May 2022 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study reported that Eclipta prostrata contains active phytochemicals and demonstrated antibacterial properties in methanolic extracts, suggesting potential antibiotic uses.
In this research presented at the BEYOND Biohacking Conference 2026, a regenerative skincare serum using plant-derived Consortia Factors® showed significant age spot lightening and improvements in skin smoothness, firmness, and radiance over eight weeks in a study with 35 women.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that the fermented black soybean product GR-SC65 reduced particulate matter-induced cell death and oxidative stress in A549 cells, suggesting potential as a therapeutic agent for lung injury prevention.
January 2021 in “Annals of translational medicine” This study found that the YH0618 decoction reduced chemotherapy-induced nail discoloration, alopecia, skin hyperpigmentation, and fatigue in cancer patients who completed chemotherapy.
September 2025 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This study found that exosomes from human umbilical cord stem cells, pretreated with lithium chloride, significantly enhance hair regeneration in mice by activating the Wnt signaling pathway through miR-146a-5p.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This report details the development of a PSR™ Terminalia extract with antioxidant and anti-aging potential, highlighting its rich composition in phenolic acids, polysaccharides, and organic acids, without new clinical results.
This review explores the extraction, characterization, and skin cosmetic effects of phenolic compounds and pigments from marine macroalgae, highlighting their documented benefits for skin health, such as whitening, moisturizing, photoprotection, and anti-aging effects, without adverse health impacts.
April 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study formulated a nano-herbal hair spray using neem, fenugreek, and amla extracts combined with chitosan nanoparticles, finding it enhanced hair elasticity, breakage resistance, and provided antibacterial protection, suggesting it as an effective natural alternative to traditional hair treatments.
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June 2011 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji” The researchers reported that shiitake mushroom, buckwheat, soybean, cypress, and seaweed fulvescens showed potential as safe and effective natural ingredients for scalp care and scaling due to their antioxidative and antimicrobial properties.
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February 2018 in “Polymers” This review examines the roles and benefits of chitosan in cosmetics and oral hygiene, highlighting its potential in the cosmeceutical market, but it reports no new results.
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October 2007 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
December 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that MCS nanoparticles improved Minoxidil's hair growth effects in an animal model compared to the commercial formulation, but they were less effective than CS nanoparticles despite showing better solubility with minimal side effects.
In this study, researchers developed vegan exosome-like vesicles from microalgae that mimic mammalian exosomes, demonstrating promising in vitro, ex vivo, and clinical effects such as improved wrinkle depth and elasticity, making them a potential alternative in cosmetic applications.
This study found that Clitocybin A from Clitocybe aurantiaca may promote hair growth in immortalized rat dermal papilla cells by enhancing cell proliferation and activating Wnt/β-catenin signaling and ERK pathways.
September 2016 in “Toxicology letters” The researchers reported that hydrogels made from methacrylated glycol chitosan and hyaluronic acid with chondroitin sulfate may be suitable for load bearing soft tissue repair, showing enhanced chondrocyte viability and metabolic activity.
December 2023 in “Redox biology” In this study, DMC selectively eliminated senescent cells in old mice, prevented hair loss, improved motor coordination, and reduced senescence-associated secretory factors, suggesting its potential as a senolytic treatment.
December 2024 in “Applied Functional Materials” This study reported that a scalp serum containing Zanthoxylum ailanthoides extract effectively reduced inflammation and increased melanin production in cell assays, while demonstrating stable formulation and microbial safety, suggesting its potential to address scalp issues and enhance scalp health.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a bael-based herbal shampoo formulation demonstrated effective cleansing, foaming ability, and stability, with antimicrobial properties that may benefit scalp health, positioning it as a promising natural alternative to synthetic shampoos.
In this study, researchers identified an elite germplasm of the medicinal plant Eclipta alba, known for its liver disease benefits, with higher growth, yield, and wedelolactone content, suitable for large-scale cultivation to reduce strain on wild populations.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study developed a chalcone-based molecule that significantly increased tyrosinase inhibition and solubility, showing potential as a safe and effective skin depigmenting and antiaging agent, with supportive epigenetic and antioxidant properties observed in vitro.
January 2026 in “BioNanoScience”
March 2026 in “Israel Journal of Plant Sciences” This study investigated the endophytic bacterial community of Eclipta prostrata, finding that these microorganisms contribute to the plant’s stress tolerance and detoxification, which may enhance its medicinal properties by supporting the synthesis and stability of beneficial metabolites.
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August 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that goat placenta extract, when combined with PEGylated liposomes and microspicule gel, significantly promoted hair regrowth in patients experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy by enhancing hair cell proliferation without causing skin irritation over a 12-week application period.
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” In this study, algal oligosaccharides effectively countered key factors in androgenetic alopecia pathogenesis, improving hair growth indicators in vitro and in mice.
July 2019 in “Technology audit and production reserves” This research discusses the formulation of probiotic gel shampoos with whey peptides and plant extracts, highlighting their potential effectiveness and market feasibility in Ukraine.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, a new formulation of human placental extract showed antioxidant and neurite outgrowth activities, significantly reduced hair graying in mice, and alleviated neuropathy symptoms, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits.
This study explored chitosan-based dissolving microneedle arrays loaded with Agave tequilana root extract, finding that extract concentration influenced microneedle geometry and bioactivity, maintaining antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory effects while reducing collagenase inhibition, particularly in the 0.25% formulation.
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January 2018 in “Drug Delivery” In this study, researchers investigated a new local drug delivery system using glycol chitosan hydrogel and doxorubicin (GC10/DOX) for thyroid cancer in mice, finding it produced a stronger antitumor effect compared to conventional treatment methods.
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November 2019 in “Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine” This study found that oral treatment with Chamaecyparis obtusa var. formosana leaf extracts improved glucose metabolism and reduced insulin resistance in hyperglycemic rats, suggesting potential as a diabetes health supplement.