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April 2024 in “Heliyon” This review highlighted significant properties of probiotics that can promote hair growth and reduce dandruff, offering guidance for future research to scale these findings to pilot studies.
February 2022 in “Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge” In this study, a herbal oil formulation combining Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Jasminum officinale, and Ficus benghalensis showed potential in reducing dandruff and promoting hair growth in affected individuals.
January 2019 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that synthetic ceramide shampoo improved dandruff and erythema while reducing water loss when compared to control in a group of 20 subjects over four weeks.
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January 2017 in “Ancient science of life/Ancient Science of Life” This study reported that Vatika Enriched Coconut Hair Oil was safe and more effective than regular coconut oil in reducing hair fall, controlling dandruff, and enhancing hair condition, such as shininess and tensile strength, in women over an 8-week period with no adverse effects.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This systematic review highlights the potential of herbal shampoos, formulated with ingredients like Neem, Bhringraj, and Aloe Vera, to promote hair growth and reduce dandruff, while also discussing modern techniques and challenges in their development and evaluation.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, Indulekha Svetakutaja Hair Oil significantly reduced dandruff severity compared to coconut oil, with a greater reduction in Total Dandruff scores after 4 weeks of treatment, suggesting it is both safe and effective for dandruff management.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review assessed a traditionally prepared herbal hair oil, finding it exhibited favorable physicochemical properties and stability, with no skin irritation, suggesting it may be a safe natural alternative to synthetic hair care products for promoting healthy hair and scalp.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlighted the potential benefits of herbal hair oils as a natural alternative to synthetic hair care products, noting that a traditionally prepared formulation demonstrated favorable physicochemical properties and no skin irritation, while promoting healthy hair and scalp.
December 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This study found that using 'moha: 5-in-1' hair oil for 8 weeks significantly reduced hair fall, increased hair growth rate and thickness, and decreased scalp dandruff among healthy adults with alopecia, with no adverse effects reported.
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November 2013 in “African Journal of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicines” In this study, herbal hair oils made from Cuscuta reflexa showed effectiveness in promoting hair growth, reducing dandruff, and minimizing hair fall when tested on human volunteers and rats.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the role of herbal hair care cosmetics as a natural alternative to synthetic products, discussing how ingredients like Amla and Neem can address common hair issues such as dandruff and hair fall while promoting overall hair health.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that herbal hair care cosmetics are a natural and effective alternative to synthetic products, using medicinal plants like Amla and Neem to promote hair health and address hair disorders such as dandruff and hair fall.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed an herbal hair serum using Embelia ribes seed extract and found it demonstrated promising antifungal properties and suitable characteristics for scalp application, suggesting its potential as a natural hair care product.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a herbal hair serum using Embelia ribes seed extract, finding it exhibited promising antifungal properties and appropriate characteristics for scalp application, indicating potential as a natural hair care product.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed and evaluated a polyherbal hair mask using natural ingredients like shikakai and aloe vera, finding it effectively improved hair texture, reduced dandruff, and nourished the scalp, positioning it as a promising, eco-friendly alternative to synthetic hair products.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)” This review discusses the formulation and benefits of multipurpose herbal hair masks, which use natural ingredients to promote nourishment, conditioning, and hair growth, highlighting their potential to enhance hair health while reducing adverse effects compared to synthetic products.
April 2026 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” In this study, the developed polyherbal shampoo with Hibiscus rosa-sinensis exhibited good stability and cleansing properties, suggesting it may be an effective natural alternative to synthetic anti-hair fall products.
December 2022 in “International Research Journal Of Modernization In Engineering Technology And Science” This review focuses on cosmeceuticals, emphasizing the herbs used and their associated benefits and challenges, but reports no new experimental results.
April 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” In this study, researchers developed poly herbal shampoo formulations using natural herbs like Ashwagandha and Amla, which showed effective hair care benefits including strengthening hair growth and preventing dandruff while maintaining safe pH and foaming capacity; however, stability studies for these formulations are needed.
Green tea in shampoo can help hair grow, get stronger, control dandruff, and is good for fine hair.
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March 2012 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that 12 cycles of chlormadinone acetate in hormonal contraceptives significantly improved oily skin and hair quality, enhancing psychosocial well-being in healthy women.
August 2026 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study observed that among individuals with scalp seborrhoea, the scalp showed higher sebum levels, lower hydration, and compromised barrier function compared to other areas, and that a single shampoo application containing piroctone olamine significantly reduced sebum and oxidative stress markers.
July 2022 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” This study evaluated a newly formulated polyherbal anti-dandruff shampoo that incorporates natural ingredients, such as Neem and Aloe vera, to effectively clean hair, control dandruff, and promote hair growth without using harmful synthetic chemicals.
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November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Most women preferred the 1% pyrithione zinc shampoo for better hair smoothness and less frizz while controlling dandruff.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed and evaluated a herbal dual-action anti-dandruff shampoo, which demonstrated effective dandruff control, improved scalp health, and minimal irritation, making it a potentially safe and economical alternative to synthetic formulations for regular hair care.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a newly formulated herbal anti-dandruff shampoo containing natural ingredients such as neem and aloe vera, finding it effective and safe for dandruff control, with good cleansing, conditioning, and minimal irritation.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This review highlights that while dandruff affects over 50% of humans and cannot be fully eradicated, it can be controlled through chemical treatments that may cause side effects or herbal remedies such as Neem and Tea tree oil, which have longstanding use in hair care.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a polyherbal hair mask containing neem, tulsi, fenugreek, amla, multani mitti, aloe vera, and tea tree oil, suggesting its effectiveness in sebum control, inhibiting Malassezia, and improving scalp health as a natural anti-dandruff treatment.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers formulated a polyherbal hair mask containing neem, tulsi, fenugreek, amla, multani mitti, aloe vera, and tea tree oil, and the expected results suggest its potential effectiveness for controlling sebum production, inhibiting Malassezia, and improving scalp health as a natural anti-dandruff treatment.
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October 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” In this double-blind randomized controlled trial, both rosemary extract lotion and 2% ketoconazole lotion were effective for treating scalp seborrheic dermatitis, but rosemary lotion reduced itching more significantly, while ketoconazole was more effective in reducing dandruff.