Development and Effectiveness Testing of Hair Tonic Formulation with Pea Extract (Pisum sativum L.) for Hair Loss and Baldness
January 2019
in “
Prosiding Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa
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Studysummary This study found that a 15% Pisum sativum extract concentration in hair tonic showed the most effective hair growth, with a length of 14.51mm and weight of 0.16g.
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The study investigated the effectiveness of hair tonic formulations containing pea (Pisum sativum L.) extract in promoting hair growth and preventing hair loss. The research tested different concentrations of the extract (5%, 10%, 15%) against a normal control and a positive control (Minoxidil 2%). The results showed that the 15% pea extract concentration had the best hair growth activity, with hair growth measuring 18.14 mm. The most effective hair tonic formulation was also the one with 15% extract, resulting in 14.51 mm hair growth and a hair weight of 0.16 g.
