TLDR Hair care products mainly work on the hair's surface and need professional guidance for use.
Hair cosmeceuticals primarily interact with the hair fiber surface, cuticle, and cortex, especially in damaged hair. Despite stringent regulations, practitioners need to guide patients on the use of these products. The cuticle, composed of thin, flat cells, protects the cortex and anchors the follicle, while the cortex, making up most of the hair fiber mass, consists of thin, long cells that provide mechanical strength through their interdigitated structure.
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January 2013 in “Chronicles of young scientists” Immuno-cosmeceuticals from chicken egg yolk can effectively repair and improve damaged hair.
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July 2015 in “Cosmetics” Nanotechnology improves hair care products by enhancing ingredient stability, targeting treatment, and reducing side effects, but more research on its toxicity is needed.
Some plant-based ingredients may help with hair growth and care, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
December 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” Indian medicinal plants can help with hair growth and common hair issues.
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February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Nanomaterials can improve hair care products and treatments, including hair loss and alopecia, by enhancing stability and safety, and allowing controlled release of compounds, but their safety in cosmetics needs more understanding.
