In this study, the SFE-4 extract from coffee pulp demonstrated potential effects for treating androgenetic alopecia by enhancing cell proliferation and gene expression related to hair growth pathways in vitro, using human hair follicle dermal papilla and prostate cancer cells.
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January 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights the potential of Coffea arabica as an active ingredient in skincare, noting its bioactive compounds from leaves and beans show promising anticellulite, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-aging properties, with unique phenolic concentrations in leaves offering enhanced skin benefits.
September 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This laboratory study found that fermentation of coffee pulp with mixed cultures enhances its potential effects on androgenetic alopecia by modulating gene expression and oxidative stress in human dermal papilla cells.
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June 2022 in “Cosmetics” This study found that coffee berry extract demonstrated anti-aging properties in skin and hair cells, showing significant anti-collagenase activity and stimulating hair-related gene expression, suggesting its potential for use in cosmeceuticals.
October 2025 in “Food science and nutrition” This chapter explores the evolving cultural and scientific significance of coffee, highlighting how traditional beliefs, brewing innovations, and globalization have shaped its consumption and cultural impact across different societies.