37 citations
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August 2020 in “Cosmetics” This review examines the production and market of biodegradable surgical and beauty face masks made from biobased polymers, highlighting their potential environmental benefits but reports no new findings.
This study concluded that herbal hair dye formulations, particularly two-stage applications with henna, provide darker colors and may offer added protective benefits for hair and skin due to their plant-based ingredients.
This review found that exposure to pollutants like PM, NOx, and PAHs is linked to various skin and hair disorders, indicating a need for cosmetics with natural adsorbents to reduce pollutant effects, achieving 30-55% removal efficiency.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a polyherbal powder shampoo formulated from Ayurvedic medicinal plants, determining that formulation F3 performed best in cleansing, conditioning, and scalp protection, offering a sustainable and effective alternative to synthetic shampoos.
August 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this clinical trial, oral consumption of a persimmon leaf extract-containing complex significantly increased hair density and thickness over 24 weeks compared to a placebo, although improvements in hair gloss were not statistically significant.
2 citations
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June 2017 in “ScienceRise” This study developed a mask-cream containing Sabal palm extract and Sophora japonica tincture for androgenic alopecia prevention and treatment, establishing optimal production techniques using a reverse emulsion method.
December 2024 in “Proceeding International Collaborative Conference on Multidisciplinary Science” In this study, researchers developed a shampoo using ambon banana peel and green tea leaves, reporting that it showed positive characteristics and was safe for addressing hair loss, with optimal viscosity levels achieved in certain formulations.
18 citations
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December 2021 in “Foods” This study explores the potential of seaweeds as a source of bioactive compounds for food, cosmetics, and medical applications, while highlighting concerns about toxic element accumulation and suggesting purification and nanoencapsulation techniques to enhance safety and stability.
January 2016 in “Huanjing yu Jiankang Zazhi”
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the potential use of spin traps in cosmetic products to limit reactive oxygen species generated by pollution, emphasizing the need for further research due to toxicity and regulatory concerns.
11 citations
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February 2011 in “Current Zoology” The researchers reported that alopecia is common in Japanese macaques, particularly adult females, and varies seasonally and between different populations, with a new scoring system proposed for monitoring.
3 citations
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May 2020 in “Acta pharmaceutica” The researchers reported that protocatechuic acid reduced melanin synthesis and enhanced antioxidant activity in cultured human hair follicle melanocytes, indicating potential for skin whitening applications.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that PCE-DP may improve skin pigmentation by increasing epidermal turnover and inhibiting melanin uptake and inflammation in human epidermal keratinocytes.
23 citations
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November 2015 in “Phytotherapy Research” This study found that cucurbitacin I from bitter melon most effectively inhibited the growth of lung cancer cells and promoted hair cell growth in cell cultures.
31 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” This article discusses the use of cosmetic hair care products to improve patient satisfaction in hair loss treatment and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize complementing medical interventions with such products.
November 2025 in “Advances in Education Humanities and Social Science Research” This review reports that certain chemical ingredients in cosmetics are linked to various health issues, including cancer and reproductive disorders, and highlights concerns about their safety, advising careful selection and use to mitigate potential risks to human health.
January 2008 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found that micropigmentation effectively improved the cosmetic appearance of scalp and eyebrow scars in 94% of patients, with the pigments remaining safely in the superficial dermis after one year.
January 2011 in “Journal of Jiangnan University” This study developed a validated method for analyzing minoxidil in hair care cosmetics, demonstrating good precision and recovery rates.
This review identifies 1859 plant and fungal species from the Pantanal and highlights patents, mainly from South Korea, focused on extracts with antitumoral, anti-inflammatory, and cosmetic applications, but reports no new clinical results.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers formulated a herbal hair dye using natural ingredients like indigo and henna, finding that it provides excellent color, better dye retention, and is more environmentally friendly compared to conventional chemical hair dyes, without side effects.
3 citations
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April 2023 in “Quality Assurance and Safety of Crops & Foods” This study found that oil extracted from Prinsepia utilis seeds is physicochemically stable and suitable for use in manufacturing ketoconazole soap, which met quality control standards and may provide a cost-effective alternative to expensive additives in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.
April 2017 in “Our Dermatology Online” This study explored how septuagenarians and octogenarians responded hedonically to natural cosmetics that were marketed as making them feel younger and more attractive, using a simple satisfaction questionnaire.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that various herbal plant compounds, like those from aloe vera and turmeric, offer effective and safe benefits for skin care, anti-aging, and dandruff treatment, without adverse reactions commonly linked to synthetic cosmetics, as reported by this source.
In a study on female Wistar rats, researchers found that a hair tonic containing a 7.5%:2% combination of talok and pare leaf extracts increased hair growth comparable to minoxidil, showing similar efficacy in promoting hair growth without significant statistical difference.
March 2026 in “Molecules” In this laboratory study, researchers reported that Camellia sinensis seed flavonoids significantly reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in UV-irradiated skin cells by modulating key signaling pathways, highlighting its potential as a skincare ingredient for anti-inflammatory and anti-photoaging benefits.
9 citations
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November 2022 in “Applied sciences” This review explores marine algae-derived phenolic compounds and their potential cosmeceutical benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2026 in “Biomolecules” This study reported that discarded squid ink was used to develop a high-performance, environmentally friendly hair dye that offers a stable deep black color, UV protection, and preserves hair structure, while showing excellent biosafety in lab tests.
26 citations
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July 2007 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study found that phenyl-imidazole sulfonamide derivatives, particularly ISCK03, inhibited c-kit signaling and promoted depigmentation in various experimental settings, suggesting potential use as skin-whitening agents.
2 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” This study examined the preservative and antimicrobial susceptibility of non-fermenting bacilli collected from beauty salon waste in Brazil.