Follicular Delivery of Caffeine from a Shampoo for Hair Retention

July 2023 in “ Cosmetics ”

Loris Busch, Anna Lena Klein, James R. Schwartz, Kathleen Pearson, Heike Richter, Sabine Schanzer, Silke B. Lohan, Fabian Schumacher, Burkhard Kleuser, Martina C. Meinke

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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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