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February 2023 in “ACS omega” In this study, grape seed oil was found to be the most effective herbal oil for improving gloss and reducing fractures in various hair types.
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.
In this study, a hair oil using onion peel and other traditional herbal ingredients was formulated and evaluated for properties like pH, viscosity, organoleptic characteristics, and phytochemical content, aimed at promoting hair growth.
January 2026 in “Open Veterinary Journal” This study found that supplementing cat and dog food with PUFA-rich oil improved hair flexibility, brightness, and skin condition, though it also increased serum triglyceride levels, suggesting careful consideration of dosage and fatty acid composition is warranted.
This study explores how natural substances affect keratin synthesis in human hair follicles, hypothesizing that oils like coconut and castor enhance synthesis, while certain mixtures decrease it, but does not confirm these results.
March 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this study, dogs with atopic dermatitis showed significant improvements in macroscopic skin lesions, such as reduced pruritus and hair regrowth, after receiving coconut oil massages every three days for 33 days.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study observed that regular coconut oil users have significantly reduced hair irregularities compared to non-oil users, as quantified by a new "hair protection factor" metric, highlighting coconut oil's potential in minimizing hair damage.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, a cleanser gel with salicylic acid, vitamin C, and Lens esculenta seed extract reduced facial oiliness by 44.9% after 2 hours and by 19.1% after 4 hours in subjects with oily skin, using a novel facial oiliness mapping method.
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that para rubber seed oil, rich in specific fatty acids, effectively protected human epidermal coculture cells from UV-induced damage by reducing inflammatory markers and enzymes linked to photoaging, indicating its potential as a safe and innovative photoaging treatment.
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.
August 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This study evaluated methods to administer betulin in in vivo experiments and found that olive oil, food-grade lard, and other carriers increase betulin absorption in Wistar rats, while monitoring blood levels may aid future clinical research.
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July 2022 in “PubMed” This study found that coconut oil clinically helps with brittle hair and hair infestation, while evidence for castor and argan oils improving hair growth or quality is weak.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” In this study, researchers developed a polyherbal hair growth oil using botanical substances and base oils like coconut and castor oil, finding it to be stable, non-irritating, and suggesting potential hair-growing properties through mechanisms such as scalp blood flow improvement and anti-inflammatory effects.
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February 2019 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” This study focused on designing a niosome formulation that encapsulates pumpkin seed oil for topical use, achieving high entrapment efficiency and stability over three months.
January 2023 in “Journal of Survey in Fisheries Sciences” This study found that a polyherbal hair repair oil significantly increased hair growth and demonstrated promising efficacy and safety compared to other oils in a rat model.
January 2018 in “Modern approaches in drug designing” This case study provides preliminary evidence that kunzea oil may stimulate hair regrowth in horses, suggesting potential for further exploration in hair loss management.
September 2022 in “Piretc” The authors concluded that Azerbaijan's well-implemented oil strategy has bolstered its economic growth and may prevent negative economic trends in the near future.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses the potential benefits of flaxseed oil for moisturizing and nourishing hair, highlighting its rich content of beneficial compounds, but it reports no clinical results.
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Morphology” This study found that virgin coconut oil improved skin inflammation and symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis in rats, particularly at a dose of 10 mg/kg, by reversing alterations in antioxidant and inflammatory markers.
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January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This article discusses the potential association between the use of hair oils and the exacerbation of seborrheic dermatitis in black patients, suggesting more research is needed to understand their impact.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management” This review highlights key considerations for developing effective herbal hair oils, focusing on carrier selection, bioactive extraction, and standardization, and suggests incorporating advanced delivery systems like nanoemulsions to improve global manufacturing practices.
January 2026 in “Food Science and Human Wellness” This research examined krill oil's effects on benign prostatic hyperplasia and found that it inhibited the growth of prostate cells in vitro and reduced prostate size and weight in a BPH rat model, suggesting potential as a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for BPH.
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July 2022 in “International journal of trichology” This study found that Type 3 hair oil penetrated the hair shaft more effectively than coconut oil, resulting in greater increases in hair thickness and tensile strength.
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January 2012 in “International journal of polymer analysis and characterization/IJPAC. International journal of polymer analysis and characterization/IJPAC. International journal of analysis and characterization” This study found that hydrogenated palm oil effectively conditions damaged hair by preventing water-induced swelling, with TOF-SIMS analysis showing that its component tripalmitin penetrates the hair's cuticle and outer cortex.
April 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews existing studies on the use of oils, including castor, pumpkin, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, and tea tree oils, for treating androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the need for more research in humans, particularly within the Black community.
This community service event in Malang, Indonesia, reported positive responses to using virgin coconut oil and fish oil as supportive therapy for treating fungal infections in cats, promoting hair regeneration, and educating pet owners.
April 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Studies” This case report observed that applying "Kadi" herbal oils three times daily led to rapid wound healing and excellent cosmetic outcomes in a 10-year-old boy with a deep partial-thickness burn, highlighting "Kadi" as a promising treatment that deserves further investigation through randomized controlled trials.
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that Bokusoku extract and its compound pentagalloyl glucose inhibited testosterone metabolism and sebum synthesis, suggesting potential therapeutic use for androgen-related acne.
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December 2021 in “ScienceRise” This study identified optimal parameters for extracting oil from Urtica dioica roots to maximize phytosterol content, using corn oil and a 1:5 raw material-extract ratio over a 6-hour maceration period.
January 2011 in “Der Pharmacia Lettre” In this study, pig oil was found to significantly promote hair growth in Wister rats, performing better than the standard Minoxidil treatment from the 15th day onward.