10 citations,
October 2019 in “Acta Pharmaceutica” Medicinal plants are used to treat skin conditions, but more evidence is needed before recommending them widely.
January 2021 in “AIP conference proceedings” A hair serum made from coffee by-products can promote hair growth and is safe, but needs less stickiness.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” More people are becoming allergic to natural products like propolis and marigold, especially women.
1 citations,
April 2023 in “Biomolecules” Fermented papaya and mangosteen in hair care products helped prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain products and treatments can improve hair health and growth.
1 citations,
April 2022 in “Applied sciences” Bitter melon extract may help prevent hair loss and can be used in cosmetic products.
1 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair care products reduced hair roughness, a combination of Stemoxydine and Resveratrol increased hair density, fermented mackerel oil promoted hair growth, and genes TERT and Bmi-1 helped create new hair follicles.
Cosmeceuticals can improve skin health and appearance but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
20 citations,
September 2019 in “Nanomaterials” A portable device can create nanofibers to improve the appearance of thinning hair better than commercial products.
2 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” A new method was developed to accurately detect and measure 47 different drug ingredients in various products.
67 citations,
May 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Peptides, proteins, and growth factors in skincare show promise for improving skin health.
25 citations,
May 2020 in “Progress in Organic Coatings” Castor oil-based polyurethanes are promising for making safe, strong-performing, eco-friendly hair-styling products.
3 citations,
May 2022 in “Dermatologic surgery” Exosomes could help with skin and hair, but more research and better methods are needed.
1 citations,
March 2022 in “The Scientific World Journal” The cream made from cocoa pod peel can promote hair growth but may cause skin irritation.
August 2022 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” Certain plant extracts can effectively and safely reduce seborrhea when used in properly formulated scalp care products.
January 1994 in “SÖFW. Seifen, Öle, Fette, Wachse” Multiactive ingredients like panthenol and B-vitamins improve hair and skin health.
182 citations,
December 2007 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Hair follicles significantly increase the speed and amount of caffeine absorbed through the skin.
39 citations,
January 2013 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Nanoparticles show promise for drug delivery through hair follicles but not through healthy skin.
17 citations,
February 2015 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” Southeast Asian herbs show promise for skin and hair care, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness in cosmetics.
9 citations,
July 2012 in “Dermatitis” Hair dye with para-phenylenediamine can cause skin depigmentation.
6 citations,
August 2019 in “Indian drugs” Ethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin and show promise for treating male pattern baldness.
3 citations,
January 2023 in “Regenerative Medicine” Exosomes show promise for skin and hair rejuvenation, but more research and regulation are needed before they can be widely used.
2 citations,
June 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Soy supplements improve various skin conditions and aging signs, with topical use boosting skin barrier function.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “PubMed” Autologous serum, a substance from a patient's own blood, is effective in skin treatments for wound healing, skin rejuvenation, acne scars, and hair loss, with low risk of allergies or disease transmission.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The moisturizer with phytol improved skin texture and reduced fine wrinkles better than the moisturizer without it.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” Caffeine is beneficial for skin and hair treatments but needs better delivery methods to penetrate deeper skin layers.
October 2023 in “Dermatological reviews” Fibroblast-derived growth factors and exosomes can significantly improve skin aging.
Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles show potential for improving skin health in cosmetics, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
April 2021 in “Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications/Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications ” Repeated use of protein hair conditioner with heat or gamma irradiation can harm skin and hair health in rats.
Herbal oils like coconut, sunflower, and almond are popular in cosmetics for their skin and hair benefits with minimal side effects.