From the form observations results on
1
st
to 30
th
day the preparation did not change on
shape. From the color observations results on the 1
st
to 30
th
day the color on the lip gloss preparations
remained stable and there were no changes in color
due to the addition of concentration of Rose Myrtle
fruit extract dye, so the resulting of lip gloss colors
became more concentrated.
All the necessary ingredients are weighed, BHT
is dissolved with a little castor oil, stir them until
they are homogeneous (period I), methylparaben is
dissolved into Rose Myrtle fruit extract and they are
mixed into (period I), then stir them until they are
homogeneous (period II), lanolin with beeswax are
melted down on a water bath (period III), period III
is mixed with the mixture into period II, stir them
until they are homogeneous (period IV), paraffin
liquid is mixed in period IV then stirred them until
they are homogeneous (period V).
Traditionally, Rose Myrtle leaves can be used to
stop bleeding, relieve pain such as chest pain, reduce
back pain and leaf collisions can be used to
compress the forehead to reduce body temperature
during fever. In Malaysia, leaf stew is taken to treat
diarrhea and as a medicine for stomach ache, while
in Indonesia it is used to heal wounds (Putri, 2015).
In the West Sumatra, Rhodomyrtustomentosa
(Aiton) Hassk (Myrtaceae) known as karamuntiang,
it has traditionally been that used as an anthelmintic
in humans, medicine for wounds, scabies,
headaches, abdominal pain and diarrhea, retain
bleeding and prevent infection after childbirth. The
fruit is used as an antidote and diarrhea, and it can
be made of jam, which is in India it is called
Thaonthi.
The wood contains dyes that can discolor teeth,
while the Rose Myrtle root extract is used for the
treatment of heart disease, diarrhea, reducing pain
after childbirth and for the scar treatment (Nasution,
2014). In Rose Myrtle plants, after it is done
photochemical testing, there are chemical
compounds such as flavonoids and anthocyanins.
Anthocyanins are classified as pigments called
flavonoids which are generally soluble in water.
Anthocyanin pigment colors are red, blue, and
purple. Appearance of reddish purple Rose Myrtle
fruit shows that there is coloring naturally which is
contained in it (Jumiati, et al 2017).
According to Rose Myrtle fruit has a large
antioxidant activity. Antiokidants are defined as
inhibitors that work to inhibit oxidation by reacting
with reactive free radicals to from non free radical
compounds that are not reactive and relatively
stable. This plant stems and twigs have large
antioxidant activity, and weak toxicity. Explained
that ethanol extract of hard mounting leaves has
anti-bacterial and antiinflammatory activity. This
plant (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa) contain flavonoids,
saponins, tannins, and triterpenoids. Flavonoid
content is a powerful antioxidant that can reduce
lipid peroxidation, increase epithelialization speed,
and is anti micobial.
In a study conducted by (Jumiati, et al. 2017) by
using Rose Myrtle fruit as a natural coloring agent in
food, convincing researchers that Rose Myrtle fruit
can also be used as a natural coloring agent in
cosmetic preparations, namely lip gloss.
Judging from the content of flavonoids that have
Rose Myrtle fruit, this fruit has the potential to be
used as natural dyes in cosmetic preparations. Dyes
(pigments) are dyes naturally which is found in
plants and animals. The usage of natural dyes for
cosmetic preparations does not cause health losses,
as well as synthetic dyes that are increasingly used.
Among synthetic dyes that are very dangerous for
health so that their usage is prohibited are Rhodamin
B. Red dyes which are widely found in nature are
grouped into two groups namely carotenoids and
anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are classified as a
pigment that is called flavonoids which are generally
soluble in water. Anthocyanin pigments which are
red, blue, violet; they are usually found in flowers,
fruits and vegetables. The appearance of Rose
Myrtle fruit which is purplish red indicates that there
is a natural coloring contained therein. One of the
flavonoid compounds contained in Rose Myrtle fruit
is anthocyanin. Anthocyanins are known to function
as natural dyes.
In this research, Rose Myrtle fruit is used as a
natural color because of the existence of literature or
references from journals (Jumiati, et al. 2017) which
states that we can utilize the natural wealth that is
around us as additional material. Natural products
that we can use include those from wild plants. The
role of wild plants (not cultivated) is very diverse
ranging start from its use as medicine, cosmetics,
agriculture, up to the food industry. One of the wild
plants that have potential as natural dyes is Rose
Myrtle fruit (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton) Hassk)
(Jumiati, et al. 2017).
2 MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION
2.1 Place and Time
This research is an experimental type. Experiments
are experimental activities that is aimed at knowing