Development of Aromatic Balm Prepared from Thai Flower Extracts Obtained by Enfleurage
Keywords:
Aromatic balm, Enfleurage, Thai flowers, Essential oil extraction, Physicochemical stabilityAbstract
This research studies and develops aromatic balm products from Thai flower extracts. The physical stability of the aromatic balm products from Thai flower extracts was studied using the fat extraction method (Enfleurage). The results showed that the extracts of Plumeria rubra L. and Millingtonia hortensis L.f. flowers were opaque white, smooth, non-rough, and had the scent of the extracted flowers. The extract from Jasminum sambac (L.) Aiton flowers was clear with a slight yellow tint. The chemical physical stability test of the 3 aromatic balm formulas at a temperature of 35 °C for 4 weeks and the accelerated stability test (Heating-Cooling) for 7 cycles found that all 3 aromatic balm formulas had good smoothness, absorption, and softness, a pH of 5, and slight changes in scent. They did not irritate the skin during and after use and were easy to clean. The color of the products was opaque white with a yellowish tint. It can be concluded that all 3 aromatic balm formulas developed have good physical and chemical stability, are convenient to carry, and reduce the risk of skin irritation and promote relaxation.
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