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Formulación de crema facial con propiedad antiacné a base del aceite esencial de la flor de caléndula (Caléndula Officinalis)
(Universidad Santiago de Cali, 2025) Jaramillo Capote, Juliana Andrea; Illicachi Romero, Luis Alberto (Director); Ciro Monsalve, Yhors Alexander (Director)
The present research aimed to formulate a facial cream with actiacné property from hydroalcoholic extracts of Caléndula officinalis; this plant is recognized for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and healing effects. Due to the low yield of the essential oil obtained by steam distillation, changes were made in the methodology to implement three extraction methods: soxhlet, maceration and ultrasound; soxhlet being the highest yield (45.47%). The O/W formulation was subjected to organoleptic, physicochemical and microbiological tests to prove its stability; the results showed that the cream presented an adequate texture and has parameters required to administer in skin with acne; even so, improvements should be implemented since it presents deficiencies in terms of stability, presenting aspects such as a slightly alkaline pH and a high cremated content. This formulation represents the vision of the cosmetics industry regarding the use of natural ingredients.