Morphology Analysis of Hair Photoinduced and Chemically Damaged After Treatment with Sappan Wood (Caesalpinia sappan L.) Hair Tonic Using SEM

November 2023 in “ Borneo Journal of Pharmacy ”

Dina Yuspita Sari, Ratna Widyasari, Rika Indri Astuti

sappan wood Caesalpinia sappan hair tonic scanning electron microscopy SEM UVB radiation 3% H2O2 ethanol extract ethanol fraction chloroform-methanol fraction antioxidant properties hair cuticle hair fiber UVB hydrogen peroxide antioxidants

Studysummary In this study, researchers used scanning electron microscopy to analyze hair damage from 3% hydrogen peroxide and UVB radiation, observing that Caesalpinia sappan hair tonic formulations coated and interacted with the hair cuticle, potentially modifying hair fiber damage. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

This study investigates the effects of sappan wood (Caesalpinia sappan) hair tonic on chemically and photoinduced damaged hair using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Hair damage was induced using 3% H2O2 and UVB radiation. The study formulated hair tonics from ethanol extract, ethanol fraction, and chloroform-methanol fraction of C. sappan, known for its antioxidant properties. SEM analysis revealed that UVB-induced damage resulted in moderate hair damage, while 3% H2O2 caused moderate to severe damage. The application of the hair tonics showed that they effectively coated and interacted with the hair cuticle, suggesting a protective modification of the hair fiber.

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