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    Follicular Delivery of Caffeine from a Shampoo for Hair Retention

    July 2023 in “ Cosmetics ”
    Loris Busch, Anna Lena Klein, James R. Schwartz … Martina C. Meinke
    Studysummary This study found that a novel shampoo formulation effectively delivers caffeine to hair follicles, with 8–9% of absorbed caffeine reaching the follicles, suggesting it may support hair retention by enhancing antioxidant activity.
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