The study reported that a poly herbal gel containing Lagenaria siceraria, Trichosanthis cucumarina, and Tridax procumbens promoted hair growth in human volunteers, with noticeable effects observed after 90 days.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This study evaluated a pumpkin seed oil hair gel formulated with various additives and found that the F3 formulation had promising physicochemical properties and non-irritant characteristics for potential use in treating androgenetic alopecia.
August 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)” This study investigated the development of a polyherbal cosmeceutical serum containing extracts from five herbal drugs as a potentially safer treatment for alopecia areata, assessing its properties and stability.
July 2025 in “Highlights in Science Engineering and Technology” In this study, researchers found that nanomaterials designed for plastic surgery applications show promising results, including a 95% dynamic wrinkle filling rate and enhanced hair density by 41%; however, challenges like potential long-term safety issues and high production costs must be addressed.
October 2018 in “Annals of Reviews & Research” This open-access journal publishes innovative research articles across various fields but reports no new clinical results in this summary.
November 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This review discusses the development and benefits of herbal shampoos, highlighting their natural components' safety and effectiveness for hair care, and underlines the importance of scientific validation and regulatory considerations to enhance their global market acceptance.
May 2024 in “Jurnal Penelitian Farmasi dan Herbal” In this experimental study on rabbits, the authors concluded that a pomade containing 10% meniran leaf extract was an effective hair growth stimulant and could compete with a positive control, fulfilling the required pomade characteristics.
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July 2022 in “Bandung Conference Series. Pharmacy” This study found that a hair tonic formulation using candlenut oil as an active ingredient could significantly promote hair growth in rabbits, achieving 29.77 mm in 22 days.
January 2024 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated and evaluated a pure herbal hair oil using fenugreek seeds and aloe vera, reporting that the oil effectively promotes robust hair growth, offers anti-fungal and anti-dandruff properties, and enhances hair glossiness, surpassing the efficacy of existing marketed products.
December 2022 in “Proceeding Bengkulu International Conference on Health” This study concluded that a 5% concentration of celery extract in hair gel provided the best preparation characteristics, including standard parameters for organoleptic properties and spreadability.
May 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This research highlights the formulation of herbal hair oil using ingredients like Neem, Castor oil, and Coconut oil to address hair problems caused by environmental pollution and chemical products, aiming to maintain healthy hair without long-term side effects.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported that rice water, containing essential minerals and vitamins, shows promise in cosmetic and dermatological applications by acting as an anti-aging agent, hair growth promoter, and natural antidandruff treatment due to its antioxidant and antifungal properties.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reports that rice water, rich in minerals, vitamins, and amino acids, shows potential in cosmetics and dermatology for its hydration, anti-aging, and antioxidant properties and effectiveness against dandruff, while also promoting hair growth and scalp health with natural cleansing abilities.
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March 2007 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review discusses the historical development of hair straightening products for Afro-ethnic hair and reports no new research findings.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” This study explores the potential of herbal hair dyes as eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes, highlighting their natural coloring ability and additional benefits like scalp nourishment and hair strengthening, while evaluating factors such as pH, spreadability, and color fastness.
January 2024 in “Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education” In this experimental laboratory study, three cream formulations containing 1% Caffeine Herbasome® were developed and evaluated for stability, homogeneity, pH, dispersion, and adhesion, with results showing satisfactory stability and suitable adhesion properties for skin application.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences” In this study, researchers formulated a hair tonic using various herbal extracts and reported effective antifungal and antibacterial properties, along with good consistency, spreadability, homogeneity, appearance, and pH balance.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a natural hair serum using rice and guava leaf extracts, evaluating its composition and properties for improving hair quality, reducing hair fall, and nourishing the scalp, though specific results are not detailed in the abstract.
This study conducted a pre-formulation evaluation of a caffeine shampoo for androgenic alopecia treatment, finding that the formulation remains stable under various conditions, suggesting its viability for compounding.
In this study, a hair oil using onion peel and other traditional herbal ingredients was formulated and evaluated for properties like pH, viscosity, organoleptic characteristics, and phytochemical content, aimed at promoting hair growth.
December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, herbal hair oil formulated from Murraya koenigii, Hibiscus rosasinensis, and Lawsonia inermis showed promising properties such as good pH, acceptable viscosity, and stability at room temperature, suggesting potential for hair growth promotion in future formulations.
August 2025 in “MedScien” This study explores the design of responsive drug carriers based on the tumor microenvironment to improve targeting and reduce side effects in cancer treatment, using a model of delivering curcumin with a responsive polymer carrier and evaluating potential errors due to cancer cell heterogeneity.
February 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” In this study, researchers developed a novel dry shampoo powder using traditional Indian botanicals and found that it demonstrated effective cleansing properties, favorable physicochemical characteristics, and no adverse effects in animal safety evaluations, offering an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic shampoos.
October 2024 in “Jurnal Pharmascience” This study concluded that formulations of celery and candlenut extracts meet the necessary criteria for use as a spray preparation aimed at promoting hair growth, based on evaluations of physical properties and consistency.
June 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study evaluated the physicochemical properties of an herbal shampoo formulated with natural ingredients like hibiscus and henna and compared it to a common marketed shampoo, finding it effectively replaced some chemical components with safer alternatives while maintaining similar characteristics.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study focused on developing a phytoextract-based hair serum from rice and guava leaf extracts, designed to improve hair quality and scalp health. The formulations were evaluated for their biochemical properties and stability, emphasizing natural ingredients to address hair care needs.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal mehendi gel formulated for natural hair coloring and scalp care, finding it safe for topical use and demonstrating benefits like natural coloring and scalp conditioning.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a herbal mehendi gel using natural plant-based ingredients aimed at providing sustainable hair coloring and scalp care. The formulation demonstrated beneficial properties including natural hair coloring, scalp conditioning, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant action, and safety with no observed skin irritancy.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering & Multidisciplinary Physical Sciences” This study developed and tested an herbal hair serum containing aloe vera, hibiscus, rose extract, ginger, amla, argan oil, and vitamin E, finding it to be safe, non-irritating, and effective in improving hair shine, reducing frizz, and enhancing manageability.
January 2026 in “RIGGS Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business” This study evaluated formulations of a cream containing turmeric and ginger extracts for inhibiting underarm hair growth, finding that the formulation with 15% stearic acid and 3% triethanolamine had the most optimal physical characteristics and potential for cosmetic development.