December 2025 in “Dinasti International Journal of Management Science” This study reviewed existing research and concluded that digital marketing strategies, like social media engagement and influencer collaboration, effectively increase consumer interest and brand recognition for Manila Sapodilla Seed Oil Extract Emulsion in the competitive beauty and hair care market.
December 2024 in “International Journal of experimental research and review” This study developed a stable nanoemulsion using ultrasonic vibrations and Tween 80 emulsifier, which can enhance the antibacterial activity and prolong the shelf life of food products, as well as be applicable in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals for oral and transdermal use.
June 2021 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” In this study, researchers evaluated emulsions made with natural plant extracts and oils on guinea pigs, finding that a specific hydrophilic/lipophilic balance and globule size led to a stable emulsion and stimulated hair growth.
August 2023 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research” This study highlights the potential of nanoemulgel, a nano-lipoidal gel formulation, as an effective method for delivering topical drugs, especially for BCS class II/IV pharmaceuticals, and emphasizes the need for thorough toxicological evaluations due to changes in delivery methods.
June 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated the stability and capillary growth-stimulating activity of emulsions made with natural plant extracts and oils in vivo on guinea pigs, finding that specific hydrophilic/lipophilic balance and globule size contribute to a stable and effective formulation.
February 2020 in “International research journal of pharmacy” This study suggests that a topical emulsion containing Camellia sinensis and Allium cepa extracts may show promise for treating alopecia areata in Wistar rats.
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February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that porcine ear skin is more suitable than excised human skin for investigating the efficacy of barrier emulsions in preventing pollen allergen penetration due to its lack of tissue contraction.
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December 2012 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study suggests that using particle-bound antiseptics may provide more effective and longer-lasting skin antisepsis compared to their non-particulate forms.
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April 2012 in “Laser Physics Letters” This study found that a curcumin-labeled particle-associated antiseptic penetrated deeper into hair follicles in porcine skin than particles without antiseptic.
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February 2015 in “PubMed” This study found that a minoxidil foamable emu oil emulsion significantly promoted hair growth in animals compared to a marketed 5% minoxidil solution, showing increased hair follicles in the anagenic phase.
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May 2007 in “Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology” This study found that hinokitiol in cationic vesicles promoted hair growth in mice, potentially due to its high substantivity on the skin.
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August 2013 in “Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This study concluded that the Box-Behnken experimental design effectively optimizes the size of finasteride nano-emulsions by assessing the impact of various experimental factors.
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May 2022 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” This study observed that minoxidil-loaded nanoparticles significantly enhanced skin penetration and hair regrowth in mice within three weeks, without ethanol and propylene glycol, suggesting they are a promising delivery method for treating hair loss.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a sunscreen with oxothiazolidine and δ-tocopheryl glucoside provided complementary oxidative protection, with immediate but brief effects from oxothiazolidine and prolonged effects from the slower-absorbing δ-tocopheryl glucoside.
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June 2023 in “ScienceRise Pharmaceutical Science” This study explored a computer simulation method for selecting emulsion compositions in dermatology, finding that the PS biocomplex can be effectively used as an emulsifier or co-emulsifier, which streamlines the development process and reduces experimental demands.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)” This study investigated the development of a polyherbal cosmeceutical serum containing extracts from five herbal drugs as a potentially safer treatment for alopecia areata, assessing its properties and stability.
June 2026 in “Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi” This study observed that biodegradable PVA/agar films with incorporated Achillea millefolium L. essential oil, especially at 1% (v/v), demonstrated good mechanical performance and selective antibacterial activity against E. coli, suggesting their potential as wound dressings.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study reported that newly developed minoxidil Pickering emulsion gels, designed using cellulose stabilizers, showed promising results for promoting hair regrowth and targeting hair follicles by enhancing the delivery and stabilization properties of the formulation in a hair loss treatment context.
December 2023 in “Azerbaijan Pharmaceutical and Pharmacotherapy J” This study formulated a minoxidil-loaded submicron emulsion-based topical gel, which demonstrated effective in vitro release, ex vivo permeation, and stability, suggesting it may offer a targeted treatment approach for alopecia compared to traditional methods.
May 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that the newly developed transdermal oil body microgel emulsion (OBEME) improved wound healing in mice by enhancing skin permeability, reducing inflammation, and promoting new blood vessel formation and re-epithelialization.
This summary highlights in vitro and in vivo experiments showing that nano-sized liposomes with bound polihexanide penetrate hair follicles more effectively and may extend antiseptic effects longer than conventional polihexanide solutions.
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May 2006 in “Laser Physics” In this study, particles similar in size to keratin cells were surprisingly found to penetrate more efficiently into hair follicles due to a possible pumping effect from moving hairs.
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May 2008 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that adding certain conditioning agents, including jojoba oil and lauryl PEG/PPG‐18/18 methicone, to ammonium thioglycolate straightening emulsions protected Afro-ethnic hair from protein loss and improved resistance to breakage.
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June 2020 in “Processes” This study suggests that the emulsion extract of brevilin A from Centipeda minima may stimulate hair regrowth in individuals with mild to moderate vertex balding by inhibiting JAK3.
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June 2014 in “Vìsnik farmacìï” This study developed an emulsion formulation with optimal properties for androgenetic alopecia treatment using saw palmetto and Japanese Sophora extracts, evaluated for stability and release of active ingredients.
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August 2012 in “Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences”
This pilot study found that a novel nanoemulsion with Bakuchiol and Neem oil significantly improved hair regrowth in adults with Alopecia Areata without serious side effects, providing a promising natural alternative.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, a new emulsion containing CBD and ginger root extract significantly reduced symptoms of dry and eczema-prone skin, such as erythema and itching, in a clinical trial.
April 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, melatonin-loaded Pickering emulsions stabilized by chitosan-dextran sulphate nanoparticles and enhanced with lecithin showed improved photostability, antioxidant activity, and follicular delivery in androgenic alopecia-affected rats, potentially rivaling commercial minoxidil for hair loss treatment.
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December 2013 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers developed a microfluidics-based method for creating uniform, size-controlled stem cell spheroids that enhance osteogenic differentiation when encapsulated in alginate-RGD microgels.