Utilization of Chitosan from Fresh Water Lobster (Cherax quadricarinatus) Shells in Anti-Acne Gel Preparations

Abstract

Cutibacterium acnes is one of the bacteria that cause acne on the face. Freshwater crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) shells have been abandoned and are not used by the community; thus, their shells are processed into economically valuable compounds such as chitosan. Chitosan has antibacterial characteristics that can inhibit acne bacterial development. The purpose of this study is to see if chitosan derived from crayfish shells may be stable in the form of an anti-acne gel and has antibacterial action against Cutibacterium acnes. Anti-acne gel was made from crayfish shells at concentrations of 2, 4 and 6 %, then gel formulations were evaluated and antibacterial efficacy against Cutibacterium acnes germs was tested. Chitosan produced by freshwater lobster shells was 68.75 %. The results of the test of freshwater crayfish shells against Cutibacterium acnes revealed that the average diameter of the inhibition was 6.34 mm at a concentration of 2 %, 6.57 mm at a concentration of 4 % and 6.90 mm at a concentration of 6 %; thus, a concentration of 6 % has the best inhibition. According to the organoleptic test, there was no change in shape or color. According to the homogeneity test, there are no lumps or coarse grains. According to the spreadability test, all preparations were within a 56 cm range. The adhesion test shows a satisfactory adhesion time of more than 1 s. The pH test revealed that all preparations were within the normal skin pH range, indicating that the recipe satisfied the specifications. Anti-acne gel prepared from the shell of a freshwater crayfish displays antibacterial action against Cutibacterium acnes as a cause of acne, with an inhibitory diameter of 6.11 mm at 2 % concentration, 6.8 mm at 4 % concentration and 7.11 mm at 6 % concentration. The diameter of the inhibitory zone in the positive control was 11.9 mm.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Freshwater crayfish shells against Cutibacterium acnes revealed that the average diameter of the inhibition was 6.34 mm at a concentration of 2 %, 6.57 mm at a concentration of 4 %, and 6.90 mm at a concentration of 6 %; thus, a concentration of 6 % has the best inhibition
• Anti-acne gel prepared from the shell of a freshwater crayfish displays antibacterial action against Cutibacterium acnes as a cause of acne, with an inhibitory diameter of 6.11 mm at 2 % concentration, 6.8 mm at 4 % concentration, and 7.11 mm at 6 % concentration. The diameter of the inhibitory zone in the positive control was 11.9 mm

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