New Hair Growth Cream Formulation with Cocoa Pod Peel (Theobroma Cacao L.)
March 2022
in “The Scientific World Journal”
TLDR The cream made from cocoa pod peel can promote hair growth but may cause skin irritation.
The study investigated a hair growth cream formulated with the water fraction of cocoa pod peel. The cream was tested for various properties and its ability to stimulate hair growth. The cream had a beneficial pH range for haircare products (5.85-6.27), was of the oil-in-water type, and its viscosity decreased with increasing temperature. It remained stable under freeze-thaw conditions, with slight changes in pH and viscosity. The cream was tested on three male rabbits and showed hair growth stimulation, with the best results at a 12.5% concentration. However, some skin irritation was observed after six days of application. The study concluded that the cream could be used as a treatment for hair loss or alopecia.
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