Formulation and Physical Evaluation of Candlenut (Aleurites Moluccana) and Celery (Apium Graveolens) Oil Spray for Hair Growth

The study investigates the potential of celery (Apium graveolens Linn) extract containing apigenin and candlenut (Aleurites moluccana (L.) Wild) extract containing oleic acid as hair growth-promoting agents in a spray formulation. The extracts were prepared using maceration and hot press methods, respectively, and formulated into sprays with concentrations of 0.1%, 0.5%, and 1%. The resulting spray is a green liquid with a homogeneous consistency, exhibiting a pH of 5.79, weight uniformity of 1.692%, spreadability of 5.93 cm, sticking power of 12.32 seconds, viscosity of 505 cP, and a drying time of 81.67 seconds. The spray pattern was even, and the study concludes that these extracts are suitable for use in hair growth spray preparations.