The results of studies reported by ((Hitayezu
et al., 2015) in oats contained a variety of natural
antioxidant compounds including Avenanthramides
which belong to the group of N-
cinnamoylanthrannilic acid derivatives, B-glucan,
phenolic acid derivatives, cinnamic acids derived
from the class aldehydes and Vitamin E.
Oats have high concentrations of β-glucan
(dissolved fiber) bonds as components of endosperm
cell walls. Several studies conducted on human and
animal experiments show that a diet using oat-
glucan can reduce cholesterol so that it will reduce
the risk of liver disease. Several other studies have
shown that β-glucans contained in oats can slow the
increase in blood sugar when linked to diabetes
(Kulp, 2000).
β-glucans are found on the oat skin produced
by grinding techniques. Usually, β-glucans are used
in medical fields such as wound healing and as a
protection for the skin (Sangwan et al., 2014).
In the field of dermatology, the β-glucan
compound is used as an anti-irritant, moisturizing
and anti-aging because it can increase collagen
production. Studies also show that β-glucans have
the same antioxidant activity as vitamin E in
maintaining glutathione levels in the skin after
exposure to UV light (Schar et al., 2017).
Avenanthramides (Anthranilic acid amides)
or AVA belongs to the group of phenol alkaloids
which are generally found in oats. Various studies
show that avenanthramide has antiinflammatory,
antioxidant and antiproliferative activities. The
compound Avenanthramide was first discovered by
Collin through extraction from oats in 1989. The
antioxidant activity of AVA is 10-30 times more
potent than the common cereal antioxidant
compounds such as ferulic acid, gentisic acid,
vanillic acid, and vanillin. Until now, there are 6
AVA subtypes namely Avenanthramide 2, AVA A,
AVA C, AVA B, AVA E, AVA D, Z- AVA E.
AVA-c has the highest antioxidant activity followed
by AVA-B and AVA-A (Hitayezu et al., 2015).
Tocols (tocopherol and tocotrienol) or
vitamin E are natural antioxidants contained in oats
in the form of fat-soluble compounds and are found
in endosperm oats. Tocols compounds work as
antioxidants by transferring hydrogen atoms from
phenol groups to free radicals, thus breaking the
chain of oxidation processes. Tocols compound is
also beneficial for reducing cholesterol levels and
inhibiting the growth of cancer cells (Schar, 2017).
The benefits of oats in cosmetic preparations
in vivo have been investigated for their benefits in
increasing skin moisture, healing wounds, anti-
microbial and anti-inflammatory properties
(Baumann, 2009). Currently, oats are mostly
consumed orally but for topical use as a cosmetic
preparation is still very rare.
From the description above, this research will
tests the potential of avena sativa as moisturizer
formulated in the cream. The results of the cream
formulation were then tested with a patch test for 48
hours on sample to assess allergies. In non-allergic
samples, the cream was applied twice a day for 4
weeks on the left forearm.
2 MATERIALS AND METHODS
2.1 Study Population
The females within 18-25 years old with atopic
dermatitis/xerosis, eczema, acne, psoriasis and other
types of skin infections; and willing to give an
informed consent were enrolled in the study.
Subjects with an allergy to any of the product
ingredients, having any uncontrolled medical illness
such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, liver disease
or history of alcoholism, human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV), hepatitis or any other serious medical
illness were excluded. Pregnant women or nursing
mothers were also excluded from the study
2.2 Preparation of Extracts
Avena sativa in the form of simplisia was macerated
using 96% ethanol with a sample: solvent: 1:10 ratio
for 5 x 24 hours. The maserate product is filtered
and then evaporated to remove the solvent using a
rotary evaporator at 50 ° C until a thick extract is
obtained.
2.3 Formulation of Topical Cream
The oil phase ingredients (stearic acid, acetyl
alcohol, and propyl paraben) and the water phase
(TEA, glycerin, methyl paraben and distilled water)
are separated. The oil phase and the water phase are
heated to a temperature of 700C-800C. After
everything is mixed, put the water phase little by
little into a hot mortar containing the oil phase,
mixed with an intermittent shaking to form a cream
base. Avena sativa extract was put into a mortar,
mixed with a cream base little by little, mixed until
homogeneous and put in a container. The
concentration of each ingredient is shown in Table 2.
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