Review of Green Synthesis: "Activated Charcoal" to Reduce Sebum Levels in Oily Facial Skin

Abstract

Skin is the outermost organ and has a close relationship with a person's psychological mechanisms because the skin is an important asset to support one's appearance, especially facial skin. That way the skin must be protected and cared for in the right way. One of them is treatment by using a face mask. the purpose of this study was to see that Activated Charcoal can reduce sebum levels in oily facial skin. From several related articles. The journal being reviewed is titled The Use of Charcoal Masks for Acne Facial Skin Care and the Effect of Applying “Activated Charcoal” Masks to Reduce Sebum Levels on Oily Facial Skin. There is no difference in reaction to the skin after being applied to facial skin. Facial skin tenderness reaction obtained the highest average score with a score of 3.67 and the lowest with a score of 3.00. facial skin conditions obtained the highest average score with a score of 3.93 and the lowest with a score of 3.20. a decrease in facial skin oil levels obtained the highest average score with a score of 3.87 and the lowest with a score of 3.07 Activated charcoal masks show a very efficient effect on the skin. Based on the average diagram of research data using ''Activated Charcoal'' masks to reduce sebum on the oily facial skin on facial skin softness/smoothness after application, the highest average score was obtained with a score of 3.67.