Effects Of Enzyme-Modified Oriental Medical Prescriptions On Hair Growth And Melanin Production

    June 2011 in “ Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea ”
    임경란, 김미진, 윤경섭
    TLDR The modified oriental prescriptions help hair growth and melanin production without irritating the skin.
    The study investigated the effects of enzyme-modified oriental medical prescriptions on hair growth and melanogenesis. The modified prescriptions demonstrated antioxidative properties, inhibited lipoxygenase and $5{\alpha}$-reductase activities, and promoted melanin production. A human skin irritation test showed no adverse effects, suggesting that these prescriptions could be used as functional ingredients in cosmeceutical hair care products for scalp treatment without causing skin irritation.
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