Borage Seed Oil

Bee pollen, green tea, essential oils, and various plant extracts improve skin and hair health.

This study found that oil from CG17 garden cress seeds had higher amounts of β-carotenoids, tocopherols, and vitamins compared to other genotypes, with varying physiochemical properties across all seeds.

This review discusses current topical treatments, natural products, and complementary therapies for androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new clinical results.

This review compiles evidence indicating that rosemary essential oil may enhance cognitive function, sleep quality, mood, and pain management in aromatherapy; however, it also notes potential allergic reactions, emphasizing caution in its use.

In this study, six types of cold-pressed oils commonly found in the Polish market were analyzed for their health-promoting compounds and antioxidant activity, revealing them as valuable sources of bioactive compounds like polyunsaturated fatty acids, tocopherols, sterols, and polyphenols, without exceeding recommended deterioration parameters.

This review suggests that linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid, may have various beneficial effects on skin health and hair growth through diverse biological activities observed in animal or skin cell models.

This book chapter reviews the role of natural products in cosmetics and their widespread use in skincare and haircare but reports no new results.

This article reviews the use of herbal ingredients in hair care products, highlighting their potential benefits for scalp health, hair growth, and condition, while also discussing challenges such as individual sensitivities and the importance of transparent labeling.

This review discusses various patent articles on microemulsion carriers in drug delivery systems and reports no new empirical findings.

This study found that combining prodigiosin and essential oil from Thuja orientalis leaves showed a synergistic effect against the 3rd larva stage of Cx. pipiens, significantly reducing acetylcholine esterase activity and altering midgut pH, compared to untreated larvae.

This study found a strong correlation between antioxidant activity and phenolic content in rosemary, influenced by bioclimatic and seasonal factors in different stages of Tunisia.

This study reports that a nutritional complex may improve hair density and quality, with in vitro findings demonstrating inhibition of 5α-reductase, and participants noting reduced hair loss and greasiness.

This review examines around 68 plant sources from six major plant families, assessing their scientific rationale and use by the cosmeceutical industry for applications like anti-ageing and sun protection.

This review discusses nanostructured lipid carriers and their potential applications in pharmaceuticals and food, offering no new clinical findings but highlighting recent advancements and patents.

This study found that the oral supplement INVERSION® Femme significantly reduced weight and hair loss and improved skin and nails in overweight women.

This review of Cynoglossum amabile, a traditional Chinese and ethnomedicine, provides insights into its uses, chemical components, biological activities, and toxicity. Highlighting its market potential, the study underscores the importance of indigenous knowledge in drug development despite noted hepatotoxic risk linked to its pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

This study observed that Althaea officinalis gel increased fibroblast populations, hair follicles, and vessel diameter in rat wounds, suggesting it might aid wound healing, though further clinical studies are needed.

This review examines the differences in dermatology practices between Europe and North America, noting that European dermatologists often prioritize evaluating patients' psychosocial factors and utilize nondrug treatments, unlike their North American counterparts.

This paper suggests that to better protect traditional and indigenous knowledge, TKDL should expand its database or establish a separate confidential resource for indigenous, tribal, and nomadic communities.

Certain micronutrients may improve hair and nail health, but more research is needed to confirm their benefits.