Formulasi dan Uji Aktifitas Antikutu Kepala (Pediculus humanus capitis) Sediaan Sampo Minyak Sereh Wangi (Citronella oil)

One of the problems that reduce a person's confidence is pediculosis. Natural ingredients used as anti-lice are citronella oil (Citronella oil), contains citronellal compounds. This study aims to obtain shampoo preparation has anti-head lice activity. Citronella formulated in several concentrations, namely 5% (FI), 7.5% (FII) and 10% (FIII). Evaluation preparations included organoleptic examination, pH, homogeneity, foam height, irritation, cleaning power, freeze thaw Data analysis Way ANOVA statistical test see comparison formula against time tick death. Based on evaluation preparations, it was found had thick liquid consistency, white color, distinctive smell no phase separation, pH 5.62-5.69, homogeneous, good power test, non-irritating, stable, activity FI = 6.24 minutes, FII 5.38 FIII 3.68 there significant difference (p<0.05) between formulas