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May 2021 in “Molecules” The researchers found that plant extracts from Papaver rhoeas L., Clitoria ternatea L., and Carthamus tinctorius L. are effective natural cosmetic dyes, offering intense and stable colors without cytotoxicity.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” This study found that red ginseng oil promoted hair growth and protected against UVC-induced skin damage in mouse models.
August 2015 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” This study found that Nrf2 activation protected keratinocytes from UVB damage but also caused thickening, inflammation, and cysts, limiting its therapeutic potential for skin protection.
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October 2025 in “Molecules” This study concluded that extracts from fermented pumpkin peel and pulp, processed with Lactobacillus strains and kombucha, may serve as multifunctional cosmetic ingredients, offering antioxidant protection, anti-aging, and skin regeneration benefits by demonstrating cytoprotective effects and reducing inflammatory cytokines in cell assays.
May 2024 in “FEBS open bio” In this study, testing Annurca apple extract on human follicle dermal papilla cells indicated its potential to prevent patterned hair loss by reducing oxidative stress and increasing factors involved in hair growth.