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GlossaryCandlenut Oil (Kukui Nut Oil)

oil from Aleurites moluccana nuts, rich in fatty acids

Candlenut Oil, also known as Kukui Nut Oil, is derived from the nuts of the Aleurites moluccana tree. It is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, making it beneficial for moisturizing and nourishing the skin and hair. This oil is often used in traditional medicine and modern cosmetic formulations to treat dry skin, eczema, and hair loss.

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research Characteristics and Stability of Candle Nut Oil (Aleurites Moluccana) Nanoemulsion Hair Tonic Preparation

September 2022 in “KnE medicine”

Higher candle nut oil concentration increases droplet size and changes the hair tonic's properties and stability.

A Selection of Eleven Plants Used as Traditional Polynesian Cosmetics and Their Development Potential as Anti-Aging Ingredients, Hair Growth Promoters, and Whitening Products

research A Selection of Eleven Plants Used as Traditional Polynesian Cosmetics and Their Development Potential as Anti-Aging Ingredients, Hair Growth Promoters, and Whitening Products

13 citations, August 2019 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology”

Eleven traditional Polynesian plants show potential for natural anti-aging, hair growth, and skin brightening products.

research Role of Liposomal Drug-Delivery System in Cosmetics

14 citations, January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Liposomes improve the delivery and effectiveness of cosmetic ingredients but face challenges like cost and stability.

research Stromal Vascular Fraction and Platelet-Rich Plasma Upregulate Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Expression to Promote Hair Growth via the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway

2 citations, December 2019 in “Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters”

SVF and PRP promote hair growth by boosting specific proteins in the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.

research The Contribution of Corneodesmosin to Androgenetic Alopecia

September 2003 in “American Journal of Human Genetics”

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The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.