In this study, the SFE-4 extract from coffee pulp demonstrated potential effects for treating androgenetic alopecia by enhancing cell proliferation and gene expression related to hair growth pathways in vitro, using human hair follicle dermal papilla and prostate cancer cells.
August 2026 in “Biology Bulletin Reviews” This study found that extracts from Avicennia marina, Moringa oleifera, and Calotropis procera demonstrated strong antibacterial, antioxidant, and hair-growth-promoting properties, with A. marina showing the most pronounced effects.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The researchers developed a hair serum using rosemary essential oil and ficus bengalensis aerial roots, and successfully evaluated its viscosity, pH, and color.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, rosemary essential oil and banyan aerial roots were used to develop a hair serum aimed at addressing hair fall and dandruff, with evaluations showing successful determination of parameters like viscosity and pH.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study found that a combination of curcumin and piperine demonstrated moderate antioxidant activity, negligible cytotoxicity, and significant potential for promoting hair regrowth in rat models of alopecia, suggesting it could be a safe and effective natural alternative for managing hair loss.
July 2026 in “Discover Food” This review critically examines scientific evidence on the health benefits of rosemary bioactives, finding potential in managing age-related diseases and skin aging conditions, and discusses their application in functional foods and aromatherapy, along with associated safety concerns.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal hair growth serum incorporating horsetail millet extract was formulated and evaluated, revealing satisfactory physicochemical attributes including pH, viscosity, and stability, and confirming the presence of beneficial phytochemicals like flavonoids and phenolic compounds.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated a herbal hair growth serum with horsetail millet extract and found it exhibited satisfactory physicochemical properties, including stability and anti-inflammatory activity, suggesting potential benefits for improving hair and scalp health.
This study examined the use of plant extracts as natural hair dye colourants, highlighting their antioxidant properties and eco-friendly benefits. The authors reported that plant-based dyes effectively deliver vibrant colours and enhance hair health while offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic dyes.
This study found that extracts from plants like onion peel and walnut possess strong antioxidant properties, making them promising eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic hair dyes, delivering vibrant colors and better wash fastness when combined with oxalic acid.
This study explored chitosan-based dissolving microneedle arrays loaded with Agave tequilana root extract, finding that extract concentration influenced microneedle geometry and bioactivity, maintaining antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory effects while reducing collagenase inhibition, particularly in the 0.25% formulation.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the diverse pharmacological properties and applications of guava leaves, attributing their effectiveness to a rich phytochemical composition and modern extraction techniques, suggesting their potential as natural therapeutic agents across pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical fields.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review explores the significant potential of guava leaves as a source of natural therapeutic agents, noting their rich phytochemical content and diverse pharmacological properties, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which may support their application in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmeceutical industries.
May 2026 in “Applied Sciences” In this review, the authors reported that sprout extracts, rich in bioactive compounds, show promising effects on skin health, such as enhancing collagen synthesis, improving hydration, and reducing inflammation, though most evidence comes from laboratory and animal studies.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of Equisetum arvense (horsetail) as a promising natural ingredient in cosmetics, highlighting its antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties, while also noting challenges related to standardization and clinical validation.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review examines the use of horsetail extract in cosmetics, highlighting its antioxidant, anti-aging, and skin-enhancing properties due to its rich phytochemical content, but notes that standardization and clinical validation remain challenges.
April 2026 in “Dove Medical Press (Taylor and Francis Group)” This study found that Myrtus communis leaf extract significantly decreased IL-1α and increased VEGF gene expressions in human keratinocytes, which may relate to the plant's traditional uses for hair loss and wound healing, though further research is needed to explore these effects.
April 2026 in “Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review highlights the promising potential of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. in promoting hair growth due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but emphasizes the need for further human clinical trials and safe formulation practices due to its associated toxicity in raw form.
April 2026 in “SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología” In this study, Myrtus communis leaf extract significantly reduced IL-1α expression and increased VEGF expression in human keratinocytes, which the researchers suggest may be linked to its traditional use in treating hair loss and wound healing. Further investigation is needed to clarify its mechanisms.
April 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, exposure to Myrtus communis leaf extract significantly reduced IL-1α expression and increased VEGF expression in human keratinocytes, which may relate to its traditional use for hair loss and wound healing; further research is necessary to understand its mechanisms.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study highlighted the promising health benefits of taxifolin, a flavonoid with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and other protective effects found in foods like onions and milk thistle, though more research is needed to fully understand its mechanisms and safety for human therapeutic use.
March 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study establishes a robust analytical method using mass spectrometry to comprehensively identify 170 chemical compounds in Xiaoban Kangfu capsules for enhanced quality control.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the potential of rice water, traditionally used in Asian skincare and haircare, due to its nutritional and bioactive components that may improve skin hydration and hair health, supported by its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-aging properties.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, researchers examine rice water, a traditional Asian skincare and haircare remedy, highlighting its nutritional and bioactive components which may enhance skin and hair health through hydration, protection, and shine improvement, and detailing its potential roles in various cosmetic formulations.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study investigated the photoprotective properties of Brazilian pepper tree extract against UV-induced damage in skin cells, reporting that it enhanced expression of genes relevant to skin health and showed superior activity compared to standard antioxidants.
January 2026 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” In this study, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis extract was used to formulate and evaluate herbal cosmetic creams for their antioxidant properties, stability, and effectiveness. The formulations demonstrated strong antioxidant potential, stability under various conditions, and favorable cosmetic qualities, suggesting HRS as a beneficial ingredient in skincare products.
December 2025 in “DIET FACTOR (Journal of Nutritional & Food Sciences)” This paper reviews the bioactive properties and economic potential of common hop plants, especially female varieties, highlighting their applications in agriculture, food technology, and pharmacology along with their market significance in Europe and potential for rural development in northern Pakistan.
December 2025 in “CyberLeninK (CyberLeninka)” This study evaluated the phytochemical composition of Tamarix aphylla (L.) Karst., revealing the presence of bioactive compounds like alkaloids, flavonoids, and phenolics, which may contribute to its various medicinal properties.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review consolidates evidence on Croton tiglium's bioactive compounds and effects, discussing its potential uses in treatments like hair-growth formulations, yet emphasizes the significant safety challenges due to the plant's inherent toxicity.
August 2025 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” This study found that aerosols formulated with celery extract and candlenut oil significantly stimulated hair growth in rabbits without causing skin irritation, suggesting their potential as natural and safe alternatives for treating alopecia.