April 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This study examined three olive oil formulations of baricitinib for topical delivery in treating alopecia areata, finding that Oil A showed the highest skin retention and maintained skin integrity without irritation, suggesting its potential for further investigation.
June 2021 in “World Journal Of Advanced Research and Reviews” In this study, researchers evaluated emulsions made with natural plant extracts and oils on guinea pigs, finding that a specific hydrophilic/lipophilic balance and globule size led to a stable emulsion and stimulated hair growth.
June 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated the stability and capillary growth-stimulating activity of emulsions made with natural plant extracts and oils in vivo on guinea pigs, finding that specific hydrophilic/lipophilic balance and globule size contribute to a stable and effective formulation.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal hair oil formulated with medicinal plant-based ingredients, reporting its significant potential to promote hair growth, reduce hair fall and dandruff, and improve scalp health while maintaining stability and safety, suggesting it as a viable alternative to synthetic hair products.
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.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed and evaluated a herbal hair growth serum using natural ingredients like olive oil, peppermint oil, and hibiscus extracts, aiming to enhance scalp health, strengthen hair follicles, and promote hair growth.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study highlights the multifunctional benefits of natural hair oils, like coconut and argan, for nourishing and protecting hair, while addressing safety and sustainability as key factors in their evolving use and formulation within cosmetic science.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that natural hair oils, rich in bioactive compounds, provide multifunctional benefits like reducing protein loss and enhancing shine, but must balance efficacy with safety and sustainability for ongoing cosmetic relevance.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported that olive oil applications on the scalp may regenerate hair loss linked to SARS CoV-2 infection and vaccination, based on observations in two individuals.
October 2023 in “Cognizance journal” This study explores using agent-based modeling and nutrition science to predict and treat oral and dental diseases as alternatives to traditional incarceration for managing criminal behavior, but results are not reported.
January 2018 in “Journal of Food Biosciences and Technology” This study found that ethanol-based extracts of Allium sativum and Trigonella foenum-graecum exhibited strong 5α-reductase inhibitory activity, suggesting potential for managing testosterone-induced diseases like androgenetic alopecia.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science” This study found that flaxseed-olive oil-based herbal formulations may be effective and multifunctional for scalp protection and hair health, showing strong antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that Bio Skin Oil® reduced the appearance of non-keloid scars and striae, with significant improvements observed by both investigators and participants.
February 2026 in “Journal Educational Research and Development | E-ISSN 3063-9158” This study formulated and evaluated a Moringa oleifera-based shampoo bar, finding it has a safe pH, does not cause irritation, and is favored by 64% of respondents, with potential hair loss reduction benefits and environmental advantages over liquid shampoos.
This study identified the best cream-mask base composition for treating androgenetic alopecia using Saw palmetto and Sophora Japonica, which includes specific emulsifiers and polymers for optimal consumer and pharmaco-technological properties.
November 2023 in “Scholars journal of applied medical sciences” This study conducted in Rabat surveyed 100 individuals with afro-textured hair to identify plant-based treatments, finding twelve plant species purportedly effective in managing hair issues, with Ricinus communis, Cocos nucifera, and Aloe barbadensis being the most frequently cited.
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December 1988 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This pilot study suggests that topical cyclosporin may delay hair shedding and potentially treat alopecia, based on observations in a human scalp skin graft model on mice.
May 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review highlights the potential of olive mill wastewater as a sustainable source of cosmeceutical ingredients with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and dermatological benefits but reports no new clinical findings.
May 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review discusses the potential of olive mill wastewater as a sustainable source of dermatological ingredients with antioxidant and regenerative properties but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2018 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” This study identified the most common plants in hair cosmetics, like shampoos and dyes, with Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Lawsonia inermis L. leading, to serve as a reference for future research and healthcare professionals.
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January 1991 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” This study found that topical CyA led to hair growth on human scalp skin grafts in nude mice, supporting its potential benefits for hair growth.
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January 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Some oils can penetrate hair and reduce the stickiness between fibers, but mineral oil cannot.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study focused on developing and evaluating a herbal hair growth serum made from natural ingredients, aimed at improving scalp health, strengthening hair follicles, and promoting hair growth, suitable for daily use without the adverse effects associated with synthetic products.
The authors concluded that mineral and vegetable oils have complementary roles in hair care, with coconut oil noted for its ability to penetrate hair fibers and reduce protein loss.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed herbal hair oil using ingredients like castor oil, olive oil, and neem, and observed it demonstrated anti-hairfall properties as well as additional benefits such as anti-dandruff activity, improved scalp circulation, and anti-fungal properties.
August 2025 in “Deleted Journal” This article provides an overview of herbal oils or extracts, particularly focusing on the benefits of Arwa oil, which combines various natural oils to nourish hair follicles and treat scalp inflammation, potentially addressing hair problems like hair loss and split ends.
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July 2018 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study used association rule mining and network analysis to identify frequently combined herb sets for treating alopecia from 56 articles, highlighting the potential of Polygonum multiflorum, Angelica sinensis, and Ligusticum chuanxiong in traditional medicine and suggesting further bioinformatics research to understand their efficacy.
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review highlights recent findings on blood-derived autologous therapies for skin repair and wound healing but presents no new clinical results, emphasizing future challenges and prospects in regenerative dermatology.
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May 2011 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” This study found that high doses of cyproterone acetate were associated with an increased risk of meningioma, especially with exposure longer than one year.
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March 2011 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This article describes protocols for isolating and expanding human epidermal neural crest stem cells and discusses their potential for cell-based therapies in regenerative medicine, but reports no new clinical results.