Nur Syafiqah Binti Rahim, Zainab Binti Razali, Nadhrah Binti Mohd Abd Nasir, Nurul Amalina Binti Md Zemi, Nur Azyan Syahirah Muhd Fuad and Syaheerah Izaty Binti Supardi
Keywords: natural, poegranate peel, loose powder, cosmetic, sensitive skin
Abstract: There are abundant of cosmetics product that contains harmful substances such as paraben, synthetic colours and carcinogenic ingredients. Therefore it is an urge to look into alternative natural based cosmetics. PoPeel loose powder is a natural-based beauty loose powder that has the goodness of plant-based ingredients. This product is created as make-up tools for people with sensitive skin and has a skin problem. It also meant for people who are concern of healthy skin care product and looking for alternative cosmetic that derived from natural sources and have no harmful chemicals. PoPeel loose powder is created by using natural substances with plant based ingredient without adding any harmful preservative and chemicals. The main ingredients of this miracle powder consist of pomegranate peel powder. It has been tested for their antibacterial and antioxidant activity. Allergic patch test was conducted to test for allergic response in a person. Stability test on the product were tested to assure its physical, chemical and microbiological stability. From the finding, the ingredients that made up the PoPeel loose powder have shown to possess high antioxidant and antibacterial properties. This product has given no allergic skin reaction and at the same time, it is estimated to be stable at room temperature for long term storage. PoPeel loose powder is also able to absorb excess oil that produced by skin. It is believed that this miracle face powder can be a potential marketable cosmetic product in purpose of able to treat skin problem such as sensitive, oily and acne prone skin. It is also might be able to fade off acne scars in a natural way. Overall, this product free from any harmful substances and promoting healthier skin.