August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The researchers reported that a coconut oil-based polyherbal hair oil developed using traditional medicinal plants demonstrated satisfactory physicochemical properties, including stability and pH suitability for scalp application, though further biological evaluation is needed to confirm therapeutic effects.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Arts” In this study, researchers formulated a pomade using papaya seed oil and virgin coconut oil at various concentrations and found it to be stable, non-irritating, and preferred by users, with the 7.5% concentration being most favored for providing shiny and moisturized hair.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a polyherbal hair oil with extracts from five medicinal plants and found that formulation F2 had an optimal balance of stability and potential benefits for hair growth and scalp health, maintaining stable physicochemical properties over six months.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the researchers developed a polyherbal hair oil and found that one formulation, F2, was stable and had an optimal balance of ingredient concentrations, showing potential for promoting hair growth and maintaining scalp health.
March 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this study, dogs with atopic dermatitis showed significant improvements in macroscopic skin lesions, such as reduced pruritus and hair regrowth, after receiving coconut oil massages every three days for 33 days.
January 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study assessed the effects of chemical treatments on hair fiber integrity and found that conditioners with vegetable oils like jojoba and coconut enhanced hydrophobicity and reduced combing friction except for jojoba, while participants preferred these oil-containing conditioners over the base formulation.
November 2025 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” This study found that inositol hexaphosphate significantly reduced hearing threshold shifts and outer hair cell loss in various sensorineural hearing loss mouse models, suggesting potential for otoprotective use.
November 2025 in “Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this study, researchers developed and tested hair gels using pectin from mango and coconut oil as a potential natural treatment for traction alopecia in black women, reporting stability in some formulations and rheological properties that may support their use in innovative phytocosmetics.
October 2025 in “Aquaculture” Coconut oil boosts testosterone but doesn't fully trigger reproductive maturity in pufferfish.
September 2025 in “Polymer Korea” In this study, a parsley-derived n-hexane fraction formulated into a coconut oil-based nanoemulsion demonstrated significant hair regrowth comparable to 3% minoxidil, with near-complete coverage by day 17, suggesting potential as a topical hair growth treatment.
June 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” In this study, a case of alopecia areata showed significant improvement in scalp health and hair regrowth following Shiropichu therapy, an Ayurvedic technique using coconut oil pads on the scalp, suggesting it as a potential non-invasive treatment option.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that Indulekha Bringha Ayurvedic hair oil significantly increased hair density and reduced hair fall in healthy Indian adults experiencing hair loss, with results evident from the first month of use and enhancing over a four-month treatment period.
This study reviewed the potential adverse effects of coconut oil on hair and found that its high protein content and greasy texture can cause clogged pores, inflammation, and hair damage if overused, highlighting the importance of careful application to prevent these issues.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Different oils affect hair flexibility and strength, with their impact varying on whether hair is virgin or bleached.
March 2024 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular basis of disease” This study found that deferoxamine may protect against sensorineural hearing loss by reducing oxidative stress-induced hair cell death through iron chelation and activation of the Nrf2 signaling pathway in lab models.
January 2024 in “Advanced Science” In this study, researchers used a chemical cocktail and hydrogel microspheres to successfully guide fibroblasts into dermal papilla cells, promoting wound healing and in situ hair follicle regeneration while reducing scar formation, in both in vitro and in vivo experiments.
December 2023 in “JSFK (Jurnal Sains Farmasi Klinis)/JSFK (Jurnal Sains Farmasi dan Klinis)” This study found that a hair tonic formulated with 0.3% cocoa bean extract demonstrated the best physical stability and effectively promoted hair growth in mice, with results comparable to a positive control when used twice daily for two weeks.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Health and Pharmaceutical” This study found that a mixture of 80% coconut oil and 20% candlenut oil effectively stimulated hair development in Wistar rats, which may be attributed to the high lauric acid content in coconut oil.
October 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kefarmasian Indonesia” In this experimental study using rabbits, the researchers evaluated hair tonic formulations containing cinnamon essential oil and virgin coconut oil, finding that formula 3 had hair growth activity exceeding the positive control, though overall growth activity differences were not statistically significant.
September 2023 in “Curēus” This study found that individuals with alopecia areata showed differences in otoacoustic emissions, suggesting potential links between the condition and auditory dysfunction, with significant gender and age group variations observed in hearing test results.
May 2023 in “Jurnal farmasi sains dan praktis” In this research on cinnamon and virgin coconut oil hair tonics, F2 and F3 demonstrated stable physical properties and mild irritation potential, while formula 1 remained non-irritating but less stable regarding pH and viscosity.
January 2023 in “Veterinarni Medicina” This study found that Aloe vera gel significantly enhanced wound healing in rats compared to coconut oil and cold cream.
This study found that coconut oil may protect the cuticle of chemically treated hair, which tends to be damaged compared to untreated hair.
This study found that an herbal extract from Marking nuts, when compared to a standard drug, effectively inhibited the dandruff-causing organism Malassezia furfur and promoted hair growth on mice, suggesting potential use for dandruff treatment and hair rejuvenation.
January 2022 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” In this study, the application of Enriched and Enhanced Virgin Coconut Oil reportedly improved hair growth and reduced the appearance of scars in a teacher with cancer, suggesting benefits over typical post-chemotherapy recovery.
December 2021 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that knocking out the Hars2 gene in mouse cochlear hair cells led to mitochondrial dysfunction and ROS stress, resulting in progressive hearing loss and differential effects on inner and outer hair cells.
June 2021 in “SWU eJournals System (Srinakharinwirot University)” The study found that cyproterone acetate could be released over 15 days using coconut oil mixed with certain wax inhibitors, though further safety studies are needed.
April 2021 in “Pediatric Practice and Research” This study examined various hair and scalp diseases in children and found that seborrheic dermatitis, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium were the most common, with prevalence varying by age and gender.
April 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that the new cocrystal formulation KET-PABA improved the antimycotic efficiency of ketoconazole and induced an anti-inflammatory response without causing skin sensitization in mice.
July 2020 in “International journal of biology sciences” This study found that coconut oil mixed with egg yolk and vitamin E may enhance hair growth in male rabbits more efficiently than amla, reetha, and sikhakai oil.