January 2025 in “Theseus (Ammattikorkeakoulujen)” In this study, a Finnish functional ingredient called SpruceSugar™ was found to slightly reduce scalp oil (sebum) and water loss compared to a control over four weeks, although differences were not statistically significant. Both study groups experienced similar improvements in scalp moisture.
June 2014 in “Professional Beauty” This article explores the rising popularity of body sugaring as a hair removal technique and reports no new research findings.
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July 2023 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” 10 citations
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March 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article describes the ancient technique of sugaring for hair removal, highlighting its effectiveness in achieving hairless and exfoliated skin and noting its cost-effectiveness and practicality.
February 2022 in “Fibers” This study found that a sucrose-based crosslinker can effectively straighten hair and maintain durability in high humidity and through repeated washings without affecting the hair's tensile properties or causing surface damage.
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April 2020 in “Journal of surfactants and detergents” This study found that shampoos with sugar-derived surfactants improved hair cleansing properties, were less cytotoxic, and resulted in easier hair combing compared to formulations containing sodium laureth sulfate.
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study assessed the dermatologic potential of western red cedar, white spruce, birch, balsam poplar, and black spruce used in First Nations medicine, highlighting several active compounds relevant to dermatology, but noted a lack of high-quality evidence in existing research.
February 2024 in “ComFin Research” This source describes the traditional uses of Avaram (Senna auriculata) in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine, highlighting its application in treating diabetes, asthma, and skin conditions, with potential benefits for blood sugar, skin tone, and hair growth due to its antioxidant content.
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September 2022 This study found that sugar waxing led to slower hair growth and reduced hair thickness, but increased ingrown hair and inflammation compared to hard waxing.
May 2026 in “Applied Sciences” In this review, the authors reported that sprout extracts, rich in bioactive compounds, show promising effects on skin health, such as enhancing collagen synthesis, improving hydration, and reducing inflammation, though most evidence comes from laboratory and animal studies.
August 2011 in “SpringerReference” January 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules”
May 2023 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This study conducted a comprehensive pharmacognostic and phytochemical analysis of Sphagneticola calendulacea stem, identifying tannin-filled cells, various secondary metabolites, and significant physicochemical characteristics, which could aid in authenticating the plant for therapeutic use.
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January 2020 in “Gastronomica The Journal of Food and Culture” This article reviews the cultural history and changing scientific perceptions of peppercorn as a "numbing spice," focusing on its historical, medical, and literary significance, but provides no new research findings.
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January 2011 This thesis explores the synthesis and antiproliferative properties of phenylpropanoid sucrose esters, noting the absence of synthetic methods for most of this compound class due to their structural complexity.
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May 2017 in “Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine” Among in vitro and in vivo models, this study found that Miscanthus sinensis var. purpurascens flower extract may promote hair growth, potentially by modulating growth factor expressions and facilitating earlier hair follicle transitions in treated mice.
July 2021 in “Asia-Pacific journal of convergent research interchange” This research on dermal papilla cells found that Sparasis crispa increased mRNA expression related to hair production and may help in hair generation cycles, but its impact on male hair loss treatment remains uncertain.
May 2022 in “Journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry” This study carried out a detailed pharmacognostic and phytochemical analysis of Sphagneticola calendulacea leaves, which may help authenticate this plant used in treating inflammation and alopecia.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, it was found that the PSR™ technology enhanced the phytochemical content and antioxidant and anti-aging properties of sprouted seed extracts compared to conventional methods, with growth temperature also affecting the extract's composition and quality.
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March 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that formulations containing saccharide isomerate significantly improved scalp flaking, sebum secretion, and transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in an adult Chinese population with dandruff.
June 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This study found that women in China who consumed sugar-sweetened beverages more than seven times per week had a higher risk of experiencing hair loss, and anxiety may mediate this link.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This promotional text for Kudo Zero Sugar Collagen Support Gummies highlights their potential benefits for skin appearance but reports no new clinical research findings.
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August 2019 in “Environmental research” This study found that the Pseudomonas sp. T5-6-I strain significantly increased selenium accumulation and root hair density in Brassica oleracea, highlighting its potential for phytoremediation and biofortification.
May 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study found that the nutraceutical gummy Xtressé™ may promote hair density and follicular growth in women with perceived hair thinning, offering a user-friendly alternative to traditional supplements.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Substance P helps restore skin thickness and cell renewal when sensory nerves are reduced.
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.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract discusses Ignite Amazonian Sunrise Drops, a weight loss supplement that claims to boost metabolism using natural ingredients but reports no new scientific findings.
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.