Synthesis of New Biodegradable Beauty Mask with Sodium Alginate and Agar

Abstract

Nowadays, with the improvement of living standards, the consciousness of people over their skin status and hope for finding ways to pursue its perfect condition has become one of the most concerned topics. In this investigation, a wide range of sodium alginate, agar, and glycerol blends was rationed to find the most suitable mixture to produce beauty masks. The blend of 3 g pure sodium alginate, 1.25 g agar, and 250 mL of 4% (w/v) glycerol was used. The film without cross-linking could withstand twice as much weight compared to the film with CaCl₂, making it 13 times higher when comparing its stress. The water content is higher for the film without CaCl₂. When the two film was tested for glycerol and alcohol absorbance, sodium alginate with no cross-linking absorbance is preferred when testing in glycerol since it is less soluble. However, when testing with alcohol, the film with CaCl₂ is less soluble, thus preferred. The above qualities in which the film sample with CaCl₂ possess therefore enables it as a perfect paste for a beauty mask, being tensile, high absorbance of serum to provide a holistic care.