10 citations
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August 2024 in “ACS Omega” This review discusses the use of nanomaterials in cosmetics, highlighting their benefits like enhanced stability and skin penetration, while also noting potential health risks and the role of natural ingredients in formulations.
This review highlights the potential of plant-derived natural compounds as biocompatible and biodegradable materials in dermal and transdermal delivery systems, emphasizing their unexplored benefits and detailing recent advances in isolation techniques and drug delivery technologies.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This report describes the creation of a natural herbal beard balm formulated to nourish, hydrate, and support healthy beard growth while reducing irritation, using ingredients like coconut oil, rosemary oil, and beeswax.
108 citations
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July 2004 in “American Journal of Pathology” This study suggests that nerve growth factor plays a crucial role in the stress-induced termination of hair growth in mice, and its antagonism might offer a therapeutic approach to mitigate stress-related hair loss.
47 citations
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August 2016 in “Fitoterapia” This article reviews mechanisms by which herbal ingredients may stimulate or inhibit hair growth, and it reports no new clinical findings while suggesting potential for developing hair loss treatments.
43 citations
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February 2020 in “Clinica chimica acta” This review discusses the role of phytochemical nanoparticles in cervical cancer therapy and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight their potential advantages over conventional chemotherapy.
25 citations
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July 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This review summarizes preclinical and clinical information on herbal products for hair loss treatment, highlighting their mechanisms, follicular penetration, and potential side effects, suggesting they may offer alternatives to synthetic drugs with fewer side effects.
22 citations
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November 2024 in “Planta” This review highlights the potential of aromatic plants as natural antioxidants in cosmeceuticals, which may combat skin aging and promote rejuvenation by counteracting oxidative stress, offering a natural alternative to synthetic products with benefits like photoprotection and anti-wrinkle effects.
14 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the benefits of liposomes in cosmetic formulations, including enhanced hydration and protection for dry skin, but reports no new experimental findings.
January 2024 in “RSC pharmaceutics” This source discusses using stratum corneum ablation as a promising method to enhance transdermal drug delivery by temporarily removing the skin's outermost barrier to improve medication absorption.
1 citations
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April 2022 in “Cell Death Discovery” This study found that SMAD2 overexpression in human hair follicle stem cells promoted differentiation and apoptosis while inhibiting proliferation, and Smurf2 upregulation limited mouse wound healing by suppressing the SMAD2/NANOG/DNMT1 axis.
26 citations
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April 2023 in “Medicina” This systematic review suggests that platelet-rich plasma may significantly improve symptoms in oral lichen planus with effects comparable to corticosteroids, although more research is needed to confirm these findings.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review examines the potential therapeutic effects and mechanisms of quercetin for treating polycystic ovary syndrome, noting improved clinical parameters in some studies but presenting no new results.
5 citations
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September 2022 in “Antioxidants” This study found that the clionasterol-rich hexane fraction of Caulerpa racemosa may protect against particulate matter-induced skin damage by reducing oxidative stress and mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis in human keratinocytes and zebrafish.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Physiologia” This study found that systemic ovalbumin–aluminum sensitization followed by cutaneous challenge in mice induced thermal hyperalgesia, increased spinal cord gliosis, and sprouting of nociceptive fibers, along with elevated mast cell and nerve profile densities in the skin compared to controls.
April 2026 in “Cosmetics” This study developed and tested a shampoo with semi-permanent dyes designed to gradually cover gray hair, reporting maintained stability and effective gray–black coloration on high-canities hair tresses through eight wash cycles.
January 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlighted recent advances in nanocarrier-based topical delivery systems for skincare, emphasizing their potential to enhance ingredient stability, penetration, and targeted release while addressing specific pathophysiological skin concerns.
December 2020 in “Jurnal Wiyata: Penelitian Sains dan Kesehatan” This study found that aloe vera peel extract gel at concentrations of 5%, 10%, and 15% can accelerate the drying of minor burns in rabbits.
10 citations
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January 2022 in “Scholars international journal of anatomy and physiology” This review discusses Aloe Vera's traditional uses and active components but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing its potential benefits from wound healing to hair growth.
July 1980 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article about Aloe Vera does not include any new research findings or results.
July 2023 in “International journal of advanced research in medical and pharmaceutical sciences” In this study, researchers formulated and evaluated a gel containing minoxidil and aloe vera for alopecia treatment, finding that it was stable and non-irritant on albino rats, suggesting enhanced topical drug delivery over traditional solutions.
March 2023 in “Agroland: The Agricultural Sciences Journal/Agroland : The Agricultural Sciences Journal” This review discusses the potential cosmeceutical benefits of Pontianak Aloe Vera, highlighting its use in products for skin and hair care, and reports no new results.
15 citations
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May 2018 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This double-blind control study found that an ointment containing propolis (50%) and aloe vera (3%) led to significant improvement in 64.4% of patients with mild to moderate psoriasis over 12 weeks, compared to no significant improvement in the placebo group.
January 2023 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Aloe vera extract helps heal burn wounds faster in rats.
January 2022 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Aloe vera may help heal burns by boosting skin cell growth.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a multipurpose herbal gel formulation containing ingredients like lotus, aloe, and turmeric, which was reported to improve hair manageability and skin care while being non-irritant and cost-effective.
May 2025 in “Insights-Journal of Health and Rehabilitation” This study found that Aloe vera and Citrus lemon extracts demonstrated notable antibacterial effects against Propionibacterium acnes in both lab and human skin models, with combined use resulting in a 67% reduction in acne, suggesting potential for future therapeutic applications.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a multipurpose herbal gel formulation that enhances hair manageability, provides antimicrobial benefits, and supports skin care. The gel is non-irritating, leaves hair soft, and imparts a glow to the skin while being cost-effective.
1 citations
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October 2019 in “Proceedings Mulawarman Pharmaceuticals Conference” This study observed that aloe vera serum was comparable to minoxidil in promoting hair growth over 21 days but had no effect on sun protection.
May 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses the benefits of aloe vera gel and shampoo for skin and hair care, highlighting its potential soothing, cleansing, and moisturizing properties, but provides no new clinical evidence.