104 citations
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January 2016 in “Food & Function” This review found that olive oil phenols may have anti-cancer properties in animal models and some human studies, but further research is needed to confirm these effects in humans.
18 citations
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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.
4 citations
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July 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the potential of olive mill wastewater as a valuable source of dermatological ingredients, highlighting its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Elsevier eBooks” This study found that olive and olive oil may significantly reduce cardiovascular disease risk, cholesterol, and blood pressure, while offering antioxidant protection through bioactive metabolites like oleuropein.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This narrative literature review by Lustrao synthesizes existing research on six botanical ingredients used in Lustrao Hair Regrowth Oil, noting varying evidence levels with rosemary oil showing the clearest human clinical support for hair growth, particularly against minoxidil.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This narrative literature review by Lustrao examines the existing research on six botanical ingredients in their Hair Regrowth Oil, finding varied evidence levels and highlighting rosemary oil's strong human clinical support for hair growth compared to minoxidil.
June 2026 in “Functional Foods in Health and Disease” This study found that water extract of olive leaf may enhance markers linked to epidermal and dermal stem cell activity and potentially improve skin aging, especially in individuals who do not exercise regularly.
December 2025 in “Dietetics” This paper reviewed studies from 2019 to 2025 on the use of olive oil and other derivatives from the European olive tree for skin, hair, and nail care, noting their roles in wound healing and skin aging while highlighting a favorable safety profile.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Olive leaf extract may help reduce aging signs in postmenopausal women.
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.
May 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review discusses the dermatological potential of olive mill wastewater as a sustainable source of high-value cosmeceutical ingredients but reports no new clinical results.
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 2024 in “Lontara Journal Of Health Science And Technology” This study evaluated the effects of candlenut oil, olive oil, and their combination on hair growth in male rabbits, finding that candlenut oil led to the greatest hair length increase compared to olive oil or the combination, which also showed significant effects.
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.
March 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” This study found that topical olive oil may protect mice skin from damage caused by electromagnetic radiation, particularly when applied before exposure, by mitigating oxidative, inflammatory, and heat shock stress factors.
112 citations
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August 2012 in “The American Journal of Human Genetics” In this study, two unique mutations in the RBPJ gene were identified and linked to Adams-Oliver syndrome, confirming impaired DNA binding of mutated RBPJ as a factor in this rare genetic disorder.
13 citations
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May 2009 in “Ozone Science and Engineering” This study found that while ozonized olive oil inhibited swelling in a mouse model of hypersensitivity, it also induced inflammatory responses and hair loss with repeated skin application, indicating potential adverse effects.
January 2025 in “Letters in Drug Design & Discovery” This study found that ozonated olive oil exhibited antifungal activity against Trichophyton mentagrophytes, comparable to the standard antifungal terbinafine, in an in vivo rat study, suggesting it may serve as an alternative treatment for dermatophytosis.
December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The clinical signs of Adams-Oliver syndrome can vary greatly, even among family members.
8 citations
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December 2021 in “International Journal of Family Studies, Food Science and Nutrition Health” This review discusses the potential health benefits and applications of extra virgin olive oil as a nutritional therapeutic immune-enhancer, but reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” In this study, phenol-enriched olive mill wastewater extract positively influenced hair growth in vitro by promoting human dermal papilla cell proliferation, increasing insulin-like growth factor-1 secretion, and reducing reactive oxygen species, suggesting it may be beneficial for hair care.
44 citations
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March 2008 in “Journal of Experimental Botany” This study found that during bark regeneration after girdling, immature xylem cells can transdifferentiate into phloem cells, with exogenous indole acetic acid accelerating this process.
60 citations
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February 1992 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, serum from patients with alopecia areata or universalis did not affect hair growth in transplanted scalp skin grafts on nude mice, despite increased deposition of immunoreactants.
42 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients” This study found that hair care formulations containing vegetable oils like Brazil nut and olive oil improved hair strength, shine, and combability more effectively than those with silicone.
32 citations
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June 2015 in “PLOS ONE” This study demonstrated that topical oleuropein induced hair growth in mice by activating the Wnt10b/β-catenin signaling pathway and increasing expression of several growth-related genes in skin tissue.
23 citations
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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.
11 citations
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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.
10 citations
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February 1993 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that clove, olive, and turpentine oils completely prevented hair penetration by the fungi Microsporum gypseum and Trichophyton vanbreuseghemii.
5 citations
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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.