Formulation and Stability Tests of Hair Tonic from Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) Leaves Extract and Effectiveness in Protecting Hair

Hair loss is a condition that unavoidable process, where the hair detached more than 100 strands per day occurs continuously. Oil palm leaf with their compounds can be used to treat and damage. The purpose of this study was formulate oil extract into tonic preparations evaluate effectiveness in preventing formula from contains 96% ethanol, menthol, propylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, aquades. evaluation included organoleptic, homogeneity, pH, viscosity tests, as well tests antioxidant activity preparations. results test showed IC50 value at room temperature (25°C) indicating an average 37.2519±8.535 ppm, warm (50°C) 40.5459±9.086 cold (4°C) 36.8257±6.928 which belongs category very strong activity, slightly colored. greenish dark green, has distinctive menthol aroma, pH meets requirements good preparation, between 3-7 less 5 cPs. prevent decolorization due sun exposure concentrations 25 ppm 200 ppm.