Development of an Eco-Shampoo Formulation Using Local Environmental Plant Extracts for Healthy Hair
Dwi Atmanto, Neneng Siti Silfi Ambarwati

Department of Cosmetology, Faculty of Engineering, State University of Jakarta
Jalan Rawamangun Muka, Pulo Gadung, Jakarta Timur-DKI Jakarta 13200 Indonesia

dwi_atmanto[at]yahoo.com

Abstract

The potential of biological resources that are widely grown in Indonesia is underutilized by the community. Though these plants contain active chemical compounds that play an important role in nourishing body organs, skin and hair. The aim of this research is to develop an eco-friendly shampoo formulation (Eco-Shampoo) by adding local environmental plant extracts for hair health. This research method is a quasi-experimental development of existing shampoo formulations (base formulations) by adding local plant extracts such as aloe vera (Aloe vera) and coconut oil (Cocos nucifera) in three formulations. The resulting shampoo products were then carried out two evaluations, namely the stability test (organoleptic test), foam height observation, viscosity test, pH test and preference test (hedonic test) by consumers to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of using shampoo. The results: after a storage period of 2 days showed: 1. Stability test, slightly changed color, constant odor, and texture did not change and the pH value was between 5.5 - 6.5, The smear test on the back of the hand and the skin behind the ear did not show skin irritation, whereas 2. hedonic test, there were 10 consumer consumers stated that the color was like, the smell was stated like, and the texture was stated quite like it. Thus, aloe vera and coconut oil can be used as shampoo.

Keywords: Formulation development, Eco-shampoo, plant extracts, local environment, health hair.

Topic: Science and Technology