January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a novel Dual-Phase Herbal Elixir aimed at managing hair fall and dandruff, finding that its unique oil and aqueous layers significantly reduced scalp flakiness and hair fall in a six-week trial, underscoring its potential as a natural hair care alternative.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review focuses on the formulation and evaluation of an herbal hair gel using natural ingredients, which reportedly strengthens hair roots, reduces hair fall, and promotes scalp health as a safer alternative to synthetic products, through various properties like moisturizing and antimicrobial effects.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review suggests that an herbal hair gel made from ingredients like flaxseeds, curry leaves, and aloe vera may support hair growth and improve scalp health without the adverse effects of synthetic products.
October 2025 in “Journal of Biota” In this study, SCOBY kombucha gel significantly accelerated incision wound healing in mice, particularly with a 12% concentration, as shown by a notable reduction in wound size compared to lower concentrations and controls.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review highlights that exosome-like nanovesicles derived from traditional Chinese medicinal herbs show potential in enhancing wound healing processes such as inflammation resolution and angiogenesis, suggesting promising applications in skin regeneration and therapeutic development.
June 2025 in “JURNAL BIOLOGI TROPIS” This review found that secondary metabolites from herbal plants, including flavonoids and alkaloids, show potential in promoting hair growth through mechanisms like anagen phase prolongation and enzyme inhibition, but more clinical trials are needed to confirm their efficacy.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study developed plant-pigment-based shampoos using extracts from Neem, Fenugreek, Hibiscus, and Butterfly Pea, which demonstrated stability, antimicrobial properties, and potential scalp benefits such as hair growth promotion and dandruff reduction, making them a promising alternative to synthetic dyes.
July 2024 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” In this study, the authors reviewed various herbal ingredients used in hair care products and found that components like aloe vera, hibiscus, amla, and fenugreek have traditional and scientifically validated benefits for addressing hair issues such as hair loss, dandruff, and damage.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This review explores the impact of synthetic and herbal drugs on hormone levels and ovarian tissue in PCOD but reports no new clinical findings.
This review article highlights the potential of various herbal treatments, such as Saw Palmetto and Ginseng, in promoting hair growth and managing alopecia, while emphasizing the necessity for more rigorous clinical trials.
January 2024 in “Elsevier eBooks” In this chapter, the authors discuss various plant biomass sources, such as Aloe vera and cocoa, highlighting their potential benefits in cosmetics for addressing skin and hair issues like aging, inflammation, and dandruff.
This review reports that thermal spring waters, enriched with a diverse hydrobiome, hold promising potential for use in dermocosmetics, as their bioactive compounds could enhance skin protection, repair, and appearance, benefiting conditions like atopic dermatitis and rosacea.
October 2021 in “Interfaces Científicas” This study analyzed the nutritional composition of 75 nutricosmetic products, finding common ingredients like biotin and zinc, but emphasized the need for further research on their effectiveness for hair and nail health.
July 2020 in “International journal for research in applied science and engineering technology” This study reports that a newly formulated herbal shampoo using natural ingredients like fenugreek and shikakai was successfully developed to eliminate harmful synthetic components in anti-dandruff shampoos.
August 2019 in “Key engineering materials” This study found that Carthamus tinctorius floret extract, at a concentration of 0.05 mg/mL, significantly inhibited 5α-reductase activity in DU-145 cells more effectively than standard treatments finasteride and dutasteride, with a stable microemulsion formulation enhancing its skin permeation and stability.
In this study, a hair lotion made from Ganoderma lucidum spore extract resulted in new hair follicle growth and improved hair health in both mice and human participants, with 99% acceptance among users, suggesting potential usefulness for treating alopecia.
This review concluded that the efficacy of cosmeceutical hair serums for addressing hair loss lies in their use of bioactive peptides and plant compounds, like flavonoids and sterols, that target eight key contributing factors identified in hair loss conditions.
October 2025 in “Interdiciplinary Journal and Hummanity (INJURITY)” This study characterized bioactive compounds in extracts from six Kalimantan herbal plants, confirming traditional medicinal uses with findings such as triterpenoids and several potent compounds with antimicrobial and cardiovascular benefits, laying groundwork for potential therapeutic applications and conservation efforts.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” In this follow-up study, participants with severe androgenic/estrogenic alopecia showed increased hair growth 10 months after ending vacuum therapy and cosmetic emulsion treatment, highlighting the therapies' potential effectiveness.
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April 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that several compounds from Yangxue Shengfa capsule may promote hair growth by enhancing cell proliferation in vitro, suggesting potential use in treating androgenetic alopecia.
January 2024 in “Natural product research” This study analyzed the bioactive compound profiles of Allium longisepalum from Iran, finding unique metabolites with potential antioxidant, allelopathic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, and hair growth-enhancing properties, revealing the plant's chemical diversity and therapeutic potential.
November 2022 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” This study suggests that three mushroom-derived bioactive compounds, Zhankuic acid A, Sterenin M, and Melleolide K, may effectively inhibit SRD5A2 and stabilize its interaction, indicating potential for treating androgenic alopecia.
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December 2021 in “Foods” This study explores the potential of seaweeds as a source of bioactive compounds for food, cosmetics, and medical applications, while highlighting concerns about toxic element accumulation and suggesting purification and nanoencapsulation techniques to enhance safety and stability.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics” This review highlights the potential of plant-derived bioactive compounds as an alternative to current hair loss treatments by detailing the mechanisms and clinical evidence of eighteen traditional medicinal plants, and discusses future trends like nanotechnology and stem cell therapy in managing alopecia.
January 2014 in “UMS Institutional Repository (Universiti Malaysia Sabah)” This study found that Murraya koenigii extracts and compounds demonstrated potent antibacterial and cytotoxic activities, with notable effects against antibiotic-resistant strains and cancer cell lines, supporting its potential for further pharmacological investigation.
July 2026 in “Industrial Crops and Products” This review highlights the potential of Illicium verum in enhancing bioactive compound efficacy and stability through nanotechnology, despite challenges in physicochemical limitations and regulatory hurdles.
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November 2018 in “Cosmetics” This article reviews the empirical use of algae in traditional remedies and highlights the need for scientific understanding of algae's bioactive compounds used in cosmetics without providing new experimental results.
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February 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study reports that extracts from pomegranate leaves contain bioactive compounds with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and skin-beneficial properties, suggesting their potential use in nutraceutical and cosmeceutical applications.
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June 2022 in “Molecules” This review discusses the phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Perilla frutescens, detailing its bioactive compounds and their potential health benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
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May 2024 in “Molecules” In this study, red rice was found to contain 87.2% carbohydrates, 9.1% proteins, and demonstrated bioactive properties due to its flavan-3-ol phenolic compounds, suggesting potential health benefits beyond its nutritional content.