January 2002 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Botanical extracts are increasingly important in cosmetics and drugs for their effectiveness and safety, backed by traditional use and scientific evidence.
10 citations,
November 2015 in “Plant Foods for Human Nutrition” Hibiscus petals helped control blood sugar and improve liver and pancreas health in diabetic rats.
9 citations,
January 2021 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” Astaxanthin may improve health by reducing inflammation, stress, and cholesterol, and by enhancing skin health and sports performance.
42 citations,
December 2016 in “Cell Death & Differentiation” Damaging mitochondrial DNA in mice speeds up aging due to increased reactive oxygen species, not through the p53/p21 pathway.
5 citations,
January 2003 in “Oilseeds and fats, crops and lipids/OCL. Oilseeds & fats crops and lipids” Vegetable protein lowers cholesterol and protein deficiency can cause health issues.
November 2023 in “South African journal of botany” Eclipta alba has anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a potential ingredient for cosmetics.
2 citations,
April 2009 in “Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine” Flamena, a liposomal mix, helps skin heal better after a chemical burn.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cold temperatures reduce sprouted seed extract yield, but PSR™ technology produces extracts with more beneficial compounds than conventional methods.
26 citations,
May 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Cheonggukjang may help prevent and manage various diseases and improve overall health, but its odor and safety concerns need addressing.
September 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” Plumbago zeylanica has valuable medicinal properties but needs sustainable cultivation methods.
15 citations,
June 2018 in “Food Reviews International” Pumpkin seed oil may improve prostate health, bladder control, and hair growth in men.
35 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of nanobiotechnology” Thymol-loaded nanoparticles are a promising, natural treatment for acne that avoids antibiotics and preserves healthy skin bacteria.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Indo global journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Citrullus colocynthis and Citrullus lanatus have potential health benefits but may also cause reproductive toxicity.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” Caffeine is beneficial for skin and hair treatments but needs better delivery methods to penetrate deeper skin layers.
January 2025 in “Molecules” Caffeine may help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
15 citations,
December 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” Blocking enzymes that help the virus enter cells could be a promising way to treat COVID-19.
Enzymatic synthesis improved the water solubility of the flavonoid baicalin, which may help treat hair loss conditions.
April 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation” Indole-based compounds improved ovarian health in rats with PCOS, with L-Tryptophan and Tryptophol being most effective.
56 citations,
November 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Brain hormones significantly affect hair color and could potentially be used to prevent or reverse grey hair.
March 2024 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Sciences” Zaleya pentandra extracts, especially acetone, may be useful for new medicines and food industry applications.
222 citations,
January 2005 in “Endocrine journal” Melatonin is important for skin health and protection, and can be made by the skin or applied to it.
August 2022 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” Teak is a durable, termite-resistant wood with medicinal benefits.
February 2024 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” A hydrogel releasing pectolinarin speeds up wound healing and reduces scarring.
November 2024 in “Plants” Et-BB3-CMU rice bran extract may be a promising natural option for promoting hair growth and preventing hair loss.
150 citations,
April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Estrogen therapy can reduce skin aging but has cancer risks.
4 citations,
March 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Gallic acid and ferulic acid can be sustainably extracted for hair supplements with high efficiency and stability.
January 2023 in “Han'gug mi'saengmul saengmyeong gong haghoeji/Han-guk misaengmul saengmyeong gonghak hoeji” NOC-4 extract promotes black hair and hair growth effectively.
January 2024 in “Deleted Journal” Essential oils may help hair health but lack strong scientific proof and can cause allergic reactions.
16 citations,
May 2019 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Selenium might help with insulin resistance and cholesterol in PCOS, but more research is needed to confirm its benefits.
Thermal spring waters and their microbes could be good for skin health and treating some skin conditions in skincare products.