May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated and evaluated a herbal hair oil combining coconut, olive, and other plant-based oils, finding it may promote hair growth, reduce hair fall, control dandruff, and improve scalp health, offering a stable, economical alternative to synthetic products.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights recent advancements in the formulation of herbal hair creams, focusing on the use of natural ingredients like kidney bean extract and aloe vera, eco-friendly extraction methods, and modern pharmaceutical technologies to create effective and safe products for hair care.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the formulation and evaluation of herbal hair creams using ingredients like kidney beans, aloe vera, and vitamin E, highlighting recent advances such as eco-friendly extraction techniques and computer-aided optimization to enhance application ease, shelf life, and effectiveness in maintaining a healthy scalp.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a herbal shampoo formulation using Aloe vera, Hibiscus, and Amla extracts, showing good physicochemical properties, antimicrobial potential, and positive user acceptance, suggesting it as a promising alternative to synthetic shampoos.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study describes the formulation of a herbal shampoo using plant extracts like Aloe vera, Hibiscus, and Amla, and reports that it demonstrated desirable attributes such as cleansing and hydrating effects, making it a suitable alternative to conventional synthetic shampoos.
January 2026 in “ChemistrySelect” This study demonstrates that a newly developed bio-based, dual-phasic hair serum offers a sustainable and effective alternative to traditional silicone-based serums, enhancing hair cuticle integrity and consumer appeal while supporting environmentally friendly formulation design.
November 2025 in “Discover Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this study, a nanoemulsion containing lavender, peppermint, and rosemary essential oils was developed and shown to promote hair growth in mice at a rate comparable to 2% topical minoxidil, suggesting a promising natural alternative due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
This study found that the RN-Lip co-delivery system enhanced the stability and skin permeation of retinol and niacinamide, leading to improved anti-aging and skin-brightening effects in vitro.
August 2025 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” This study developed a new suspended ointment formulation containing neomycin sulfate and triamcinolone acetonide, which showed promise for treating neurodermatitis and chronic eczema by ensuring stable composition, effective skin penetration, and no skin irritation.
This study found that a hair tonic formulation containing 1.5% light fraction patchouli oil demonstrated strong antifungal activity against Malassezia globosa and promoted hair growth in rabbits, suggesting potential benefits for hair care despite the need for human clinical trials to confirm safety and effectiveness.
July 2024 in “Revista Científica de Estética e Cosmetologia” This study aimed to develop a dermocosmetic exfoliating formulation using babassu fibers for androgenetic alopecia treatment, but found that although the formulation met sensory standards, it was unstable in sunlight and heat, suggesting a need for optimization before commercialization.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This review discusses the formulation and evaluation methods of herbal shampoos, highlighting various ingredients and their potential benefits for hair care, but reports no new clinical findings.
In this study, a nanoemulsion containing Lavender, Peppermint, and Rosemary oils significantly promoted hair growth in C57BL/6 mice, showing effects comparable to 2% minoxidil, following formula optimization and ex vivo skin permeation testing.
December 2022 in “Deleted Journal” In this study, topical application of keratin extract from wool promoted hair growth in mice by reducing the time for initiation and completion of growth phases and improving hair quality.
This research elucidates the molecular mechanisms underlying carbamazepine and griseofulvin's inclusion complex channel formations with polymers, revealing why carbamazepine forms stable channels independently, while griseofulvin requires polymeric support due to weaker interactions.
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January 2020 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study reported that a novel chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol nanofiber sponge effectively enhances the hair follicle-inducing ability of dermal papilla multicellular spheroids in a mouse model.
April 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study found that Clinopodium bolivianum essential oil, particularly in combing cream, demonstrated notable antioxidant activity, with potential applications as a natural antioxidant in cosmetic formulations.
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June 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the advancements in using "soft" colloidal nanocarriers for delivering photosensitive agents and highlights their potential applications in treating diseases like cancer, but it reports no new clinical results.
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July 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, Levant Storax Cream demonstrated the highest wound healing rates in rats compared to a commercial wound care cream, a complex cream, and placebo.
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December 2015 in “Jurnal Online Universitas Gadjah Mada (Universitas Gadjah Mada)” This study found that a lotion containing 1% xanthan gum had the best physical stability for candlenut extract hair-restoring lotion, with no significant change in flavonoid content after storage.
August 2026 in “Pharmacy Reports” This study found that a nanoemulsion hair spray formula with 25% PEG 400 showed promising physicochemical stability, but further research is needed to assess its colloidal stability and efficacy in hair growth.
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.
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March 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study confirmed that the novel solid lipid microparticle formulation of adapalene demonstrated follicular penetration potential and targeted particle erosion in sebum in in vitro tests.
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July 2017 in “Monatshefte für Chemie - Chemical Monthly” This review discusses the analysis of pharmaceutical relics from prehistoric times to the twentieth century and emphasizes the need for a multifaceted approach, but it presents no new experimental results.
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March 2023 in “Polymers” This study suggests that a chitosan-coated omeprazole-loaded nanoemulgel formulation may effectively treat certain skin infections due to its demonstrated antimicrobial properties and enhanced antibacterial activity.
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February 2018 in “Jurnal teknologi” This study found that Kaempferia galanga ethanolic extract has potential as an antifungal agent in an oil-in-water cream formulation, exhibiting stable physicochemical properties in laboratory tests.
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January 2016 in “Scientifica” Researchers created a reliable method to measure dexpanthenol and resorcinol in hair products.
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.