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August 2022 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” In this study, mangosteen pericarp water extract was found to significantly promote hair dermal papilla cell proliferation and enhance melanin synthesis in vitro, surpassing known melanogenic agents such as α-melanocyte stimulating hormone and forskolin in potency.
In this study, mangosteen pericarp extract was found to promote hair dermal papilla cell proliferation and enhance melanin synthesis, suggesting its potential as an ingredient in hair growth and tanning products.
December 2025 in “Sustainable Chemistry One World” In this study, researchers found that mangosteen pericarp extract, combined with FeSO₄ as a mordant, effectively produced a stable reddish hair dye on bleached hair, with good color persistence and enhanced tensile strength, indicating its potential as an eco-friendly and safer alternative to synthetic dyes.
January 2013 in “วารสารเภสัชศาสตร์อีสาน (Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IJPS)” This study found that ethyl acetate extract from mangosteen pericarp exhibited the strongest antibacterial effect against Propionibacterium acnes compared to other extraction solvents.
February 2025 in “Journal of Fundamental and Applied Pharmaceutical Science” In this experimental study, the researchers developed and evaluated a hair tonic made from mangosteen peel extract, finding that all four tested formulations showed suitable physical characteristics and met standard requirements for attributes like pH, viscosity, and stability.