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January 2022 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study developed a stable, cosmetically appealing formulation for the topical delivery of the peptide FOL-005, enhancing skin permeation and maintaining stability by keeping the peptide solid and in a water-free environment with particle sizes under 10 µm.
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” This study highlights that improving medical professionals' knowledge of hair cosmetics can enhance patient adherence to alopecia treatments and reduce health risks from incorrect use of hair products.
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.
This review article underscores the benefits of herbal hair oil formulations, which include ingredients like Bhringraj leaves and coconut oil, in promoting hair health with fewer side effects compared to chemical products, offering nutrients for sebaceous gland function.
January 2025 in “International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation” This study assessed a herbal hair oil made from various plant ingredients, observing it supported hair growth and maintained stability for 45 days, with the phytochemical profile indicating the presence of saponins, sulfur, and ascorbic acid.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” In this study, researchers prepared a herbal hair tonic using virgin coconut oil and nine herbs, evaluating its antibacterial, antifungal activities, and benefits for hair strength, with variations in ingredient concentrations and analyses for consistency and appearance.
February 2024 in “Journal of applied pharmaceutical research” This study formulated herbal hair oils using extracts such as Coconut and Amla, observing significant improvements in hair growth promotion, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties in animal models, suggesting potential natural remedies for hair care with further research needed for human application.
February 2024 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” This study demonstrated that using a mass spectrometry imaging technique, researchers were able to visualize the incorporation of argan, avocado, and coconut oils into hair fibers, suggesting their potential in cosmetic and alopecia treatments by confirming oil absorption and fiber modification.
November 2023 in “International journal of Ayurveda and pharma research” This study prepared and evaluated a polyherbal hair oil using plant-based ingredients, finding that it met standard parameters and effectively addressed hair problems such as growth and dandruff, with FDA approval for clinical use.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This mini-review examines ethnopharmacological approaches to manage hair loss in postmenopausal women, highlighting promising botanical remedies like saw palmetto, rosemary oil, and ginseng. The authors underscore a need for more interdisciplinary trials and focus on traditional remedies' multifaceted benefits, while noting gaps in menopausal-specific evidence.
March 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study reports that Murraya koenigii (curry leaf) extract, rich in bioactive compounds, shows potential in promoting hair growth and improving scalp health through increased follicle density, reduced hair loss, and antimicrobial effects, with clinical trials supporting these benefits.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Life Science” This review highlights several natural ingredients, including Citrus Sinensis, Nigella sativa, flax seed, and coconut oil, that may promote hair growth and prevent hair loss due to their protective and nourishing properties, focusing on their formulation into hair serum.
May 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that shea butter is the most used plant among women in Tamale, Ghana, for cosmetic purposes like skin smoothening and hair growth.
March 2024 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” This study highlights the potential benefits of herbal hair oil in improving hair health, controlling frizz, and preventing hair loss, with common ingredients like coconut, sesame, and mustard oils being frequently used.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This study found that using a formulated herbal hair oil, which includes ingredients like Nigella sativa and Cocos nucifera, reduced hair fall progressively over periods ranging from 15 to 90 days among 25 volunteers, showing greater efficacy than simple purified coconut oil.
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.
December 2021 in “Bandung Conference Series. Pharmacy” This literature review found that combinations of certain herbal extracts with coconut oil, such as Hibiscus rosa sinensis and Centella asiatica, promoted hair growth in animals over 30 days, with varied results across rat and rabbit models.
January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter provides an overview of phytochemicals with properties to combat alopecia and discusses the potential of flavonoids, found in several herbs, as a safer alternative to synthetic hair loss treatments due to their long-term skin compatibility.
May 2017 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” This notice states that the article has been withdrawn due to the journal's transfer to a new publisher and reports no research findings.
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December 2012 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study demonstrates that young coconut juice appears to have estrogen-like properties that can accelerate wound healing in ovariectomized rats.
August 2025 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” In this study, LEON gel—an innovative nanoliposome-based delivery system for lavender essential oil—showed significant hair growth acceleration in male white rats without causing irritation, suggesting enhanced effectiveness compared to traditional essential oil use.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Social health” This study concluded that a hair-nourishing formulation combining virgin coconut oil and 4% chilli oil significantly enhanced hair growth in white rats over a 21-day period, while also exhibiting good physical stability under varying storage conditions.
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July 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses the use of nanocarrier technology in functional cosmetics to enhance skin penetration, increase ingredient stability, and allow codelivery of active ingredients, without reporting new clinical results.
July 2025 in “Agroindustrial Technology Journal” In this study, researchers evaluated shampoo formulations with varying concentrations of rosemary essential oil, finding that the 2% formulation was most preferred based on sensory tests, and complied well with quality standards, indicating its potential as an effective component in hair care products.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that a topical formulation with nanostructured lipid carriers containing finasteride significantly restored hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia-induced rats without systemic absorption, suggesting its potential for safer and effective AGA treatment.
August 2025 in “South African Journal of Botany” This study found that among various polyherbal hair oil formulations using indigenous Bangladeshi plants, Formulation B was most effective, displaying strong antimicrobial activity and promoting hair regrowth in rabbits, surpassing the standard 2% minoxidil treatment, while also being safe for topical use.
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November 2023 in “Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health” In this study, the authors reported preliminary evidence that programs combining nutrition and exercise interventions can significantly reduce BMI and LDL levels, suggesting these elements are important for lifestyle modification.
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April 2023 in “Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods” This study found that oil extracted from Prinsepia utilis seeds is physicochemically stable and suitable for use in manufacturing ketoconazole soap, which met quality control standards and may provide a cost-effective alternative to expensive additives in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.
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January 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that various herbal plant compounds, like those from aloe vera and turmeric, offer effective and safe benefits for skin care, anti-aging, and dandruff treatment, without adverse reactions commonly linked to synthetic cosmetics, as reported by this source.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that the developed polyherbal hair oil demonstrated reduced hair fall, improved hair texture, and enhanced hair length and shine, suggesting it as a safe and effective alternative for promoting hair growth.