Jurnal Ilmu Kefarmasian Indonesia
Vol. 24 No. 1 (2026): JIFI In Press

Formulation and evaluation of antioxidant activity of lip moisturizing serum containing dragon fruit pulp extract (Selenicereus monacanthus (Lem.) D.R.Hunt) and avocado pulp oil (Persea americana Mill.)

Taurhesia, Shelly (Unknown)
Kosasih (Unknown)
Irfan, Ade (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to formulate and evaluate a lip moisturizing serum containing dragon fruit extract (Selenicereus monacanthus (Lem.) D.R.Hunt) and avocado oil (Persea americana Mill.) with a focus on antioxidant activity, moisturizing efficacy, irritation potential, and physical stability. The combination of both ingredients was optimized at a 2:1 ratio of extract to oil, which exhibited the highest antioxidant activity. Based on this ratio, three serum formulations were developed: F0 (placebo), F1 (100×), and F2 (200×). The formulations were evaluated for their physicochemical properties, antioxidant capacity, moisturizing performance, irritation response, and stability using a cycling test. The results demonstrated that the antioxidant activity decreased after formulation but remained strong for F1 and F2 after formulation. Among all formulations, F2 exhibited optimal characteristics - strong antioxidant effect, high moisturizing ability, stable physicochemical properties, and no signs of irritation. These findings indicate that the 2:1 combination of dragon fruit extract and avocado oil can be successfully developed into a stable, effective, and antioxidant-rich natural lip-moisturizing serum.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jifi

Publisher

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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