July 2026 in “Biomimetics” This review discusses recent advancements in bone tissue engineering, emphasizing a shift from passive to smart responsive antibacterial strategies to prevent implant-associated infections, and highlights AI's role in optimizing bone scaffold design for personalized, infection-free implants.
In this study, researchers developed a mucoadhesive hydrogel ovule containing retinyl palmitate and curcumin for intravaginal use, showing controlled drug release, selectivity against cancerous HeLa cells, and non-toxicity to healthy cells, which may offer a potential treatment for cervical cancer.
June 2026 in “Virtual and Physical Prototyping” This study introduced a high-viscosity epoxy photoresist to enhance the fabrication of complex microstructures with monolithic integration and mechanical stability, enabling advancements in two-photon 3D printing for creating functional micro-mechanical devices.
This study validated a new test method using a patented chamber to measure the efficacy of a sunscreen in reducing carbon black particle adhesion, with a 55% reduction observed on treated skin in a group of 22 women.
This review summarizes the composition, bioactive functions, and potential industrial applications of rice bran polysaccharides, focusing on how extraction methods and modifications impact their biological activities.
In this study, researchers developed vegan exosome-like vesicles from microalgae that mimic mammalian exosomes, demonstrating promising in vitro, ex vivo, and clinical effects such as improved wrinkle depth and elasticity, making them a potential alternative in cosmetic applications.
This study used an ex vivo human skin model to show that tropical conditions disrupt skin homeostasis, resulting in epidermal thickening and junctional flattening, and found that Kombucha tea extract may help preserve skin structure under such stress.
This systematic review found no consistent evidence supporting the effectiveness of biotin supplementation for alopecia treatment unless there is a documented deficiency.
April 2026 in “Biomolecules” This study reported that discarded squid ink was used to develop a high-performance, environmentally friendly hair dye that offers a stable deep black color, UV protection, and preserves hair structure, while showing excellent biosafety in lab tests.
This review found that exposure to pollutants like PM, NOx, and PAHs is linked to various skin and hair disorders, indicating a need for cosmetics with natural adsorbents to reduce pollutant effects, achieving 30-55% removal efficiency.
This review discusses recent advances in polydopamine-based biomaterials and their growing potential in personalized medicine, but reports no new experimental results; the authors highlight both opportunities and challenges for future applications.
February 2026 in “Medicina” This study found that intradermal injections of Profhilo® significantly reduced skin inflammation and pain, while altering spinal cord markers in mice with ovalbumin-induced atopic dermatitis, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for inflammatory skin conditions involving both peripheral and central processes.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights that Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (fenugreek) shows promise as a versatile plant-based ingredient in cosmetics due to its phytochemicals, which offer benefits for skin and hair care, although further research is necessary for robust validation.
February 2026 in “Optics” This study demonstrates that polarized second harmonic generation imaging effectively monitors wool fiber stretching, revealing significant structural changes in keratin alignment that improve textile performance.
February 2026 in “Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” This narrative review concluded that facial aging involves complex anatomical changes that require multimodal rejuvenation approaches, integrating fillers, collagen stimulators, botulinum toxin, and energy-based devices for effective results, while emphasizing the need for scientific evidence and patient safety in aesthetic treatments.
January 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlighted recent advances in nanocarrier-based topical delivery systems for skincare, emphasizing their potential to enhance ingredient stability, penetration, and targeted release while addressing specific pathophysiological skin concerns.
December 2025 in “Rare Metals” This review assesses the potential of smart dressings, engineered to respond to various stimuli, as advanced treatments for chronic inflammatory skin diseases by examining their activation mechanisms and proposing future developments like integrating AI and closed-loop monitoring for adaptive therapy.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, orally administered Centella asiatica extract, standardized for asiaticoside content, significantly improved skin barrier function, elasticity, and reduced signs of UVB-induced photoaging in hairless mice, highlighting its potential as a nutricosmetic for skin health.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” In a laboratory study, researchers found that a novel Bioactive Crosslink Repair Complex improved both the protection and repair of chemically damaged hair, enhancing tensile strength, shine, and cuticle alignment when added to bleaching mixtures and leave-in conditioners.
December 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights new perspectives in genomics and epigenomics for skin rejuvenation, comparing innovative strategies like senolytics and DNA repair modulators with classical treatments, and emphasizing the importance of tailoring therapies using individual genomic profiles for personalized anti-ageing approaches.
November 2025 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” This review highlights that injectable biostimulatory agents like poly-L-lactic acid, polycaprolactone, and calcium hydroxyapatite are effective in regenerative aesthetics by enhancing collagen production, stimulating adipogenesis, and improving dermal quality, although further research is needed to standardize protocols and confirm long-term safety and efficacy.
October 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that hair treated with a supplemental hair care product showed significantly higher absorption, deeper penetration, and reduced dryness compared to untreated and water-treated hair, as measured with 3D Raman spectroscopy.
September 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review suggests that extracellular vesicles and conditioned media might be safe and effective for skin rejuvenation and lightening, but further high-quality studies are needed to confirm these findings.
September 2025 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” In this systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers found that exosome therapies significantly improved facial wrinkles by 20.2% and enhanced hair density and thickness by 23.6% and 18%, respectively, despite challenges in generalizability due to study heterogeneity and nonstandardized protocols.
August 2025 in “Biomolecules” This review discusses the potential topical benefits of cannabidiol in dermatology and cosmetics, highlighting its diverse effects and therapeutic roles but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further research.
August 2025 in “Applied Sciences” This study found that peroxide-rich plasma-activated water caused minimal morphological damage to hair, while nitrate-rich plasma-activated water induced significant damage, especially in porous hair types.
July 2025 in “Cosmoderma” In this study, a 90-day course of a plant-based supplement significantly improved hair density, skin hydration, and nail growth among participants with dermatological concerns, while also reducing hair fall and pigmentation, without adverse effects.
July 2025 in “Nano Research” This article discusses how designing biomaterials to modulate immune responses has become a promising strategy for enhancing tissue repair and regeneration.
In this preclinical study, PA-011 derived from Periplaneta americana showed significant hair regrowth effects in androgenetic alopecia mouse models by inhibiting inflammation and oxidative stress, activating hair follicle stem cell proliferation, and normalizing skin microbiota, suggesting promise as an AGA treatment.
April 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that novel thiol-reactive cross-linking agents, particularly APA, significantly improved the tensile strength and elasticity of human hair fibers by effectively regenerating disulfide bridges, with potential applications for advanced hair repair treatments in the cosmetic industry.