This study developed a method using ultra-performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry to detect illegal substances in hair loss prevention cosmetics, revealing that some products contained high levels of minoxidil and finasteride, posing safety risks.
January 2020 in “Journal of translational science” 52 citations
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April 2023 in “The Ocular Surface” January 2026 in “Elsevier eBooks”
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights aloe vera's role in hair cosmetics, attributing benefits such as scalp soothing, reducing dandruff, and enhancing hair luster to its rich composition, while also noting potential risks like skin irritation and allergic reactions with use.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This overview reports that aloe vera, widely used in hair cosmetics, boasts components that may promote hair health by nourishing hair follicles, soothing the scalp, and enhancing hair strength and luster, although some individuals may experience allergies or skin irritation.
This chapter provides an overview of diverse herbal substances used in cosmetics, noting their popularity due to perceived safety over synthetic components, and their roles as antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, antiseptics, antibacterials, and in enhancing hair and skin health.
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.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” PLGA nanospheres in cosmetics improve skin and hair treatment effectiveness.
January 2015 in “CHINESE JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (CHINESE VERSION)” This study developed a rapid and reliable ultra high performance liquid chromatography method for analyzing 17 key ingredients in hair growth cosmetics.
January 2014 in “Food and Drug” This study established an accurate, reliable, and sensitive HPLC method to detect the illegal addition of minoxidil in herbal hair growth products.
January 2014 in “China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics” This study established a method using reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography to determine finasteride concentration in hair cosmetics, showing a strong linear relationship with mass concentration and recoveries between 90.3% and 102.0%.
January 1997 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews research on the usefulness of cosmetics for skin and hair, covering physiological, physicochemical, and psychological effects, but reports no new research findings.
153 citations
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October 2012 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This review discusses the use of caffeine in cosmetics for its fat-reducing, antioxidant, and hair growth properties, but reports no new research findings.
101 citations
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October 2016 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” This review reports on the dual aspect of fullerene in skincare, highlighting its beneficial antioxidant properties as well as potential toxicity and skin cell reactions, while identifying areas for future research.
87 citations
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March 2000 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Alpha-hydroxy acids, like glycolic acid, safely improve skin issues and work on all skin types.
67 citations
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November 2019 in “Molecules” This review collected findings on the various cosmetic and therapeutic properties of tea extracts, highlighting their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and photoprotective effects among other benefits for skin and hair care.
65 citations
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March 2022 in “Molecules” This study examines the role of nanotechnology in cosmetics, highlighting its benefits in improving ingredient solubility and stability, but also noting challenges such as cost, shelf life, and safety concerns, along with regulatory complexities, particularly in harmonizing global legislation.
37 citations
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January 2015 in “Science Journal of Public Health” This abstract reviews potential health risks from toxic chemicals in cosmetic products, noting associations with cancer, reproductive issues, and other health conditions, but reports no new research findings.
33 citations
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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.
32 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” In this study, nanocapsule-based preparations containing hinokitiol promoted hair growth in mice comparably to Minoxidil solution, as indicated by photographic and histological analysis.
30 citations
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January 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that dermatology leads in performing office-based cosmetic procedures compared to other specialties, with dermatologists and plastic surgeons having the most experience per physician.
22 citations
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December 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that dermatology leads in performing office-based cosmetic procedures compared to other specialties, with a focus on white, female patients aged 40 to 59.
20 citations
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February 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports that micropigmentation with iron oxide pigments is a safe and effective method for camouflaging scalp scars.
19 citations
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October 2020 in “Biomedical Microdevices” This review discusses the use of derma rollers for cosmetic purposes and their potential in transdermal drug delivery by summarizing evidence on their design, efficacy, safety, and concerns from preclinical and clinical reports.
17 citations
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April 2020 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this randomized double-blind study, 160 adults with alopecia areata showed significant improvements in hair loss severity after using a bioactive peptide cosmetic product that mimics platelet-rich plasma, while the placebo group showed no significant change, underlining the treatment's potential effectiveness.
14 citations
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February 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights recent advancements in using niosomes as nanocarriers for improved delivery and sustained release of active cosmetic compounds, discussing their properties, applications, and future potential in cosmetic chemistry.
14 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the benefits of liposomes in cosmetic formulations, including enhanced hydration and protection for dry skin, but reports no new experimental findings.
13 citations
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April 2013 in “Chinese Chemical Letters/Chinese chemical letters” This study developed and validated a sensitive HPLC–MS/MS method for detecting seven prohibited substances in cosmetic products.
13 citations
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March 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses the evolution and current practices of Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) in hair restoration surgery, reporting comparable patient outcomes to Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), though noting controversies in its adoption.