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September 2021 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” In this preliminary study, topical treatment with oxygen-carrying micro/nanobubbles hastened the healing of full-thickness burn wounds in a rodent model, compared to saline-treated controls.
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.
May 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract outlines the potential benefits of fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, highlighting its use in improving skin health, promoting hair growth, and offering therapeutic effects, making it a popular ingredient in cosmetics and therapies.
9 citations
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December 2014 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji” Peppermint oil promotes hair growth and fights bacteria better than minoxidil.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that compounds isolated from Osmanthus fragrans var. aurantiacus demonstrated antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities, potentially offering therapeutic benefits for inflammatory bowel diseases by inhibiting COX-2 and iNOS enzymes and blocking ERK 1/2 MAPK signaling.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The researchers reported that a coconut oil-based polyherbal hair oil developed using traditional medicinal plants demonstrated satisfactory physicochemical properties, including stability and pH suitability for scalp application, though further biological evaluation is needed to confirm therapeutic effects.
17 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” In this study, researchers developed a hyaluronic acid-coated copper peroxide nano-antimicrobial system that demonstrated precise antimicrobial activity and accelerated wound healing by releasing reactive oxygen species in response to bacterial enzymes, in both laboratory and animal tests.
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June 2020 in “Crystals” This study presents a modified method for synthesizing ~1 nm zinc oxide nanoparticles within the pores of SBA-11, maintaining the mesoporous structure without requiring alcohol reflux or basic solution reaction steps.
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May 2014 in “Lipid Technology” This news review reports on the latest developments in lipid technology but presents no new research findings.
January 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study assessed the effects of chemical treatments on hair fiber integrity and found that conditioners with vegetable oils like jojoba and coconut enhanced hydrophobicity and reduced combing friction except for jojoba, while participants preferred these oil-containing conditioners over the base formulation.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed and evaluated a coconut oil-based polyherbal hair oil using various medicinal plants, finding it exhibited satisfactory physicochemical properties and stability, making it a promising hair care formulation, though further biological evaluation is needed to confirm therapeutic benefits.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” In this study, researchers analyzed the effects of 100% natural essential oils on psycho-emotional states, finding changes in brain activity, stress levels, and overall condition, suggesting a potential for self-correction programs.
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.
December 2015 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” This study found that hair care formulations containing argan oil were stable and demonstrated better spreadability and texture profiles compared to those without argan oil.
This study observed that liposomes encapsulating minoxidil and PEP penetrate the skin at a slower rate but may reach deeper layers compared to a foam formulation.
September 2025 in “Plants” In this study, the wood essential oil of *Juniperus morrisonicola* exhibited significant anti-inflammatory activity, notably inhibiting nitric oxide production in stimulated macrophages, and showed cytotoxic effects against liver cancer cells, suggesting its potential for drug development and eco-friendly applications.
September 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Argan oil is beneficial for hair and skin and can be applied directly.
11 citations
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October 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, oil body-bound oleosin-rhFGF-10 was more efficiently absorbed through the skin and enhanced wound healing and hair growth in mice, compared to prokaryotically-expressed rhFGF-10.
21 citations
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April 2012 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study suggests that gel containing OSF3 loaded in niosomes offers high transfollicular penetration for topical anti-androgenic alopecia treatment with minimal systemic effect.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that various plant oils can penetrate the lipid-rich cell membrane complex of hair, improving its fatigue strength by preventing flaw propagation, with greater penetration observed for oils containing shorter chain lengths and unsaturated fatty acids.
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.
13 citations
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April 2019 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This article reviews the potential of Acyzol, a zinc-containing drug, to treat and prevent zinc deficiency conditions, but it reports no new clinical findings.
December 2024 in “Applied Functional Materials” This study reported that a scalp serum containing Zanthoxylum ailanthoides extract effectively reduced inflammation and increased melanin production in cell assays, while demonstrating stable formulation and microbial safety, suggesting its potential to address scalp issues and enhance scalp health.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The hydrogel helps heal seawater-immersed wounds by reducing infection and inflammation.
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.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of in silico & in vitro pharmacology” This study found that coencapsulating Minoxidil and Rosemary essential oil in liposomes increased Minoxidil's encapsulation efficacy, while Rosemary oil's entrapment was not significantly affected.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “Scientific African” In this study, oleogels containing rosemary oil significantly enhanced hair growth in albino rats, showing similar effects to 2% minoxidil after six weeks.
This study developed O/W hair mask emulsions with collagen hydrolysate, keratin, and natural oils, reporting that they are stable, physiologically acceptable for skin, creamy, non-greasy, and hydrophilic, with properties suitable for cosmetic applications in hair care.
11 citations
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June 2001 in “PubMed” Coconut oil can penetrate hair better than mineral oil, potentially protecting against damage.
September 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Argan oil is good for hair and skin and can be applied directly.