Valorization of Mangosteen (Garcinia Mangostana L) Waste as Green Hair Dyeing Pigment: Effect of Mordant and Formula Optimization

    December 2025 in “ Sustainable Chemistry One World ”
    Susiana Prasetyo, Silvia Pratiwi Bertha, Asaf Kleopas Sugih … Hans Kristianto
    Studysummary In this study, researchers found that mangosteen pericarp extract, combined with FeSO₄ as a mordant, effectively produced a stable reddish hair dye on bleached hair, with good color persistence and enhanced tensile strength, indicating its potential as an eco-friendly and safer alternative to synthetic dyes.
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