July 2026 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study found that combined dietary supplementation of sodium hyaluronate and eggshell membrane was associated with various improvements in skin and coat health markers in healthy Ragdoll cats.
This study proposed a new standardized in vitro framework using human hair tresses to evaluate cosmetic hair product performance and found significant improvements in hair breakage, tensile strength, shine, volume, and frizz control compared to a control group without such changes.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This research reports that KCV and its palmitoylated derivatives show strong effectiveness in strengthening hair proteins, indicating their potential for use in advanced hair care products.
December 2025 in “Sustainable Chemistry One World” In this study, researchers found that mangosteen pericarp extract, combined with FeSO₄ as a mordant, effectively produced a stable reddish hair dye on bleached hair, with good color persistence and enhanced tensile strength, indicating its potential as an eco-friendly and safer alternative to synthetic dyes.
January 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study assessed the effects of chemical treatments on hair fiber integrity and found that conditioners with vegetable oils like jojoba and coconut enhanced hydrophobicity and reduced combing friction except for jojoba, while participants preferred these oil-containing conditioners over the base formulation.
298 citations
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June 2019 in “Marine Drugs” This review discusses the properties and bioextraction methods of chitin and chitosans, emphasizing their potential use in eco-friendly cosmetic manufacturing and reports no new experimental findings.
90 citations
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July 2014 in “Conservation Physiology” This study found that hair cortisol concentration in free-ranging brown bears is influenced by handling methods, body condition, and potentially both short- and long-term stressors.
80 citations
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April 2006 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” This review discusses factors affecting hair aging and the current pharmacological treatments for androgenetic alopecia, mentioning topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, but does not present new clinical findings.
34 citations
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January 2022 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This review highlights the use of natural products in cosmetic-containing herbals for skin and hair care but reports no new clinical results, calling attention to their claimed curative properties and minimal side effects.
25 citations
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March 2024 in “Sustainability” This paper discusses strategies for creating sustainable cosmetic emulsions, highlighting the use of food waste, fermentation processes, and low-energy emulsification methods to minimize carbon footprint while preserving the bioactive properties of raw materials.
25 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” This study concluded that the formulated polyherbal shampoo is a chemical-free product with nourishing, conditioning, cleansing, and antimicrobial effects.
20 citations
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May 2023 in “Cancer Nanotechnology” The researchers reported that their novel formulation of pterostilbene-loaded ethoniosomes with folic acid coating effectively targeted lung cancer cells in vitro and demonstrated promising results in animal models, indicating potential for future targeted chemotherapy applications.
13 citations
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September 2023 in “Molecules” This study found that encapsulating coffee berry extract in nanoliposomes improved its stability, reduced toxicity, and enhanced its anti-aging effects on skin elasticity and lightening more than free extract.
12 citations
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March 2019 in “Cosmetics” In this study, a combined regimen of an oral supplement with Pinus pinaster, Grape seed extract, vitamins, and minerals, plus high SPF sunscreen, significantly improved mild-to-moderate facial melasma in 30 women over 84 days, reducing pigmentation and enhancing cosmetic appearance with no reported adverse effects.
9 citations
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December 2022 in “Antibiotics” This study found that coconut seed extract may effectively treat scabies in rabbits by improving infection signs and causing high mite mortality, suggesting its potential as a cost-effective herbal alternative.
9 citations
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November 2022 in “Applied sciences” This review explores marine algae-derived phenolic compounds and their potential cosmeceutical benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This pilot study suggests that topical PRP may improve facial rejuvenation, with observed enhancements in collagen production and skin architecture over 8 weeks.
8 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” This study reviews the use of nanofat in facial rejuvenation and cosmetic surgery, highlighting its potential for improving skin appearance and treating conditions like wrinkles and acne scars, yet emphasizes the need for further research into its long-term efficacy and safety.
6 citations
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March 2023 in “Materials” In this study, researchers developed an acellular bioscaffold made from ovine tendon collagen with an antibacterial coating for treating skin wounds. They found that genipin crosslinking improves the scaffold's properties, and with plasma polymerisation, it enhances antibacterial activity, potentially benefiting wound healing.
5 citations
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November 2025 in “Biomolecules” This review examines the benefits of topical hyaluronic acid in cosmetic applications, noting its ability to penetrate the skin in low-molecular-weight forms and highlighting safety supported by clinical trials.
5 citations
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March 2022 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study proposed a model that accurately predicts skin condition using genotype information and machine learning, suggesting potential for creating customized cosmetics.
4 citations
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April 2022 in “Animals” This study found that environmental conditions significantly influenced rabbit coat quality, while dietary linseed oil supplementation changed the fatty acid profile but did not improve coat thickness or heat protection.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Cosmetics” This study found that a 12-week regimen of a botanical supplement significantly improved skin and scalp health in women exposed to high pollution, enhancing factors like skin radiance, moisturization, and reducing wrinkle depth and scalp redness compared to a placebo.
3 citations
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April 2024 in “Dentistry Journal” In this study, oral care products like foams and a spray, similar to tap water, improved salivary pH and oral clearance rates after exposure to Coca-Cola® in young adults, but no significant differences were found between these products and tap water.
3 citations
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October 2023 in “Cosmetics” This narrative review concluded that lifestyle factors such as nutrition, sleep, exercise, and social interactions play key roles in improving skin health and well-being with aging, and suggests social media campaigns could promote beneficial lifestyle changes in the future.
2 citations
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December 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review reports on the effects of aging on hair characteristics such as pigmentation, growth, and structural properties across genders and ethnicities, highlighting the importance of scalp health and suggesting cosmetic solutions to improve the appearance of aged hair.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Healthcare” This study found that among young patients with acne vulgaris, combining a 675 nm red-light laser with isotretinoin led to more rapid and pronounced improvement in lesion severity compared to laser treatment alone, without adverse events.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine” This review found that both oral and topical soy-based products showed positive effects on various skin-related outcomes, including aging signs and skin barrier function, but topical applications were more likely to improve skin barrier status compared to oral supplementation.
2 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” In this study, two methotrexate-loaded liquid crystal formulations for topical application showed immunomodulatory effects and induced skin changes in mice with imiquimod-induced psoriasis.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” This study explores the transformative role of tissue engineering in cosmetics, highlighting innovations like lab-grown skin and personalized grafts that enhance product efficacy, offer ethical alternatives to animal testing, and address aesthetic issues such as scarring and aging.