Abstract:
This study was aimed to develop hair cushion containing Phyllanthus emblica extract. The extract was prepared by using 95% ethanol providing 7.9 ± 0.48% yield w/w. the extract showed the maximum UV absorption at 218 nm. The extract showed the phenolic and proanthocyanidins contents of 425.78 ± 0.65 mg GAE/g and 16.90 ± 0.02 mg CE/g respectively. Hair cushion formula containing 3% w/w of Phyllanthus emblica extract was prepared. The cushion obtained was fine powdery, dry, odorless and dark brown color. Stability test was performed by heating-cooling at 45ºC and 4ºCelsius for 6 cycles. No physical change was observed.
Non irritation performed by closed patch test method in 10 volunteers was found. Hair cushion efficiency was tested by 10 participants who used the product continuously for 2 months. The test results showed that hair cushion with Phyllanthus emblica extract could not stimulate or thicken the hair. Satisfaction were given to 10 participants; the result showed that participants most satisfied in the product texture, adhesion to scalp, color and its long lasting (one day).
While easy-to-clean and easy-to-use was rated at fair and good score, respectively. This research show that the hair cushion has been proven to provide temporary scalp coverage and gave a thick-hair look.