<![CDATA[Background: Hati ungu contain natural dyes derived from anthocyanins. Anthocyanin is a pigment that is classified into flavonoids which in general gives a specific color to plants. The natural color found in this purple liver plant can be used as a natural coloring agent in cosmetics. Hair dye cream preparations were chosen because they are popular and easy to use.Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine ethanol extracts of hati ungu can be made as a preparation for hair dye creams, and which formula gives the best color.Method: The research method was carried out including making ethanol extract of hati ungu (Tradescantia pallida) by maceration using 96% ethanol. Results: The results of research on 4 hair dye cream formulations, preparations met the test requirements. The results of the basting test on hair with a vulnerable time for 1-4 hours showed that at the fourth hour the results of hair coloring give a good color. In the color stability test of washing, after washing with shampoo fifteen times all four formulas have a fixed color up to 9 times washing. The results of color stability to sunlight show that after the hair is exposed to sunlight the color looks slightly changed, hair color becomes darker than before. Conclusion: From the results of the research the concentration of ethanol extract of hati ungu which gives the best purple color is ethanol extract cream of hati ungu 20%.]]>
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