May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated and evaluated a herbal hair oil combining coconut, olive, and other plant-based oils, finding it may promote hair growth, reduce hair fall, control dandruff, and improve scalp health, offering a stable, economical alternative to synthetic products.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences” This study developed and tested an herbal shampoo powder using medicinal plants, finding that formulation F6—which includes Tulsi and Neem—showed the highest antimicrobial efficacy against Pityrosporum ovale and Escherichia coli, with the formulations remaining non-irritant to skin and providing a stable alternative to synthetic shampoos.
April 2026 in “BMC Biotechnology” This study found that curcumin spanlastics demonstrated greater antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer activities in the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line compared to curcumin alone or curcumin nanocrystals, also affecting several cancer-related protein markers and showing enhanced solubility and activity.
January 2026 in “RIGGS Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business” This study evaluated formulations of a cream containing turmeric and ginger extracts for inhibiting underarm hair growth, finding that the formulation with 15% stearic acid and 3% triethanolamine had the most optimal physical characteristics and potential for cosmetic development.
January 2026 in “Lumbung Farmasi Jurnal Ilmu Kefarmasian” This study found that a topical emulsion containing purified extracts of sidr leaves and roasted candlenut seeds significantly increased hair growth compared to the base and 2% minoxidil, potentially through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
January 2026 in “Nanoscale Advances” In this study, a biocompatible zinc oxide nanocomposite loaded with the anticancer drug 9-Br-Nos demonstrated effective drug delivery and cytotoxicity against lung cancer cells in vitro, while also proving non-toxic to healthy cells, suggesting its potential for targeted lung cancer treatment.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” In a laboratory study, researchers found that a novel Bioactive Crosslink Repair Complex improved both the protection and repair of chemically damaged hair, enhancing tensile strength, shine, and cuticle alignment when added to bleaching mixtures and leave-in conditioners.
June 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study evaluated the physicochemical properties of an herbal shampoo formulated with natural ingredients like hibiscus and henna and compared it to a common marketed shampoo, finding it effectively replaced some chemical components with safer alternatives while maintaining similar characteristics.
December 2024 in “Pure and Applied Biology” This study focused on developing a safe, natural herbal shampoo that effectively cleanses, strengthens, darkens, and promotes hair growth without using synthetic chemicals, suggesting it as a viable alternative to synthetic options in hair care.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study reports that a novel Nano-Structured Lipid Carrier system for delivering dutasteride may enhance its anticancer effects while reducing systemic side effects in clinical settings.
This study reports that Hair RiseTM microemulsion, made from plant extracts, significantly enhanced hair follicle cell growth and improved hair growth signaling pathways, suggesting it as a plant-based alternative for androgenetic alopecia treatment.
March 2024 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” In this study, researchers developed a herbal shampoo using natural plant extracts, which maintained physicochemical properties and improved hair texture without the side effects commonly associated with synthetic ingredients.
This study found that the RADA-GHK and RADA-KGHK peptide hydrogels improved wound healing and cell growth without cytotoxicity, suggesting potential for use in skin regeneration.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This study evaluated a polyherbal hair oil formulation that included hibiscus flower and other plant extracts, suggesting it may increase hair growth, reduce hair loss, and provide dandruff protection.
February 2020 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This study developed a multipurpose herbal hair emulgel incorporating aloe vera, tea extract, coconut oil, and castor oil, aimed at promoting hair growth and controlling dandruff, hair fall, and greying. Evaluation found the product to be stable.
This study found that the Arabidopsis thaliana protein Formin 2 localizes to plasmodesmata and is crucial for regulating their permeability by anchoring actin filaments, which affects virus susceptibility.
This study found that using Labrasol® in phospholipid vesicle formulations improved minoxidil's skin delivery and local accumulation, showing potential for treating hair growth disorders.
March 2020 in “Upravlìnnâ, ekonomìka ta zabezpečennâ âkostì v farmacìï” This study developed quality control methods for the "Flavosterol" emulgel, which met the required quality standards and is intended for the prevention and treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
January 2017 in “Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study explored microemulsion formulations for delivering finasteride through the skin, finding that higher water concentrations increased permeation, which may inform optimal transdermal delivery for treating androgenetic alopecia.
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June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The authors outlined fundamental aspects of hair conditioners, including their purpose for enhancing hair management and luster, and evaluated three types—Herbal, Synthetic, and Ayurvedic—based on various properties such as pH and moisturization, focusing on ingredients like Aloe vera and flaxseed for potential hair repair benefits.
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May 2012 in “Indian drugs” This study found that a proniosomal gel formulation of finasteride increased anagen hair count in male volunteers with androgenic alopecia by 42.85% compared to the control group.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal hair mask formulated with natural ingredients like flaxseed and aloe vera and found it to be stable, non-irritant, and effective for conditioning and moisturizing hair, offering a safe alternative to synthetic products.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated a herbal hair mask made from natural ingredients, reporting it as stable, non-irritating, and effective for conditioning, moisturizing, and hair strengthening, positioning it as a safe natural alternative to synthetic hair products.
August 2024 in “Frontiers in Public Health” In this study, researchers developed and tested an Italian version of the Skindex-16AA to assess Health-Related Quality of Life in patients with moderate-to-severe Alopecia Areata, emphasizing the importance of patient perception in evaluating their mental health and quality of life.
This study found that a hair treatment cream using keratin protein from chicken feathers effectively improved damaged hair, particularly by repairing the surface layer.
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October 2000 in “PubMed” This review discusses the diagnosis and treatment of androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing the importance of realistic patient expectations due to the psychosocial impact of hair loss, and reports no new clinical results.
October 2022 in “European Heart Journal” This study found that extracellular vesicles derived from cardiosphere-derived cells classified as potent were effective in reducing cardiac hypertrophy and improving systemic health markers in rats with induced cardiac aging.
This study found that Anovlar effectively reduced pain in severe dysmenorrhea cases and regulated cycles in oligomenorrhea patients, but some side effects and occasional treatment failures were reported.
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January 2010 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” In this study, adding conditioning agents PA1, PA2, and PA3 to light blonde oxidative hair dyes improved combability and protein retention of light brown hair without affecting tensile strength, though PA1 and PA2 offered enhanced thermal protection.
March 1997 in “Fertility and sterility” This review suggests that finasteride is well-tolerated and potentially more effective than other treatments for hirsutism, with results confirmed by other studies.