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.
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.
August 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” In this study, rice water was reviewed as a cosmetic ingredient, highlighting its safety, stability, and possible benefits such as anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects, as well as improvements in hair growth and skin hydration.
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.
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.
June 2021 in “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research” This article discusses the hair nutrition and growth effects of rice water and hibiscus, but reports no clinical results; it aims to understand their role in hair care.
This study found that coconut oil with turmeric is less effective than 2% ketoconazole shampoo at reducing itching, hair loss, and dandruff scales in adults with dandruff.
July 2025 in “Journal of Research in Pharmacy” This study found that using a combination of Virgin Coconut Oil and Nigella Sativa Oil improved wound healing in diabetic rats by reducing inflammation and enhancing skin thickness compared to single treatments or controls, suggesting a potentially valuable approach for managing diabetes-related wounds.
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December 2021 in “World journal of dentistry” In this study, Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil's antimicrobial properties showed effectiveness against Candida albicans and Streptococcus in an in vitro biofilm model, and its lauric acid content may reduce plaque adhesion and support oral health.
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January 2000 in “Dermatology” A girl's severely tangled hair couldn't be fixed and had to be cut due to a rare condition called plica neuropathica.
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September 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that monounsaturated oils like olive oil penetrate hair fibers effectively, whereas polyunsaturated oils typically do not penetrate beyond the cuticle.
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.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study evaluated the treatment of dandruff in a 19-year-old female using Tankan Bhasma mixed with coconut oil twice weekly, finding it effective and safe in reducing symptoms and improving scalp health.
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.
February 2020 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This study developed a multipurpose herbal hair emulgel incorporating aloe vera, tea extract, coconut oil, and castor oil, aimed at promoting hair growth and controlling dandruff, hair fall, and greying. Evaluation found the product to be stable.
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.
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June 2007 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that the sebum partition coefficient (K(sebum)) for some drugs differs from the stratum corneum partition coefficient (K(sc)), indicating its importance for targeted drug delivery into hair and sebaceous follicles.
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December 2022 in “Antibiotics” This study found that coconut seed extract may effectively treat scabies in rabbits by improving infection signs and causing high mite mortality, suggesting its potential as a cost-effective herbal alternative.
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This review discusses the impact of air pollution on hair loss and sensitive scalp syndrome, evaluating possible causes and management strategies, but reports no new clinical results.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” In this study, researchers formulated a hair tonic using various herbal extracts and reported effective antifungal and antibacterial properties, along with good consistency, spreadability, homogeneity, appearance, and pH balance.
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November 2017 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This study found that water fractions of Angiopteris evecta stimulated hair growth in male rabbits, suggesting potential alopecia treatment benefits pending further research in humans.
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February 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” This study suggests that a herbal oil formulation combining various plant and oil ingredients may effectively promote healthy hair growth and address concerns like baldness, dryness, and dandruff, supported by favorable evaluations of its physical and chemical properties.
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July 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical chemistry and analysis” This review examines the role of medicinal plants in treating hair problems like baldness and dandruff, but it reports no new clinical results and emphasizes nutritional benefits from various herbal ingredients.
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October 2018 in “International research journal of pharmacy” This study found that ethanol extract and n-hexane fraction of rampai leaves may stimulate hair growth in rabbits, showing potential as an anti-alopecia treatment.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” In this study, researchers developed a polyherbal hair growth oil using botanical substances and base oils like coconut and castor oil, finding it to be stable, non-irritating, and suggesting potential hair-growing properties through mechanisms such as scalp blood flow improvement and anti-inflammatory effects.
May 2026 in “Repository of the University of Ljubljana (University of Ljubljana)” This study analyzed the composition and cost of 50 cosmetic body scrubs for keratosis pilaris, finding that chemical exfoliants with glycolic acid may reduce symptoms by enhancing skin shedding and reducing water loss, but further clinical studies are needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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.
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 “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study describes the creation of a herbal hair oil using natural ingredients like curry leaves and hibiscus and found that the F1 oil formulation effectively reduces hair fall, removes dandruff, improves scalp blood flow, prevents early graying, and combats fungal infections.
October 2025 in “Aquaculture” Coconut oil boosts testosterone but doesn't fully trigger reproductive maturity in pufferfish.