July 2026 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” In this study, Shikakai and Reetha, natural hair cleaning agents, were compared to chemical shampoos and found to be equally effective in cleaning hair, non-irritating to the scalp, biodegradable, inexpensive, and easy to use.
June 2026 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study developed an SLS-free, plant-based anti-dandruff shampoo with favorable characteristics including effective antifungal properties and consumer appeal, suggesting it as a viable alternative to synthetic products.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a plant-based, SLS-free anti-dandruff shampoo with optimal cosmetic properties and antifungal effectiveness, reporting its potential as a safe and biodegradable alternative to synthetic products.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study highlights that herbal shampoos, made from natural herbs and plant extracts like shikakai and aloe vera, are presented as safer and eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic shampoos, providing effective cleansing and hair care benefits without harmful effects.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that herbal shampoos, made from plant extracts like shikakai and amla, offer gentle cleansing and hair benefits without the harsh chemicals found in synthetic counterparts, promoting hair growth and healthier scalp conditions.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a herbal shampoo powder using Ayurvedic herbs and evaluated its properties, finding it effectively cleanses and conditions hair while being free of synthetic additives, suggesting it as a sustainable alternative to conventional liquid shampoos.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated and tested a natural herbal shampoo powder using Ayurvedic herbs like Shikakai and Amla, finding it effectively cleansed and conditioned hair without harsh chemicals, suggesting it as a sustainable alternative to conventional liquid shampoos.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal shampoo containing plant ingredients like Reetha and Aloe vera, finding it offers good cleansing, stable foam, and a scalp-friendly pH, making it a safe and effective alternative to synthetic shampoos.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal shampoo formulated from selected medicinal plants like Reetha, Aloe vera, and Neem, concluding that it is a safe and effective alternative to synthetic shampoos, offering good cleansing ability and scalp-friendly pH without adverse effects.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers formulated a natural poly-herbal baby shampoo with ingredients like Amla and Soapnut, demonstrating it to be a mild, effective cleansing and conditioning option for infants, offering a gentle alternative to synthetic shampoos without causing irritation.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed and evaluated a poly-herbal baby shampoo using natural ingredients and found it to be an effective and gentle alternative to synthetic shampoos, offering cleansing and conditioning benefits suitable for infants' sensitive scalps.
This study observed that activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway enhances hair follicle stem cell proliferation and differentiation, promoting hair growth and wound healing, and demonstrated the potential for outer root sheath transplants to aid skin repair, although challenges remain for clinical application.
June 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that alkyl shikimates with different alkyl group structures can increase or decrease fibroblast proliferation depending on concentration and alkyl chain length, with some variants showing cytotoxic effects due to their hydrophobicity and cell membrane permeability.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a combined treatment using autologous scalp‐derived micrografts and allogeneic dental pulp stem cell‐derived conditioned medium was well-tolerated and improved hair characteristics in 69.5% of patients with male androgenetic alopecia, particularly increasing hair diameter and hair number per follicular unit.
This review explores the Ayurvedic perspective of Indralupta, linked to Alopecia areata in modern medicine, highlighting disease progression through Tridosha imbalance and comparing it with contemporary understanding of Alopecia's pathogenesis.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review correlates Indralupta, described in Ayurveda, with modern Alopecia Areata, elaborating on its disease progression and pathogenesis involving Tridosha imbalance, primarily Pitta and Vata, and Rakta dushti, for a better understanding of intervention approaches.
May 2026 in “Riset Informasi Kesehatan” This experimental study evaluated shampoo formulations with varying concentrations of candlenut oil, concluding that the 12% formulation (Formula 2) demonstrated optimal physical characteristics and quality standards, with acceptable pH and viscosity but reduced foam stability at higher oil concentrations.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study concluded that combining the Shumin treatment instrument with oral doxycycline provides better clinical outcomes for rosacea than combining red light therapy with doxycycline, while both regimens improved quality-of-life scores and reduced Demodex counts.
May 2026 in “Science Advances” This research observed that translation initiation shifts from cap-dependent to IRES-mediated pathways varied across tissues and cell types under stress and differentiation conditions in mice, with low IRES/Cap ratios signaling high stemness and potential multipotency, mediated by the RNA processing protein PTBP1.
May 2026 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” This study developed an herbal shampoo using traditional plant ingredients, demonstrating its effective cleansing, conditioning, and protective properties while minimizing synthetic chemicals, aligning with consumer preferences for natural and sustainable personal care products.
May 2026 in “Animal Bioscience” This study found that m6A-circHECA enhances the differentiation of stem cells into hair follicle lineages in cashmere goats by sequestering miR-449a-5p, boosting LEF1 gene expression, and activating the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
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.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” This study evaluated a polyherbal powder shampoo composed of natural ingredients like Neem and Amla, finding it to have good stability, cleansing ability, and no irritation, offering a safe alternative to synthetic shampoos for regular use in hair care.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study aims to develop and evaluate a trio pack of polyherbal hair care products—including shampoo, conditioner, and serum—with the goal of promoting hair and scalp health due to the benefits of herbal ingredients and minimal side effects.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study aims to formulate and evaluate a new trio pack consisting of shampoo, conditioner, and serum with botanical extracts, targeting hair and scalp maintenance and growth, as such a comprehensive formulation is currently not available in the market.
April 2026 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” In this study, researchers developed a herbal anti-dandruff shampoo using natural ingredients like Shikakai and Neem powder, aiming to effectively reduce dandruff while minimizing the side effects associated with traditional chemical-based treatments.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study involved a 25-year-old woman treated for severe hair loss with Anu Taila Nasya, Shiro Abhyanga, and iron supplements for 21 days, and found significant improvement in hair density, texture, and scalp condition.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study observed that an integrative approach using Anu Taila Nasya, Shiro Abhyanga, and iron supplementation significantly reduced hair fall and improved scalp and hair condition in a 25-year-old female patient with Khalitya.
April 2026 in “Biomedicines” This review highlights advancements in peptide-based treatments for hair loss, outlining their potential benefits and limitations, and suggests that combining peptide formulations with nanosystems may overcome existing challenges in hair regrowth therapies according to this source.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the development and benefits of herbal hair dye formulations using medicinal plants like henna and indigo, noting their potential as safer, eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic dyes due to their nourishing and protective properties for hair and scalp.