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November 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” In this randomized controlled trial, oral intake of the probiotic Latilactobacillus curvatus LB-P9 significantly improved hair luster, elasticity, and participant satisfaction in individuals with mild to moderate hair damage compared to placebo, without significant adverse effects reported.
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February 2025 in “Nutrients” This randomized controlled trial found that consuming *Gynostemma pentaphyllum* extract significantly improved hair elasticity, density, and diameter over 24 weeks without severe adverse events, suggesting it as a safe functional food ingredient for hair health improvement.
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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.
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November 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review evaluated existing studies on platelet-rich plasma for facial rejuvenation and found limited clinical evidence supporting its effectiveness, suggesting that more research is needed to establish its utility.
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December 2023 in “Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks” The book discussed in this abstract is a comprehensive guide to hair analysis, detailing the latest methods and applications across various fields such as toxicology and drug monitoring, designed for both newcomers and experts in the field.
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September 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers linked hair composition and mechanical properties to perceived hair quality, suggesting that hair quality may be genetically determined.
August 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that Plinest injections improved skin hydration and elasticity in the face, neck, and décolleté and were well-tolerated, with high patient satisfaction over a 4-month follow-up.
July 2026 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the potential benefits of topical melatonin in aesthetic dermatology, including its antioxidant and protective properties for skin aging and photoaging, while also noting varying strengths of evidence across different skin conditions.
July 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that combining CGF with IPL treatment significantly improved skin conditions and quality of life for patients with facial sensitive skin compared to IPL alone, with enhanced wrinkle reduction, skin barrier function, and decreased adverse reactions reported.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study developed a Hyaluronic acid-Carbopol liposomal gel co-loaded with Adapalene and Clindamycin Phosphate, optimized to improve skin penetration and anti-acne efficacy, showing enhanced drug delivery, superior clinical effectiveness, and excellent skin tolerability compared to commercial formulations.
In this study, researchers developed vegan exosome-like vesicles from microalgae that mimic mammalian exosomes, demonstrating promising in vitro, ex vivo, and clinical effects such as improved wrinkle depth and elasticity, making them a potential alternative in cosmetic applications.
May 2026 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” This review outlines the benefits of menopausal hormone therapy for improving skin properties in peri- and postmenopausal women, emphasizing that interdisciplinary management enhances quality of life but noting the aesthetic improvements are secondary outcomes.
May 2026 in “Applied Sciences” In this review, the authors reported that sprout extracts, rich in bioactive compounds, show promising effects on skin health, such as enhancing collagen synthesis, improving hydration, and reducing inflammation, though most evidence comes from laboratory and animal studies.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of Equisetum arvense (horsetail) as a promising natural ingredient in cosmetics, highlighting its antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties, while also noting challenges related to standardization and clinical validation.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review examines the use of horsetail extract in cosmetics, highlighting its antioxidant, anti-aging, and skin-enhancing properties due to its rich phytochemical content, but notes that standardization and clinical validation remain challenges.
In this study, exosomes were identified as influential in skin biology, demonstrating potential in accelerating wound healing by modulating inflammation and enhancing tissue regeneration, though their use remains primarily cosmetic pending FDA approval.
April 2026 in “Cosmetics” In this review, several studies on Astragalus species, particularly Astragalus membranaceus, highlight their skin rejuvenating, photoprotective, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties, though the authors note limitations due to reliance on non-human studies and short trial durations.
This study examined the effects of one-time versus two-time hair bleaching in people from Padang City, finding that two-time bleaching significantly increased hair dryness and reduced elasticity compared to one-time bleaching, emphasizing the importance of considering bleaching frequency for hair health.
March 2026 in “Перспективи та інновації науки” This study reported that visceral massage improved skin elasticity and metabolic indicators such as glucose and lipid levels, suggesting its potential as a non-invasive method for enhancing skin health and systemic metabolism.
March 2026 in “Akdeniz Medical Journal” This review focuses on the role of exosomes in diagnosing and treating various dermatological diseases, emphasizing their potential to promote skin regeneration, improve cosmetic outcomes, and modulate immune-related conditions, with the anticipation of expanded future applications.
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.
January 2026 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This review discusses the regenerative potential of polynucleotides and polydeoxyribonucleotides in aesthetic medicine, noting their benefits for skin texture, hydration, and patient satisfaction despite limited high-quality evidence.
January 2026 in “Arhiv za farmaciju” This paper reviews the evidence connecting androgen deficiency to skin ageing in men, emphasizing that reduced testosterone exacerbates ageing signs like epidermal thinning and decreased elasticity and advocates for tailored skincare and aesthetics for this demographic.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, orally administered Centella asiatica extract, standardized for asiaticoside content, significantly improved skin barrier function, elasticity, and reduced signs of UVB-induced photoaging in hairless mice, highlighting its potential as a nutricosmetic for skin health.
In this review, researchers highlighted the use of essential oils, praised for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, in treating a variety of conditions, and noted their emerging role in dermocosmetics for issues like hyperpigmentation, acne, and skin aging.
November 2025 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” This review highlights that injectable biostimulatory agents like poly-L-lactic acid, polycaprolactone, and calcium hydroxyapatite are effective in regenerative aesthetics by enhancing collagen production, stimulating adipogenesis, and improving dermal quality, although further research is needed to standardize protocols and confirm long-term safety and efficacy.
September 2025 in “Global Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review analyzes PDRN's molecular mechanisms and therapeutic applications in anti-aging dermatology but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for more standardized protocols and long-term evaluations.
September 2025 in “Cosmetics” In this study, oral supplementation with NMN for 12 weeks in middle-aged Japanese women significantly increased hair growth density and diameter and improved subjective assessments of hair texture and quality of life, with no significant changes in hair hormone concentrations observed.
August 2025 in “http://isrctn.com/” The supplement may improve hair growth and skin health with some mild risks.
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.