36 citations
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March 2014 in “Biomaterials” This study found that the 11R-No. 10 peptide, delivered transdermally, significantly inhibited melanogenesis and produced a whitening effect in a UV-induced sun-tanning guinea pig model without cytotoxicity.
7 citations
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October 2018 in “South African journal of botany” This study found that the plant Clausena anisata exhibited promising antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities against acne-causing bacteria and inflammation, suggesting its potential as a candidate for further anti-acne treatment research.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Clinical and medical investigations” This paper reviews the historical use and contemporary relevance of plant-derived cosmetics, focusing on Suriname's herbal cosmetics industry and the potential to establish a beauty products industry there, without presenting new findings.
November 2025 in “Food Science & Nutrition” In this study, researchers found that topical apigenin promoted hair growth in a testosterone-induced alopecia mouse model, with effects comparable to minoxidil, suggesting a potential treatment approach for androgenetic alopecia through the Wnt signaling pathway.
This literature review on neurocosmetics found that both nature-derived peptides and synthetic molecules can improve skin concerns like aging and pigmentation, while also promoting emotional well-being; however, gaps in long-term efficacy and personalized approaches remain.
45 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review discusses the mechanisms and targets of natural products for treating nonhealing wounds and reports no new experimental results, highlighting potential pathways and cytokines involved.
13 citations
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” In this study, a hydrogel with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, and wound tissue adhesion properties was developed, showing significant potential for wound healing and suggesting it could offer a new and effective treatment option in clinical settings.
18 citations
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January 2022 in “Nutrients” This review discusses potential agents, including acetyl-L-carnitine and vitamins, for repurposing in managing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for further research.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study found that of the many ingredients advertised in shampoos as effective against hair loss, only caffeine, adenosine, placental proteins, and melatonin have limited clinical evidence supporting their efficacy, with most claimed active ingredients lacking any trial-based validation.
182 citations
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December 2021 in “Cosmetics” This literature review discusses recent advances in using essential oils and their components in cosmetic products, highlighting their diverse benefits and challenges in formulation due to varying chemical profiles, as well as addressing safety considerations for these natural ingredients.
57 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” This review compiled by the authors emphasizes the traditional use of medicinal plants for dermatological disorders in India, highlighting the need for further scientific studies to validate their effectiveness and suggesting potential for drug development based on ethnodermatological practices.
42 citations
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November 2022 in “Cosmetics” This review concluded that using niosomes in cosmetics significantly enhances the aesthetic and therapeutic effects of skin and hair products, potentially aiding in treating skin conditions.
27 citations
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May 2016 in “Integrative Cancer Therapies” In this study, in vitro and in vivo models showed that chrysin enhanced the efficacy of docetaxel and reduced its adverse effects in non–small cell lung cancer treatment.
21 citations
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March 2021 in “Molecules” This study found that a new quercetin-loaded self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system improved quercetin bioavailability by 149.8% compared to its suspension in rats.
15 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This commentary discusses the potential of natural volatiles in medical aromatherapy, highlighting their ability to synergize with other drugs and modulate biological processes, but reports no new results.
3 citations
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August 2020 in “PubMed” This review discusses the absence of clinical trials on natural ingredients for managing Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and highlights a need for more research.
1 citations
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March 2022 in “Applied Sciences” This study found that fermented red ginseng marc alleviated atopic dermatitis-like symptoms in mice, demonstrating antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects similar to those of dexamethasone.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Biomolecules” This study examined the latest advances in synthetic biology for increasing microbial production of sesquiterpenol compounds, highlighting innovative strategies to overcome challenges such as low yields and terpenoid-related toxicity, which hinder industrial-scale applications.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This document discusses the benefits and savings of using the Soulflower coupon code SKV10 for a 10% discount on their natural and organic beauty products, without reporting any new research findings.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This document promotes a 10% discount using the code SKV10 on Soulflower's natural skincare and haircare products, with no new research findings reported.
January 2026 in “Journal of Pregnancy” This study suggests a potential link between hair dye exposure during periconception or pregnancy and certain adverse obstetric and pediatric outcomes, but the evidence remains preliminary and uncertain.
5 citations
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December 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the potential of using nanomaterial-based drug delivery systems to improve the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results, highlighting future research directions.
4 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” This study focused on categorizing the research status of natural products for improving ovary and uterus quality, fertility, and weight loss in PCOS, but noted a lack of continuous studies connecting basic research to clinical trials.
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.
This study from years of treating hair loss in Japan reported various treatment outcomes: some patients showed improvement with manual treatment alone, others with added finasteride, some did not respond to either, and some maintained benefits even after stopping finasteride.
June 2025 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology” This literature review reports that certain herbal remedies, such as rosemary, green tea, and ginseng, have shown promise in promoting hair growth and improving hair density, though variability and study design limitations highlight the need for more rigorous research.
123 citations
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January 2012 in “The Keio Journal of Medicine” This review discusses anti-angiogenic therapy for cancer, highlighting VEGF blockers' effectiveness but also their limitations, such as resistance and adverse effects; it reports no new clinical results.
35 citations
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January 2024 in “BioMolecular Concepts” This review discusses the relationship between oxidative stress and polycystic ovarian syndrome and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for further research into therapeutic strategies.
18 citations
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June 2019 in “Clinical research in dermatology” This review discusses psychological impacts associated with facial acne, noting that high levels of anxiety and depression among these patients are not linked to oxidative stress, and reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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August 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights the potential of Asteraceae plants as antidiabetic agents and their beneficial effects on conditions such as cardiovascular disease and liver cirrhosis, suggesting their use as food and nutraceuticals could help manage diabetes.