May 2023 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This article reviews the extensive pharmacological applications of various parts of the neem plant, such as anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects, and reports no adverse effects except for allergic reactions, concluding neem is broadly beneficial with numerous medicinal and cosmetic uses.
12 citations
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January 2002 in “Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis” This study found that long-term smoking was associated with increased mitochondrial DNA deletions in hair follicles, especially among smokers with low plasma glutathione S-transferase activity.
86 citations
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June 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This review discusses the role of antioxidants in managing oxidative skin damage and reports no new results, emphasizing the need for understanding their mechanisms, limitations, and risks for safe use.
5 citations
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November 2017 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” This study found that sinapic acid demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects against UVB-induced damage in human keratinocytes, suggesting its potential as an anti-aging cosmetic ingredient.
19 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses environmental factors like UV radiation and smoking that affect hair health and highlights the potential role of nutrition, but it reports no new results.