June 2024 in “Journal of Korea Society of Ingrielogy” This study evaluated sea cucumber extract as a scalp cosmetic and found that it effectively improved oil-moisture balance, hydration, redness, and hair shine on the scalp. The authors recommend further research into its antioxidant properties for scalp care.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics”
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March 2015 in “Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences” This study found that rice bran supercritical CO₂ extract was classified as a non-irritant for ocular use but a moderate irritant for dermal use in rabbits and guinea pigs.
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March 2018 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study found that conditioned media from epidermal progenitor cells improved skin aging signs in a clinical trial and protected fibroblasts from oxidative stress in vitro.
This study found that a combination of photoprotector and nighttime formulations with essential oils improved skin barrier function and structural characteristics in young men's oily, acne-prone, and photoaged skin.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” In this exploratory randomized controlled trial, participants using a combination of Centella asiatica-derived extracellular vesicles with recombinant growth factors showed significant improvements in hair thickness, density, length, and reduced hair loss and scalp sebum content after 56 days, compared to placebo.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that for treating androgenetic alopecia, LC hair essence serum injections provided excellent results with fewer side effects compared to botulinum toxin A, which also showed significant efficacy but with higher associated costs and more frequent side effects.
January 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Dermatologists should know about cosmetic science and aesthetics because patients care about skin appearance and health.
March 2025 in “GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this review, the authors examined the potential benefits of using wood tar in dermatology and cosmetics in Sub-Saharan Africa, based on its historical application in skin care and its worldwide usage.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses various treatments for noncicatricial alopecias, such as androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, including mesotherapy, microneedling, and platelet-rich plasma therapy, noting that outcomes vary across these procedures.
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.
June 2026 in “RCMOS - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar O Saber” This descriptive literature review suggests that rosemary essential oil may stimulate hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with effects similar to 2% minoxidil, yet highlights the need for more robust clinical trials to confirm these findings and assess complementary methods like scalp massage and high-frequency treatment.
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August 2016 in “Journal of women & aging” This study found that women with negative or mixed feelings about Botox and facial fillers reported diverse and sometimes persistent physical and psychological impacts, feeling commodified, fractured, abandoned, reflective, and transformed.
January 2022 in “Acta botanica Caucasica” This study evaluated herbal cosmetic products used in Turkiye, identifying 140 plant species and highlighting walnut, common nettle, and grape as popular for various traditional uses.
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October 2003 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” This review discusses the use of natural products in cosmetic preparations for skin and hair care, but reports no new research results.
May 2026 in “Revista Ensaios Pioneiros” This study developed and evaluated topical formulations containing 5% minoxidil and 1% rosemary essential oil for androgenetic alopecia treatment, finding them physically and chemically suitable, but noted that further stability tests and clinical trials are needed to confirm therapeutic efficacy and safety.
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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.
January 2025 in “Bright Sky Publications eBooks” This abstract presents the book "Buy Medical Physics in Aesthetic Medicine," which explores future innovations and techniques for cosmetic procedures expected in 2025, though specific findings or results from the book are not reported.
April 2024 in “Contribuciones a las ciencias sociales” This literature review found that combining essential oils with clay therapy can treat dandruff and seborrhea, but notes that this approach is not widely recognized, indicating a need for further research.
February 2026 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This narrative review examines advancements in regenerative aesthetic medicine, focusing on injectable modalities like PRP, polynucleotides, and exosomes, but highlights the need for more robust evidence and standardization in clinical applications.
January 2011 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Tretinoin gel is safe for sun exposure, but tacalcitol doesn't significantly improve non-segmental vitiligo.
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January 2014 in “The Korea Journal of Herbology” This study found that Polygoni Multiflori Radix (PMR) reduced collagenase and elastase activity after UVB damage in fibroblasts, suggesting potential anti-aging properties for cosmetic use.
August 2025 in “Revista Contemporânea” This study reviewed literature on the combined use of microneedling and essential oils for treating male androgenetic alopecia, finding that this approach potentially enhances scalp vascularization and hair growth, although controlled clinical trials are needed to confirm these effects and standardize treatment protocols.
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September 2021 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses lipid nanoparticle-based cosmetics, emphasizing their potential in protecting skin from radiation and treating conditions like atopic dermatitis and psoriasis with synthetic and natural antioxidants. It highlights recent research on these formulations' effectiveness in alleviating skin disorders and enhancing skin health.
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October 2000 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review discusses the characteristics, impact, and management challenges of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research and early detection strategies.
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December 2022 in “Journal of applied biological chemistry” This study found that TRP-hair essence significantly protected and improved the quality of human hair, particularly against heat stress, by enhancing cuticle health and maintaining hair color.
This review identifies 1859 plant and fungal species from the Pantanal and highlights patents, mainly from South Korea, focused on extracts with antitumoral, anti-inflammatory, and cosmetic applications, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2025 in “Molecules” This study developed a method using UHPLC-MS/MS and MSPE to detect trace amounts of sex hormones in cosmetics, finding progestins and estrogens in some products, and performed a preliminary safety evaluation for residual progesterone in hair loss prevention cosmetics.
This article explores the potential applications of polyglutamic acid in cosmetics, discussing its benefits for skincare and haircare, but reports no new experimental results.
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December 2021 in “Cosmetics” This literature review discusses recent advances in using essential oils and their components in cosmetic products, highlighting their diverse benefits and challenges in formulation due to varying chemical profiles, as well as addressing safety considerations for these natural ingredients.