The Test of Hair Tonic of Ethanol Extraction of Kepok Banana Peel (Musa X Paradisiaca L.) Activity as a Hair Growth Stimulant in Rabbits

Hair growth stimulant supplies (hair tonics) were cosmetic supplies used to enhance hair growth or stimulate hair loss and baldness. The purpose of this study was to make a hair tonic formulation from the ethanol extract of Kepok banana peel and its effect on hair growth in order to the hair length and hair weight. Hair tonic was made with different concentrations of banana peel extract, in 1%, 2% and 4%. This test was applied to rabbit skin every day for 21 days and hair length was measured on day 8, 15 and 22 using calipers while hair weight was measured on day 22 by shaving the growing hair and then weighing it. The test results showed that the best formula which could increase hair growth was a formula containing 4% ethanol extract of banana peels. The hair growth enhancement activity in this formula was not significantly different from the positive control. Hair tonic supplies containing 1%, 2% and 4% of banana peel extracts showed good physical stability at low and room temperature storage.