<![CDATA[Clitoria ternatea L., or butterfly pea (telang), is a flowering vine known for its high content of anthocyanin, an antibacterial water-soluble phytochemical. Antibacterial properties hold a crucial role as an active compound of personal care product formulations such as facial wash. This research aims to evaluate the antibacterial activity of a facial wash formulation incorporating butterfly pea flower infusion as the active ingredient against S. aureus and P. aeruginosa, known opportunistic pathogens in the skin microbiome. Research methodology includes butterfly pea flower infusion extraction, antibacterial facial wash formulation, agar well diffusion assay, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) test, physicochemical analysis, and organoleptic evaluation. Infuse extraction resulted in 10% butterfly pea infusion. Facial wash formulated using a water-based formulation. Agar well diffusion assay showed medium antibacterial strength. Antibacterial results by MIC revealed that the 4% facial wash formulation has the highest antibacterial activity. Physicochemical evaluation showed an average pH value of 6.81, a spread ability of 8.8 cm and 9.1 cm, a foam volume of 123.3 mL, and a foam height of 11.2 cm. Organoleptic assessment indicated that panelists rated the antibacterial facial wash formulation as satisfactory to good. In conclusion, the butterfly pea flower antibacterial facial wash formulation is effective against S. aureus and P. aeruginosa and is well-accepted by potential consumers.]]>
