A Selection of Eleven Plants Used as Traditional Polynesian Cosmetics and Their Development Potential as Anti-Aging Ingredients, Hair Growth Promoters, and Whitening Products

    August 2019 in “ Journal of Ethnopharmacology ”
    Kristelle Hughes, Raimana Ho, Jean‐François Butaud … Phila Raharivelomanana
    Studysummary This study assessed 11 plants from French Polynesia for their potential development as sustainable natural cosmetics, particularly anti-aging and hair care products, based on their traditional uses and preliminary screening results.
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