April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study investigated a herbal hair lotion using natural ingredients like rosemary and fenugreek extracts, finding that the F3 formulation had optimal spreadability, absorbency, washability, and stability, without causing skin irritation.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported the successful formulation and evaluation of a herbal hair lotion using natural ingredients; among tested versions, formulation F3 demonstrated superior spreadability, absorbency, and stability without causing skin irritation.
March 2026 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this case report, a 3-month-old puppy with Malassezia dermatitis showed substantial improvement and complete recovery from pruritus, skin lesions, and hair loss after four weeks of treatment with Sebazole® shampoo, apple cider vinegar, virgin coconut oil, and diphenhydramine.
December 2025 in “Phytomedicine Plus” This review summarizes recent advances in alopecia management, focusing on combining synthetic and herbal therapies with innovative drug delivery systems like nanocarriers to enhance effectiveness and reduce side effects, while noting challenges with skin penetration and bioavailability.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review assessed a traditionally prepared herbal hair oil, finding it exhibited favorable physicochemical properties and stability, with no skin irritation, suggesting it may be a safe natural alternative to synthetic hair care products for promoting healthy hair and scalp.
October 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlighted the potential benefits of herbal hair oils as a natural alternative to synthetic hair care products, noting that a traditionally prepared formulation demonstrated favorable physicochemical properties and no skin irritation, while promoting healthy hair and scalp.
This source reviews the traditional and ethnopharmacological uses of Adiantum capillus-veneris Linn (Maidenhair fern), noting its historical applications for ailments such as alopecia and skin disorders, and highlights its modern pharmacological effects, including anticonvulsant and anti-inflammatory properties, confirmed in recent research.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy” This review investigates Jeemuta Bhringadi Taila, an Ayurvedic herbal oil formulation, exploring traditional claims of its benefits for hair health, skin issues, and other ailments by examining its ingredients and available scientific research, aiming to assess its relevance in modern healthcare.
This pilot study found that a high fat lard diet may protect against fibrosis and affect the hair follicle cycle in a mouse model of systemic sclerosis, unlike a high fat coconut oil diet.
This study developed O/W hair mask emulsions with collagen hydrolysate, keratin, and natural oils, reporting that they are stable, physiologically acceptable for skin, creamy, non-greasy, and hydrophilic, with properties suitable for cosmetic applications in hair care.
January 2022 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” In this study, the application of Enriched and Enhanced Virgin Coconut Oil reportedly improved hair growth and reduced the appearance of scars in a teacher with cancer, suggesting benefits over typical post-chemotherapy recovery.
This article discusses the cosmetic potential of grapefruit, particularly its skin conditioning and hair growth benefits, but reports no new research findings.
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses side effects and allergy contact dermatitis caused by essential oils in cosmetic products and reports no new clinical results.
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August 2024 in “Cosmetics” This study found that a 12-week regimen of a botanical supplement significantly improved skin and scalp health in women exposed to high pollution, enhancing factors like skin radiance, moisturization, and reducing wrinkle depth and scalp redness compared to a placebo.
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December 2021 in “Cosmetics” This literature review discusses recent advances in using essential oils and their components in cosmetic products, highlighting their diverse benefits and challenges in formulation due to varying chemical profiles, as well as addressing safety considerations for these natural ingredients.
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June 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses how acute exposures to environmental and internal stressors can quickly alter skin functions, leading to various dermatological symptoms, and calls for more research on these short-term effects.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source highlights the growing trend towards natural, cruelty-free beauty products as everyday choices by 2026, with the Indian brand Soulflower noted for its affordable, eco-conscious essential oils, soaps, and haircare, offering a 10% discount via their SKV10 coupon code.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research doesn't report specific experimental results but presents Soulflower's 2026 offerings of natural, toxin-free, and cruelty-free beauty and wellness products, with details of a promotional coupon for savings on essential oils, soaps, and haircare solutions.
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October 2000 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review discusses the characteristics, impact, and management challenges of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research and early detection strategies.
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March 2017 in “African Journal of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicines” This study found that linseed oil, rich in flavonoids and terpenoids, significantly improved burn wound healing in terms of faster contraction, reduced inflammation, and enhanced tissue regeneration compared to other treatments, without adverse effects.
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September 2024 in “Cosmetics” This study assessed the antioxidant properties and contents of carotenoids and chlorophylls in 10 plant oils, finding fenugreek seed oil to be highest in carotenoids and pomegranate oil most active against free radicals, highlighting their potential as natural materials with antioxidant benefits.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This commentary discusses the potential of natural volatiles in medical aromatherapy, highlighting their ability to synergize with other drugs and modulate biological processes, but reports no new results.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Ginseng Research/Journal of ginseng research” This review discusses the chemical composition, potential health benefits, and extraction methods of red ginseng oil, and reports no new clinical results but emphasizes safety and proposed molecular mechanisms.
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July 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study reports that pumpkin seed oil-loaded niosomes significantly decreased hair loss and increased hair growth indicators in vivo, suggesting potential as a natural anti-hair loss therapy.
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February 2025 in “Cell Reports” In this study, inducible whole-body Acly-knockout mice revealed that ACLY is essential for skin homeostasis, as its deficiency led to increased sebum production and skin abnormalities, indicating a vital role for cytosolic acetyl-CoA synthesis in preserving skin barrier integrity and systemic lipid regulation.
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March 2022 in “Haya: the Saudi journal of life sciences” This review discusses the various benefits of date palm, including its use in cardiovascular health, cosmetics, and skin and hair treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.
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December 2022 in “Genes” This study found that recombinant oleosin-hFGF5 expressed in Arabidopsis can inhibit hair regeneration by decreasing the proliferation of hair follicle epithelial cells.
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December 2021 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” This study found that a herbal hair oil formulation from various plants showed good hair growth and weight without irritation, suggesting potential for improving hair growth.
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January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” This review discusses the essential role of linoleic acid in preventing deficiency symptoms and enhancing skin function, but notes that scientific knowledge on its potential therapeutic use for skin diseases remains limited.
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.