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An Innovative Herbal Hair Tonic Derived from PurslaneĀ (Portulaca oleracea) Extract Rahman, Nur Afanin; Humaerah, Sadhilah
Cognitia : International Engineering Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Cognitia : International Engineering Journal
Publisher : Candela Edutech Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63288/ciej.v1i1.4

Abstract

The rising demand for natural and eco-friendly personal careĀ  products has driven innovation in plant-based formulations. Portulaca species, rich in bioactive compounds, are potential candidates for use in hair tonic products due to their hair growth-promotingĀ  properties. This study aims to analyze the phytochemical content of two Portulaca species and evaluate the effects of extract concentration on hair tonic formulation quality; Methods or process: The research was conducted at the Research Laboratory of FTI-UMI and involved several steps: sample preparation, extraction using the Soxhlet method, qualitative phytochemical analysis, formulation of hair tonic, and testing of pH, viscosity, density, and organoleptic properties; Results: The phytochemical screening confirmed the presence of active compounds beneficial for hair care. Among the formulations, Portulaca oleracea L. extract in Formulation 1 demonstrated the most suitable characteristics, with a pH of 4.13, fulfilling the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) for cosmetic products. Similarly, Portulaca grandiflora H. extract in Formulation 1 exhibited acceptable quality with a pH of 4.25; Conclusion: The study highlights the innovative potential of Portulaca-based hair tonics as environmentally friendly alternatives in the cosmetic industry. These findings support the development of sustainable herbal products with scientifically proven efficacy.