Plants in Hair Cosmetics

January 2018 in “ Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology ”

Zeynep Büşra ERARSLAN, Gülay Ecevit Genç

Rosmarinus officinalis Lawsonia inermis Olea europaea Urtica dioica Matricaria chamomilla rosemary henna olive oil nettle chamomile

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urtica dioica →

chamomile →

Rosemary →

herb and oil with stimulant, circulatory, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties

Studysummary This study identified the most common plants in hair cosmetics, like shampoos and dyes, with Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Lawsonia inermis L. leading, to serve as a reference for future research and healthcare professionals.

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