June 2026 in “Lahore Garrison University Journal of Life Sciences” In this preliminary study, selenium-resistant bacteria and selenium-treated pea sprout extracts showed minimal inhibitory effects on the dandruff-associated fungus Malassezia furfur compared to controls, suggesting potential for further investigation.
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October 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” In this study, researchers investigated GAGs from the marine invertebrate Microcosmus exasperatus, finding that its polysaccharides possess antitumoral properties without affecting anticoagulant activity. The unique composition shows potential for cancer treatment when combined with existing therapies in future studies.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a natural herbal shampoo using extracts from plants like amla and aloe vera, demonstrating effective hair and scalp cleansing, good foaming capacity, and eco-friendliness, aligning with consumer demand for sustainable personal care products.
January 2017 in “대한본초학회지(본초분과학회지)” This study found that Sinseon-yukza-hwan extract has strong antioxidative properties, effectively inhibiting free radical generation, which supports its potential use as a natural antioxidant.
March 2012 in “Al-Azhar Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the n-butanol extract of Russelia equisetiformis showed the strongest antidepressant effect, while its hydro-alcohol extract demonstrated significant hepatoprotective effects.
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.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This study found that an oral marine protein supplement significantly increased hair growth and reduced hair shedding in women with temporary thinning hair over 90 days compared to a placebo.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal shampoo using bael extract was formulated and found to have good cleansing efficiency and stable properties, suggesting it as a safe and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic shampoos with potential benefits for scalp health.
April 2023 in “Jurnal Farmasi Indonesia” In this study using New Zealand White rabbits, a nanoemulsion combining candlenut oil and celery powder improved hair growth over 28 days, showing greater hair weight and thickness than both positive and negative controls, suggesting potential as an alopecia treatment.
June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” In this study, KeraGLO, a nutritional supplement with hydrolyzed keratin, was shown to significantly improve skin wrinkle depth, smoothness, moisture, firmness, and hair health in healthy adult females over a 90-day period at both 500mg and 1000mg doses compared to baseline.
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June 2021 in “Agronomy” This study found that biostimulant application in lettuce cultivation led to significant yield and phytochemical enhancements, with effects varying between green and red cultivars depending on the treatment method used.
This study developed a natural herbal hair dye powder using Eclipta prostrata, Nigella sativa, and Aloe Vera, which offers safe and environmentally friendly hair coloring while avoiding harmful effects associated with conventional dyes.
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Food Science and Technology” This perspective proposes a new classification system for "superfoods" to better align them with environmental and social sustainability goals, emphasizing plant-based sources over animal-based ones due to lower greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation impacts.
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April 2017 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, nitrogen starvation in Chlorella sp. FC2 IITG led to increased lipid accumulation by altering the expression of enzymes involved in various metabolic pathways, suggesting potential for genetic engineering of microalgae.
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February 2013 in “Nutrition” This article reviews the role of prebiotics and the potential of green tea and selenium as alternatives due to their non-toxic nature, but it reports no new research findings.
September 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this randomized, placebo-controlled study, Kūlaris supplementation significantly improved quality of life for participants with mild-to-severe acne over 12 weeks, though no significant changes in general skin health measures were observed compared to placebo.
This study suggests that shiitake mushroom, buckwheat, soybean, cypress, and seaweed fulvescens may be potential candidates for use in scalp care cosmetics due to their antioxidative and antimicrobial properties, safety, and favorable user feedback.
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December 2022 in “Toxicological Research” December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses the potential benefits of Surbhi Green Tea Shampoo, including hair strengthening and increased growth, but presents no new experimental evidence supporting these claims.
March 2025 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study explored the potential of the lysate and lipoteichoic acid from Lactiplantibacillus plantarum APsulloc 331261 to improve scalp seborrheic dermatitis by modulating inflammatory and lipogenesis pathways in vitro, suggesting potential as a natural treatment option.
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October 2020 in “Food Science and Technology” This study identified nine fungal genera, including Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Cladosporium, in dry salted shrimp samples from Rio Branco, Acre, highlighting the need for improved hygienic practices in processing to prevent potential public health risks from mycotoxin producers.
March 2025 in “INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACY” This review article discusses the potential of macroalgae, including red, green, and brown varieties, in treating alopecia by stimulating hair growth in follicles, highlighting findings from 18 articles that suggest different types of algae possess anti-alopecia properties.
August 2023 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” This review highlights the bioactive compounds in the brown seaweeds Undaria pinnatifida (wakame) and Saccharina japonica (kombu), detailing their various health benefits based on clinical studies, notably from Japan and elsewhere.
September 2022 in “International journal of green and herbal chemistry” This study formulated an herbal shampoo using fermented wheat gluten and traditional herbs, which reportedly promotes hair growth, nourishes, and strengthens hair, reducing hair fall.
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May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Nutraceuticals like Ashwagandha and Astaxanthin may help with hair loss, but supplement regulation is challenging.
September 2019 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology” In this study, 90 pediatric patients with scalp microsporia were treated with a combination of griseofulvin, Antral, sertaconazole nitrate cream, and Bion 3 Kid, resulting in complete recovery, reduced treatment duration, and prevention of disease recurrence and colds, with high drug tolerability.
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September 2023 in “Bioengineered” This review article discusses recent progress in the extraction and potential health benefits of oligosaccharides from brown seaweeds, especially focusing on their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and prebiotic properties, and possible applications in managing metabolic syndrome.
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January 2007 in “Environmental health perspectives” This case report highlights that a woman experienced arsenic toxicosis from kelp supplements, manifesting as alopecia and memory loss, which resolved after stopping the supplements.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Research” In this study, researchers developed and tested an herbal shampoo using natural ingredients like thuja, reetha, moringa, aloe vera, and hibiscus, finding it had satisfactory foaming, cleansing, conditioning, and stability properties, suggesting it could be a safe and sustainable alternative to conventional shampoos.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology” This study suggests that ultra-fine powders of steamed and lyophilized mature silkworms may have enhanced pharmacological effects compared to fine powders, possibly due to their smaller particle size.