THE EFFECT OF COMPARISON OF CANDLECRON OIL COMBINATIONSAND VCO IN HAIR TONIC FORMULA ON HAIR GROWTH IN WHITE RATS (Rattus norvegicus)
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https://doi.org/10.47918/1f37tt71Keywords:
candlenut oil, virgin coconut oil, hair tonic, hair growth, Rattus norvegicusAbstract
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different combinations of candlenut oil and virgin coconut oil (VCO) in hair tonic formulations on hair growth in white rats (Rattus norvegicus). A true experimental study using a Completely Randomized Design was conducted with three formulations: Formula I (5 mL candlenut oil and 5 mL VCO), Formula II (5 mL candlenut oil and 10 mL VCO), and Formula III (10 mL candlenut oil and 5 mL VCO). Hair growth was observed over 28 days, with negative and positive controls included for comparison. The formulations were evaluated through organoleptic, hedonic, homogeneity, pH, and viscosity tests. All three formulations were homogeneous, had a pH of 5, and exhibited a viscosity of 12 cP. Based on the reported descriptive results, Formula I showed the highest mean hair growth among the experimental formulations (7.64), followed by Formula II (5.08) and Formula III (4.22). The positive and negative controls recorded mean values of 8.89 and 2.77, respectively. However, statistical analysis revealed no significant difference among the groups (p = 0.406). Therefore, the apparent advantage of Formula I was descriptive and did not establish statistically superior efficacy. The findings provide preliminary information on the formulation characteristics and potential of candlenut oil and VCO combinations for hair tonic development. Further research should verify the original data, standardize the total oil concentration, and use adequately powered experiments to establish their effects on hair growth.
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