An Innovative Herbal Hair Tonic Derived From Purslane (Portulaca Oleracea) Extract
April 2025
Studysummary This study analyzed the phytochemical content of two Portulaca species and found that extracts from Portulaca oleracea L. and Portulaca grandiflora H. demonstrated suitable characteristics for hair tonic formulations, meeting Indonesian National Standards for cosmetic products.
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The study explores the potential of Portulaca species, particularly Portulaca oleracea and Portulaca grandiflora, in developing eco-friendly hair tonics due to their hair growth-promoting properties. Conducted at the Research Laboratory of FTI-UMI, the research involved phytochemical analysis and formulation testing, including pH, viscosity, density, and organoleptic properties. The results showed that Portulaca oleracea L. extract in Formulation 1 had a pH of 4.13, meeting the Indonesian National Standard for cosmetics, while Portulaca grandiflora H. extract also demonstrated acceptable quality with a pH of 4.25. The study concludes that Portulaca-based hair tonics have significant potential as sustainable and effective alternatives in the cosmetic industry.
