January 2026 in “Eng—Advances in Engineering” This study developed a biodegradable nonwoven textile using a starch-based biopolymer and fruit extracts, resulting in materials that are stronger, more hydrophilic, and capable of releasing beneficial compounds over 72 hours, positioning them for potential use in medical, healthcare, and cosmetic applications.
December 2013 in “대한피부미용학회지” In this study, wheat sprout extract (fr. 5) application was associated with increased hair growth in C57BL/6 mice, suggesting its potential as a hair remedy product.
July 2026 in “Functional Foods in Health and Disease” In this study, oral administration of strawberry guava extract promoted hair growth in both mice and humans, with active components like adenosine, fructose, digalactosyldiacylglycerol, and pedunculagin contributing by enhancing skin blood flow and activating dermal papilla cells.
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July 2025 in “Functional Foods in Health and Disease” This study found that supplementation with CL22209, a standardized Asparagus racemosus root extract, significantly reduced menopausal symptoms and improved hormonal regulation among early perimenopausal women, with notable improvements in vasomotor and menstrual symptoms compared to placebo, while being safe and well-tolerated over 120 days.
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January 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” In this study, Salvia plebeia extract promoted hair growth by enhancing proliferation and anti-apoptotic effects in human dermal papilla cells and increased hair growth in treated mice.
This study found that ethanol and methanol extracts of Spirulina platensis did not exhibit cytotoxic activity on WiDr colon cancer cells.
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April 2016 in “Research and reports in urology” In a cell-free test setting, this study found that a novel saw palmetto extract effectively inhibited the 5α-reductase type II enzyme, showing promising bioactivity comparable to finasteride for promoting prostate health.
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.
August 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this clinical trial, oral consumption of a persimmon leaf extract-containing complex significantly increased hair density and thickness over 24 weeks compared to a placebo, although improvements in hair gloss were not statistically significant.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed that a topical serum containing Silybum marianum extract, manganese PCA, and Lespedeza capitata extract enhanced hair follicle growth and hair shaft elongation, while prolonging the anagen phase in an ex vivo human scalp skin model, suggesting potential benefits for hair loss treatment.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Pink berry extract effectively treats scalp issues from frequent head covering.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry” This study found that cubosomal suspensions significantly enhanced the hair growth-promoting effects of Thuja orientalis, Polygonum multiflorum Thunberg, and Espinosilla extracts in a mouse model, making them as effective as Minoxidil.
In a study on hair loss treatment, researchers found that a serum containing Cinchona succirubra extract and caffeine improved hair density and reduced hair loss in individuals with acute telogen effluvium after 16 weeks of use, with significant improvements observable after just 4 weeks.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this clinical study, a serum containing Cinchona succirubra extract and Caffeine significantly improved hair growth and reduced hair loss in subjects with acute telogen effluvium.
February 2014 in “아시안뷰티화장품학술지” This review discusses various natural extracts, such as peppermint, rosemary, wild cultivated ginseng, and others, for their potential hair growth promotion effects and calls for further exploration into combinations with fewer side effects.
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July 2010 in “Advances in Therapy” SPET-085 effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to prostate issues, similar to finasteride.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, a serum containing Silybum marianum extract, Manganese PCA, and Lespedeza capitata extract improved hair growth and prolonged the anagen phase in a human scalp skin model.
January 2019 in “Prosiding Program Kreativitas Mahasiswa” This study found that a 15% Pisum sativum extract concentration in hair tonic showed the most effective hair growth, with a length of 14.51mm and weight of 0.16g.
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January 2009 This article reviews the development of a topical hair growth agent using natural extracts and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further evaluation of its efficacy.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout extract significantly accelerated hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting its potential as a safe and effective natural therapy.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study demonstrated that several botanical extracts possess antioxidant properties, reducing oxidative stress and lipid oxidation in scalp treatments, with rosemary extract showing potential to improve scalp condition in a 4-week consumer trial.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports that Plantago asiatica L. extract may promote hair growth by enhancing growth factor production and activating specific signaling pathways in hair follicle dermal papilla cells.
January 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract discusses the FitSpresso weight loss supplement's potential benefits and mechanisms but provides no clinical research findings; it reports on its ingredients and consumer ratings instead.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that watercress extract may help treat hair loss by increasing RSPO1 secretion and decreasing DKK1 secretion, improving hair thickness and density in clinical trials.
December 2025 in “JURNAL PIJAR MIPA” This study found that a natural hair tonic spray formulated from 15% water pumpkin fruit extract promoted rabbit hair growth to a degree comparable to a synthetic control.
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March 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that α-spinasterol treatment significantly reduced testosterone propionate-induced prostatic hyperplasia in rats, suggesting potential benefits for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia.
November 2022 in “Liberal Arts Innovation Center” In this study, spirulina extract was reported to exhibit antioxidant properties and enhance cell proliferation in dermal papilla cells, suggesting its potential for scalp protection and possibly reversing hair loss.
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October 2008 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses the benefits of non-denatured soybean extracts in skincare, suggesting potential roles in skin lightening, anti-aging, delaying hair growth, and photoprotection, but it reports no new clinical results.
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April 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study found that a topical plant worm extract significantly accelerated hair regrowth in mice without apparent toxicity or side effects.
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September 2020 in “Andrologia” This study found that Origanum vulgare extract improved testicular structure and function in mice against finasteride-induced damage by enhancing antioxidant defense and modulating gene expression related to apoptosis.