A Screening of Effective Natural Cosmetic Materials for Scalp Care

    June 2011 in “ Daehan miyong hakoeji ”
    박해련, 김솔, Ki‐Young Kim, 김경재
    TLDR Shiitake mushroom, buckwheat, and cypress are effective and safe for scalp care.
    The study screened natural materials for scalp care, focusing on their potential to prevent hair damage and alopecia. Shiitake mushroom, buckwheat, soybean, cypress, and seaweed fulvescens were analyzed for their general ingredients, safety, antioxidative, and antibacterial properties. Shiitake mushroom and buckwheat showed superior antioxidative activities, while cypress demonstrated good antimicrobial activity against S. aureus and S. epidermidis. Safety evaluations indicated no adverse reactions, and usability tests received positive feedback. The study concluded that these natural materials could be effectively used in cosmetics due to their high safety, usability, and efficiency.
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