Potential of Hibiscus Leaves and Apple Skin as Active Ingredients in Hair Tonic for Treating Hair Loss

    March 2021
    Fitri Nur Hidayah, Erfa Kurnia Prastiwi, Fitriana Saputri, Rois Fatoni
    TLDR Hibiscus leaves and apple skin could be effective in hair tonics to prevent hair loss.
    The scientific article from March 15, 2021, discussed the potential of hibiscus leaves (Hibiscus tiliaceus L) and apple skin (Malus domestica) as natural active ingredients for hair tonics aimed at treating hair loss. The narrative review method was used to analyze journals and articles from online databases. The findings indicated that hair tonics formulated with hibiscus leaves were well-received in terms of appearance and aroma, and met the standards for pH, homogeneity, stability, and viscosity. Apple skin was highlighted for its high polyphenol content, which acts as a potent antioxidant, surpassing the effectiveness of vitamins C and E, and is also capable of strengthening hair roots and combating dandruff. The study concluded that using hibiscus leaves and apple skin in hair tonic formulations could be an effective hair care strategy to prevent hair loss.
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