Cosmetopoeia of African Plants in Hair Treatment and Care: Topical Nutrition and the Antidiabetic Connection

    February 2024 in “ Diversity ”
    Abdulwakeel Ayokun-nun Ajao, Nicholas J. Sadgrove
    Studysummary In this literature review, researchers identified 68 African plants used in hair treatment, noting that 58 of these may also help with glucose metabolism issues, suggesting a nutritional therapy approach might explain their benefits.
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