February 2024 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study demonstrated that using a mass spectrometry imaging technique, researchers were able to visualize the incorporation of argan, avocado, and coconut oils into hair fibers, suggesting their potential in cosmetic and alopecia treatments by confirming oil absorption and fiber modification.
March 2018 in “Vìsnik farmacìï” This study identified flavonoids and phytosterols in a medicated cosmetic cream developed for androgenic alopecia and proposed methods for their identification and quantification.
This study found that hair cosmetics have strong bacteriostatic properties, suggesting that current microbial test methods for these products should be revised.
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October 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, researchers found that while sunscreens added to hair products do not provide expected protection, the dark hair absorbs the most radiation across all wavelengths, indicating a need for enhanced protection.
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June 2020 in “Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL” This study reports that two novel chromatographic methods demonstrated high sensitivity and selectivity for determining aminexil, niacinamide, and pyridoxine HCl in a laboratory-prepared mixture and hair tonic preparation.