55 citations
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August 2015 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This study reports that a newly developed polyherbal phospholipid complex cream containing Citrus auranticum and Glycyrrhiza glabra extracts improved polyphenol retention in the skin, suggesting potential as an anti-aging cosmeceutical.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, a new emulsion containing CBD and ginger root extract significantly reduced symptoms of dry and eczema-prone skin, such as erythema and itching, in a clinical trial.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This study found that using 369LAB Lipid Bond, derived from plant oil triglycerides, can restore lipid content in damaged hair to natural levels and improve hair strength, integrity, and resilience after a single application, with benefits persisting even after discontinuation.
9 citations
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June 2023 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” This study reports that keratinocytes grown under low oxygen conditions (physioxia) demonstrated reduced reactive oxygen species production and increased antioxidant enzyme activity compared to those in higher oxygen conditions, highlighting the role of oxygen in regulating skin antioxidant defenses.
11 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association” This study investigated multiple alkaline oxidative dehairing systems and found a consistent reaction mechanism for disulfide cleavage across systems, enhancing hair solubilization by enabling structural swelling and water uptake.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Platelet-rich plasma therapy may have benefits and is generally safe, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
9 citations
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November 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that Shengfu oil may enhance wound healing in scalded rabbit skin by regulating proteins β-catenin, Dlk1, and COX-2, due to its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties.
612 citations
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February 2004 in “Nature” This study found that the OXI1 gene in Arabidopsis thaliana is vital for activating key protein kinases and is necessary for oxidative burst signal responses like pathogen resistance and root hair growth.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Cureus” In this in vitro study, pretreatment with Dead Sea water and saline magnetized water reduced UVB-induced DNA damage and inflammation markers in human keratinocyte cells, primarily through autophagy activation, suggesting potential use in topical products to prevent skin damage from UV exposure.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Morphology” In this study, Apricot Kernel Oil treatment in Wistar rats showed dose-dependent improvements for seborrheic dermatitis induced by DNFB, including reduced inflammation and oxidative stress and enhanced skin structure.
September 2025 in “Cell Biochemistry and Function” In this study, ZnO nanoparticles synthesized with Ferulago angulata extract and doped with magnesium showed improved antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, and facilitated faster wound healing and hair growth in a burn treatment model, although higher concentrations decreased cell viability.
May 2026 in “Scientific and Technical Bulletin оf State Scientific Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medical Products and Fodder Additives аnd Institute of Animal Biology” The researchers reported that zinc carbonate nanoparticles stabilized with polyvinylpyrrolidone did not show local irritant or skin-resorptive effects in preclinical tests on rabbits and rats.
January 2026 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces” This study found that treating damaged hair with maleic-modified amino silicone oil created a highly hydrophobic surface, reducing water content and improving hair's mechanical properties and thermal stability.
July 2026 in “Pharmaciana” This study found that the optimal characteristics for ulin seed oil extraction are fresh, mature, and resinous seeds, and that FTIR spectrophotometry with PCA can effectively detect adulteration of the oil, particularly at certain wavenumbers like 1745 cm⁻¹.
4 citations
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December 2024 in “Gels” This study observed that a dual-loaded niosomal in situ gel delivered effective antimicrobial and antioxidant properties for potential ophthalmic applications, showing superior inhibition of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus adhesion.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Applied sciences” This study found that essential oils boost hair growth activity in dermal papilla cells by scavenging reactive oxygen species and upregulating growth factor biomarkers.
7 citations
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December 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” This study developed a nanoemulsion of garlic oil and apple cider vinegar loaded with minoxidil to enhance drug permeation through skin, reporting improved ex vivo skin permeation parameters compared to an aqueous dispersion of minoxidil, suggesting potential benefits for treating alopecia areata.
24 citations
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study demonstrated that oxidative stress contributes to dandruff, and using a potentiated ZPT shampoo improves scalp and hair condition by reducing oxidative stress.
30 citations
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December 2014 in “Toxicological Research” This study found that 3% peppermint oil significantly enhanced hair growth in C57BL/6 mice, showing increased dermal thickness, follicle number, and follicle depth compared to other treatments.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Oenocarpus bataua vegetable oil may help reduce hair loss by affecting a key gene pathway.
November 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” In this study, stabilized super-oxidized hypochlorous acid was used during and after hair transplant surgeries, reportedly reducing erythema and pruritus in over half of patients, with high compliance and no tissue necrosis observed.
May 2026 in “Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces”
November 2024 in “Research for Rural Development/Research for Rural Development (Online)” This study concluded that rosemary essential oil rich in terpenes was successfully extracted using vacuum-assisted hydrodistillation, and Solid Phase Micro Extraction was superior for identifying volatile compounds compared to direct injection.
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.
17 citations
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that alginate beads containing monoolein demonstrated promising potential for managing wet wounds by better absorbing excess exudate and delivering adenosine locally, favoring drug localization in damaged porcine skin compared to an aqueous solution without affecting skin viability.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry” This study reported that zinc nanoparticles synthesized from Monotheca buxifolia leaf extract demonstrated significant antimicrobial, antioxidant, and moderate hair growth-promoting activities, with potential use as a bacterial biosensor.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “International journal of cosmetic science (Print)” This study reported that using piroctone olamine in either a shampoo or leave-on product form significantly increased hair retention and improved scalp condition in women with perceived hair thinning.
This study found that a hair tonic formulation containing 1.5% light fraction patchouli oil demonstrated strong antifungal activity against Malassezia globosa and promoted hair growth in rabbits, suggesting potential benefits for hair care despite the need for human clinical trials to confirm safety and effectiveness.
23 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of Bionic Engineering” This study found that PCL-Col/ZnO fibrous scaffolds enhanced wound healing and exhibited antibacterial properties, making them promising for use as a wound dressing.
This review discusses the use of oils in herbal cosmetics for skin and hair care and reports no new research results.