December 2025 in “PubMed” In this study, researchers found that a propylene glycol-free and alcohol-reduced topical foam containing minoxidil and finasteride remained chemically, physically, and microbially stable for 180 days when stored properly at room temperature in light-resistant containers.
September 2020 in “Pharmauho/Pharmauho : Jurnal Farmasi, Sains dan Kesehatan” This study concluded that hair tonic formulated with galangal rhizome and Aloe vera extract was stable according to the Indonesian National Standard, showing consistent organoleptic, pH, and viscosity characteristics after stability testing.
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January 1994 in “Yakugaku zasshi” In this study, EPC-K, a compound with antioxidant and moisturizing effects, was found to decompose significantly under certain conditions, impacting its stability in quasi drug hair-growing products.
December 2022 in “Journal of Tropical Pharmacy and Chemistry” This study evaluated a hair tonic formulated from oil palm leaf extract, finding it demonstrated very strong antioxidant activity and could prevent hair decolorization from sun exposure, with effective concentrations ranging from 25 to 200 ppm.
September 2022 in “KnE medicine” In this study, variations in candle nut oil concentration (5%, 6%, 7%) impacted the characteristics and stability of a hair tonic nanoemulsion, influencing factors like droplet size, pH, and viscosity.
July 2026 in “Jurnal Multidisiplin Dehasen (MUDE)” In this study, hair tonic formulations containing moringa leaf extract and honey were tested for stability and found to remain stable and non-irritating after storage, meeting specific quality standards.
September 2023 in “Jurnal MIPA (edisi elektronik)” This study formulated and evaluated the physical stability of hair tonic preparations using lime extract (Citrus aurantifolia) at varying concentrations. The researchers found that the tonics exhibited good physical stability, as indicated by meeting Indonesian National Standards, even after undergoing temperature cycling tests.
June 2021 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Care Anwar Medika” This study investigated the physical stability of hair tonic formulations made from ethanol extract of cayenne pepper leaves, finding that formulations with specific concentrations of propylene glycol and ethanol had good physical stability.
January 2022 in “Healthy Tadulako Journal” This study found no difference in the physical stability of hair tonic preparations made from sansevieria leaves extract, regardless of whether maceration or soxhletation methods were used.
This study reported that a topical hair tonic containing a 7.5% talok leaf and 2% pare leaf extract combination promoted hair growth in female Wistar rats similarly to minoxidil, showing a 64.71% increase in hair growth with no significant difference from minoxidil in statistical analysis.
In a study on female Wistar rats, researchers found that a hair tonic containing a 7.5%:2% combination of talok and pare leaf extracts increased hair growth comparable to minoxidil, showing similar efficacy in promoting hair growth without significant statistical difference.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review summarizes current research on natural hair dyes, reporting that plant-based formulations can safely provide viable colors on gray hair with minimal irritation compared to synthetic options but face challenges in color range and consistency.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported that a herbal hair shampoo formulated with natural ingredients like Aloe vera, Hibiscus, and amla showed acceptable cleansing ability, adequate foaming, and scalp-compatible pH, suggesting that these natural ingredients can replace synthetic components in commercial hair care products.
October 2025 in “Current Pharmaceutical Research” This study evaluated a new herbal shampoo made from traditional plants and found it to have effective cleansing properties, moderate foam stability, and environmental safety, suggesting it as a favorable natural alternative to synthetic shampoos.
August 2023 in “International journal of basic and clinical pharmacology” This review article describes the ingredients and evaluation tests for formulating a hair serum aimed at improving hair growth and preventing hair loss, highlighting the roles of Citrus sinensis, Nigella sativa, flax seed, and coconut oil in addressing hair and scalp health.
November 2022 in “International journal of biology, pharmacy and allied sciences” In this study, the researchers formulated an herbal shampoo and found it exhibited excellent cleansing properties and foam stability, comparable to commercial shampoos, suggesting it as a safe and cost-effective alternative to marketed formulations.
In this study, researchers found that aloe vera hair tonic preparations containing 10% and 15% extract concentrations significantly enhanced hair growth in rats and remained physically stable across various temperature conditions.
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March 2022 in “The Scientific World Journal” This study found that a hair cream made from cocoa pod peel water fraction effectively stimulated hair growth in rabbits, with the best result at a 12.5% concentration, without causing skin irritation.
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February 2022 in “Scholars international journal of traditional and complementary medicine” In this study, researchers formulated a hair gel using guar gum and jatamansi extract, evaluating its physical properties and noting that jatamansi may promote hair growth, with the gel meeting various parameters such as pH, viscosity, and spreadability.
September 2026 in “World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reports the successful formulation of a stable herbal hair serum with Catharanthus roseus extract and other ingredients, noting it has a suitable pH, consistency, and stability, suggesting potential effectiveness as a natural alternative for hair care pending further clinical trials.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a polyherbal hair serum containing neem, hibiscus, and curry leaves, reporting good stability, beneficial effects on hair texture, dandruff reduction, and potential hair growth stimulation, suggesting it as a safe alternative to synthetic hair care products.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a polyherbal hair serum containing neem, hibiscus, and curry leaves extract, finding it to be stable, physicochemically suitable, and potentially effective in improving hair texture, reducing dandruff, and stimulating hair growth.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a polyherbal hair oil formulated with medicinal plants and base oils like coconut and almond, reporting it as safe and effective in promoting hair growth, improving scalp health, and offering an economical alternative to synthetic hair care products.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported that a newly formulated polyherbal hair oil, containing ingredients like amla and neem, may safely promote hair growth and overall scalp health as an alternative to synthetic products.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers formulated and evaluated an herbal hair smoothing cream containing natural ingredients like aloe vera and coconut oil, reporting significant improvements in hair smoothness, softness, shine, and manageability without irritation, suggesting it as a safer alternative to traditional hair straightening products.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that a formulated herbal hair smoothing cream using ingredients like aloe vera and coconut oil improved hair texture, such as smoothness and shine, without irritation, offering a safer alternative to conventional products.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Life Science” This research evaluated a polyherbal powder shampoo using natural ingredients, finding it to be a stable, effective, and safe alternative to chemical-based shampoos, with no irritation and good usability.
This study developed and evaluated a polyherbal solid shampoo bar using natural ingredients like Amla, Soapnut, Hibiscus, and Aloe vera, and found it to be an effective, safe, and sustainable alternative to conventional hair care products, with good cleansing and lathering properties.
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.
April 2024 in “Current journal of applied science and technology” This study developed an ointment from palm kernel oil and shea butter, which demonstrated improved hair growth in rabbits and may inform the creation of non-harmful hair growth products for humans.