February 2026 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study reports that salmon DNA is emerging as a promising ingredient in skincare and aesthetics, with research highlighting its potential to improve skin health and appearance through anti-aging, hydration, and regenerative properties.
This article explores the potential applications of polyglutamic acid in cosmetics, discussing its benefits for skincare and haircare, but reports no new experimental results.
55 citations
,
April 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This review discusses recent advances in scarless wound healing, focusing on strategies to create pro-regenerative scaffolds for repairing damaged skin, and reports no new clinical results.
April 2024 in “Current research in nutrition and food science” This study found that a food supplement improved skin moisturization, elasticity, and thickness, reduced telogen hair density, and enhanced nail status in women with mild-to-moderate aging signs after 84 days.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study suggests that rice water may improve hair health by strengthening hair, reducing breakage, and promoting growth due to its nutrients and antioxidants, even as it becomes a popular ingredient in various hair care products despite limited rigorous research.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research suggests that rice water may improve hair health by reducing breakage, repairing damage, enhancing flexibility, and hydrating the scalp, making it a popular choice for natural hair care products.
9 citations
,
April 2019 in “Journal of structural biology” This study found that coconut oil impedes hair hydration more effectively than soybean oil by penetrating deeper, and suggested a new model for intermediate filament assembly in hair.
8 citations
,
April 2022 in “Burns” In this study, researchers found that moisturizers like Alhydran and DermaCress provided superior hydration and occlusion compared to silicone gel, suggesting these moisturizers may be a patient-friendly and cost-effective alternative for scar management.
January 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This expert opinion article presents insights from dermatologists and aesthetic physicians on using polynucleotides (Rejuran®) for skin hydration, rejuvenation, structural support, barrier repair, and scar remodeling, noting their favorable safety profile but highlighting the need for more robust evidence and research.
120 citations
,
October 2007 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” This review discusses the effects of estrogens on skin aging and highlights the potential benefits of estrogen replacement therapy and selective estrogen receptor modulators for improving skin health in postmenopausal women, but reports no new clinical findings.
14 citations
,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, applying deer antler velvet extract-loaded niosomes and microspicules serum to the scalp significantly improved hair growth, melanin content, and skin hydration over 14 to 30 days without causing skin irritation.
6 citations
,
September 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that lower serum melatonin levels were associated with increased skin aging grades among individuals in Ulaanbaatar, suggesting melatonin loss may contribute to earlier skin aging.
4 citations
,
November 2023 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that the BP-3 extract from Boesenbergia rotunda, rich in panduratin A, demonstrated strong anti-adipogenesis and lipolysis effects on preadipocyte cells at non-toxic concentrations, and when formulated into a serum reduced thigh circumference and improved skin firmness in a human trial.
4 citations
,
July 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that while all hair removal techniques increased axillary erythema and skin dryness, shaving caused less erythema but more dryness than plucking or waxing, without affecting post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation or other skin properties.
2 citations
,
November 2014 This chapter reviews common cosmetic dermatology techniques but presents no new findings; it discusses treatments like emollients and laser therapy for conditions like photoaged skin and acne scarring.
1 citations
,
July 2022 in “Functional foods in health and disease/Journal of functional foods in health & disease” This study found that oral probiotic supplementation over 12 weeks may improve hair growth, skin condition, metabolic health, and stress responses in Chinese adults with hair loss and a high risk of metabolic syndrome.
February 2026 in “Cureus” This review highlights that castor oil has potential dermatological uses, including enhancing hair luster, reducing hyperpigmentation, and improving skin hydration and elasticity, although rare side effects like contact dermatitis occur, necessitating further research to confirm its effectiveness in these applications.
December 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” This study reported that platelet-rich fibrin (iPRF) therapy may improve scalp health and hair appearance in women, showing beneficial changes in scalp hydration, redness, oiliness, and hair density, thickness, and loss.
August 2025 in “The American Journal of Medical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Research” This study suggests that noninvasive carboxytherapy methods, like gel formulations and device-assisted delivery, can significantly improve skin conditions with high safety and no recovery time, particularly in sensitive areas.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” In this overview, researchers highlighted the potential for using traditional knowledge from Ayurveda and other systems to identify plant compounds for herbal cosmetics, emphasizing a hair serum that hydrates the scalp and promotes hair growth as an area of interest. Results were not reported.
This study found that sericin dressing containing collagen hydrolysate significantly reduced wound healing time and improved scar quality compared to commercial dressing in split-thickness skin graft donor sites.
September 2017 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This study presents an economical and user-friendly training module using common materials and goat skin to teach the steps of the strip method for hair follicle harvesting and implantation.
January 1982 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Experts discussed treatments for skin conditions in children, emphasizing hydration, cautious medication use, and early intervention for infections.
January 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This review suggests that dermatological cosmetic procedures can be safely performed on dark-complexioned skin with appropriate treatment adjustments, highlighting the need for careful consideration to prevent adverse effects.
52 citations
,
December 2000 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that the stratum corneum of scalp skin in humans has distinct functional characteristics compared to the facial skin and volar forearm, including higher hydration levels and intermediate epidermal turnover rates.
9 citations
,
May 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses various follicular unit excision methods, punch designs, and motorized devices, highlighting their roles in reducing hair follicle transection rates and optimizing graft harvesting for individual patient characteristics.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses therapeutic deep eutectic solvents as promising "green" solutions for enhancing drug solubility and delivery through the skin, reporting no new clinical results and highlighting future research directions.
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.
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.
June 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This study found that oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid (ch-OSA®) significantly improved hair, skin, and nail health in the Indian population, with no reported side effects.