73 citations,
March 2010 in “Food and Chemical Toxicology” Zizyphus jujuba essential oil can promote hair growth.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fermented mackerel oil was found to promote hair growth by activating certain cell signals and increasing cell growth.
1 citations,
May 2022 in “Scientific African” Oleogels made from Cedarwood and Rosemary oils can enhance hair growth, but combining both oils doesn't increase the effect.
1 citations,
March 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” Helianthus annuus and Martynia annua seed oils significantly promote hair growth.
December 2024 in “Majalah kedokteran Bandung/Majalah Kedokteran Bandung” Carrot seed oil thickens hair roots and tips, with 75% concentration being most effective.
January 2013 in “대한미용학회지” Chamaecyparis obtusa oil promotes hair growth in mice.
9 citations,
December 2013 in “Toxicological Research” Chamaecyparis obtusa oil may help hair grow similarly to minoxidil by affecting certain growth markers and cell factors.
6 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Para rubber seed oil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
4 citations,
July 1983 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Certain hormones can reduce skin oil and hair growth, potentially helping treat acne and excessive hair in women.
September 2022 in “KnE medicine” Higher candle nut oil concentration increases droplet size and changes the hair tonic's properties and stability.
November 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Rosemary oil may effectively treat hair loss with fewer side effects, but more research is needed.
1 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair care products reduced hair roughness, a combination of Stemoxydine and Resveratrol increased hair density, fermented mackerel oil promoted hair growth, and genes TERT and Bmi-1 helped create new hair follicles.
September 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Argan oil is beneficial for hair and skin and can be applied directly.
December 2012 in “한국피부미용향장학회지” Different aroma oils are suited for dry, oily, or sensitive scalps based on their specific chemical compositions.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Moringa seed oil helped hair growth in rabbits, with the highest dose being most effective.
3 citations,
January 2015 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Pumpkin seed oil may help hair growth, but more research needed on frontal hair loss and long-term effects.
The transgenic safflower oil with oleosin-rhFGF9 improved hair growth and wound healing in mice.
December 2017 in “Jurnal Farmanesia” Red Palm Oil promotes hair growth more effectively than Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
April 2021 in “Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research” Citron seed oil may help prevent or treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and increasing hair density.
November 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Saw palmetto extract reduced hair loss and improved hair growth in people with hair thinning.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nannochloropsis salina fermented oil may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and reducing oxidative stress.
54 citations,
May 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Edible seeds from the Cucurbitaceae family like pumpkin and watermelon seeds are nutritious and may have health benefits, but eating too much can cause side effects.
Black sesame oil promotes hair growth and may prevent hair loss.
September 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Argan oil is good for hair and skin and can be applied directly.
2 citations,
December 2021 in “ScienceRise” The best way to extract oil from Urtica dioica roots is by using corn oil, a 1:5 ratio of raw material to extract, extracting for 6 hours, and using the maceration method.
2 citations,
December 2017 in “Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology” Black seed oil significantly protects against hair loss from chemotherapy.
February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Argan oil protects hair from oxidative damage and reduces protein loss.
3 citations,
November 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Pumpkin seed oil may help hair grow and could be an alternative treatment for male hair loss.
13 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” The pumpkin seed oil niosomes are promising for skin and hair treatments because they are stable and effectively deliver the oil.
January 2020 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” Most over-the-counter hair loss treatments lack strong evidence of effectiveness but cost nearly as much as the proven treatment, minoxidil.