Lipstick Formulation Using Natural Dye From Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M.Sm. Extract

Kecombrang (Etlingera elatior (Jack) R.M.Sm.) belongs to the familyZingiberaceae has strong antioxidant activity. The colour of kecombrang flower is caused byflavonoid which is anthocyanidin. Anthocyanidin is a pigment that can be used as a natural dyeand can replace synthetic dye.This study was carried out to formulate lipstick preparation by colorant contained inkecombrang flower.The extract was made by maseration method using 96% ethanol containing 2% citricacid, then the solvent was evaporated until the completely dried to obtain the crude extract ofkecombrang flower. The components of lipstick were cera alba, petroleum jelly alba, cetyl alcohol, carnauba wax, castor oil, lanolin, propylene glycol, butylated hydroxytoluen, methylparaben (nipagin), and oleum rosae, as well as the addition of dye agent from kecombrangflower extract with the concentration of 18, 20, 22, 24, and 26%. Melting point, breaking point,stability of shape alteration, colour, and odor, smear, pH tests also irritation and hedonic testswere also perform in the current study.The lipstick preparations were easy applied, stable, pink to red in colour, the breakingpoint of lipstick was 127 g, and did not cause irritation. Melting point of the lipstick containedthe extract of kecombrang flower at the concentration 18, 20, 22, 24, and 26% were 60.0, 59.7,59.7, 59.8, and 59.6oC respectively. The pH of these lipstick were 4.1, 4.0, 3.9, 3.8, and 3.8respectively. The hedonic test showed that the lipstick contained extract of kecombrang flowerat concentration of 26% was preffered by voluntir.Kecombrang flower extract can be used as dye agent in lipstick formulation