August 2026 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This review highlights how herbal cosmetics, such as aloe vera and almond oil, are beneficial for hair care by enhancing hair strength, smoothness, and moisture, with minimal adverse reactions, as reported in an assessment of various product parameters.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a conditioner made from herbal ingredients like liquorice and flaxseed extracts, finding it potentially effective and safe for enhancing hair smoothness and moisture while offering an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic options.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that treating hair with ATS, formed from fumaric acid and cysteamine, effectively improved hair quality by increasing moisture content and altering the internal structure of strong curls.
June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” In this study, KeraGLO, a nutritional supplement with hydrolyzed keratin, was shown to significantly improve skin wrinkle depth, smoothness, moisture, firmness, and hair health in healthy adult females over a 90-day period at both 500mg and 1000mg doses compared to baseline.
January 2024 in “Toxicologic Pathology” This review outlines the structure and functions of the skin, emphasizing its role as a physical and immune barrier, its moisture regulation, the influence of its microbiome, and the supportive functions of its layers and adnexa.
July 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this case report, a 64-year-old Thai woman with a history of misdiagnosed eczema or folliculitis was ultimately found to have granular parakeratosis of the eccrine ostium, leading to significant symptom improvement once accurately diagnosed and advised to avoid excessive heat and moisture.
January 2010 in “Pharmacy Today” This study found that collagen and its compound may have antioxidant effects and reduce melanin in guinea pigs, while increasing skin moisture and hydroxyproline content in mice.
This study found that treatments like abrasion, bleaching, and CETAB application affect hair fiber shear modulus differently, with moisture levels notably impacting bleached fibers more than untreated ones.
July 2007 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a new hybrid polymer made from hydrolyzed protein, alkyl chain, and silicone helped prevent discoloration and improve moisture feel and manageability in dyed and damaged hair.
This study found that the hair of a 16th-century female mummy discovered in Paju was remarkably well-preserved due primarily to a calcium-based surface coating that likely inhibited moisture and microorganism infiltration.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated a natural hair conditioner using liquorice, flaxseed, and curry leaf extracts, coconut oil, glycerine, and rose water, reporting that it effectively improved hair smoothness, shine, moisture retention, and manageability, offering a potential eco-friendly alternative to synthetic conditioners.
January 2024 in “World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, September 7 - 12, 2009, Munich, Germany” Polisorbate 20 is not suitable for curl creams due to instability.
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December 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article discusses the role of estrogens in skin aging and reports no new findings; it highlights the potential of selective ER modulators to improve skin health without systemic side effects.
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February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the growing importance of hydrogel scaffolds in skin wound healing, highlighting their unique properties and recent advancements in their use for treating difficult tissue damage, particularly within tissue engineering.
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February 1983 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This study suggests that Vigilon®, a new occlusive wound dressing with high water content, may promote better wound healing than other similar dressings in dermatologic surgery.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review outlines how combining biomembrane-based nanostructures and microstructures with hydrogels can enhance strategies for chronic wound healing, by utilizing the unique properties of both to address metabolic disturbances and severe symptoms in wound care.
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August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that while hormone replacement therapy can improve skin aging in menopausal women, inconsistent findings and a lack of robust clinical trials mean it isn't recommended purely for skin benefits.
August 2026 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” In this study, researchers developed a collagen and bacterial cellulose-based dressing loaded with bacitracin, which exhibited enhanced antibacterial activity, improved wound healing, and reduced inflammation in a murine infected-wound model, suggesting its potential for clinical use in treating infected wounds.
July 2026 in “Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture” This study found that adding sheep wool to soil can increase water retention and delay drought stress in red clover, although further research is needed to confirm these effects under field conditions.
This paper highlights the significant role of silicones in hair conditioners, noting their ability to enhance smoothness and manageability while also protecting against damage. The authors emphasize the growing importance of developing silicone-free, eco-friendly alternatives to meet evolving consumer preferences.
December 2025 in “Journal of Food Innovation, Nutrition, and Environmental Sciences” This study evaluated the effects of sun drying and solar drying on Chaya leaves, finding that solar drying better preserves chlorophyll and phytochemicals while maintaining comparable nutritional quality to sun drying, suggesting its adoption could improve shelf life and maintain quality in areas without refrigeration.
January 2025 in “Journal of applied science and environmental management” This study found that palm oil treatment influenced the nutritional composition and enhanced the antifungal activity of banana and plantain peel ash extracts, suggesting their potential use as natural food preservatives or in treating fungal infections.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Pink berry extract effectively treats scalp issues from frequent head covering.
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February 2022 in “Nanomaterials” This review discusses the potential of electrospun gelatin-based nanofiber dressings for wound healing and skin regeneration, detailing their properties, enhanced functionalities through crosslinking and bioactive components, and their application in treating challenging wound types like burns and diabetic wounds.
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May 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that sebaceous-gland-derived glycerol significantly contributes to stratum corneum hydration in mice with sebaceous gland deficiencies.
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January 2007 in “Climacteric” This article discusses the impact of estrogens on skin aging, highlighting the potential benefits and unresolved effectiveness of alternatives like phytoestrogens and selective estrogen receptor modulators; it reports no new clinical results.
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November 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study developed electrospun nanofibers containing mupirocin for wound treatment, reporting enhanced antibacterial activity, high water absorption, and accelerated wound healing in a rat model, suggesting potential use for severe skin injuries at risk of infection.
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August 2011 in “Journal of dermatological science” This article examines the role and composition of integral hair lipids in forming a protective barrier similar to the skin's epidermal lipid layer and reports no new findings about their effects.
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May 2019 in “Stem cell research & therapy” This study found that combining a human acellular amniotic membrane with iPSC-derived epithelial stem cells effectively repaired skin defects and promoted hair follicle formation in nude mice.
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November 2023 in “Heliyon” This review explored the use of six tropical plants, such as Acacia concinna and Garcinia mangostana, as natural active ingredients in shampoos, highlighting their beneficial physicochemical properties and biological activities for hair care and scalp maintenance.