111 citations
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March 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” This review discusses the potential use of liposomal formulations to enhance the effectiveness of cosmeceutical delivery through the skin barrier, with no new clinical results reported.
31 citations
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September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article reviews anthralin's pharmacology, mode of action, and its use for psoriasis and other dermatoses, but reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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September 2010 in “Clothing and Textiles Research Journal” This preliminary study found that poplar seed hair fibers have promising properties for use as environmentally friendly, lightweight insulation, with similar thermal resistance to wool and polyester despite being slightly less effective than down.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” This study formulated an herbal shampoo using natural extracts and compared its physicochemical properties, such as pH and foam consistency, with commercial shampoos, finding that both performed similarly in conditioning tests conducted with twenty volunteers.
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April 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” In this study, researchers developed an herbal face pack using ingredients like turmeric and neem, assessing its safety and efficacy. They reported that the formulation's properties, such as pH and stability, support its potential as a safe and effective alternative to synthetic skincare products.
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” This review article highlights the potential benefits of herbal remedies for hair loss, suggesting that formulating hair scrubs from herbal ingredients may effectively prevent and treat hair problems by improving self-confidence and self-esteem.
January 2026 in “Nature Communications” This study presented a new wearable textile-based device with near-infrared OLEDs that significantly reduced cell aging markers and improved cell migration in vitro, suggesting it as a promising, non-invasive phototherapy option for hair follicle treatment and hair-loss management.
November 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This study aimed to formulate and test a hair conditioning mask using natural ingredients like flax seeds, rice water, and vitamin E, suggesting potential benefits in addressing issues like hair loss, dryness, frizziness, dullness, and dandruff while meeting customer demand for strong and shiny hair.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Novel Research and Development” In this review, the authors discussed herbal hair cosmetics, highlighting natural ingredients like hibiscus and aloe vera that may nourish hair and improve scalp health without synthetic chemicals' side effects.
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.
June 2025 in “INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT” This study assessed a herbal dry shampoo comprising natural ingredients like Shikakai and Reetha, finding it effectively passed physicochemical tests but highlighted the need for more research to optimize product quality and safety.
April 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This study developed a herbal face pack using natural ingredients like neem, turmeric, and sandalwood, and concluded that it can be a safe and effective alternative to chemical-based skincare products after evaluating its stability, spreadability, and non-irritant properties.
January 2025 in “INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT” This abstract highlights the increasing significance of herbal hair conditioners, which blend traditional plant-based ingredients with modern hair care needs, offering benefits like nourishing and protecting hair without harsh chemicals, and meeting consumer preferences for eco-friendly, organic products in the beauty industry.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications” This study examines the formulation and effectiveness of a natural hair gel made with Mussaenda frondosa leaf extract for its potential anti-dandruff benefits, highlighting its safety and additional advantages for promoting hair and scalp health.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Clinical Research” This study reported the development of a scalp serum containing Beta-Sitosterol and nutrient-rich oils, showing stable physicochemical properties, suggesting potential for promoting hair growth and scalp health, though further clinical testing in humans is needed to confirm effectiveness.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research” This study reviewed existing literature on Androgenetic Alopecia treatments, finding that minoxidil promotes hair growth but can cause side effects due to its traditional formulations. Novel delivery systems like film-forming sprays may reduce these side effects and enhance efficacy.
January 2024 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” This study formulated a poly-herbal shampoo using ingredients like hibiscus, neem, and alo-vera and evaluated its cosmetic properties, reporting positive organoleptic and physico-chemical characteristics, with the potential for safe use as a hair cleansing and conditioning product.
September 2023 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” This study developed and tested an herbal shampoo containing tea, ashwagandha, sandalwood, and nagarmotha, finding it exhibited good cleansing properties and effectively controlled Candida and Malassezia fungi.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” In this study, the researchers investigated the effectiveness of shampoo containing herbal extracts, specifically Neem and Tulsi, for managing dandruff and found it may offer benefits compared to synthetic drugs, which often cause side effects.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This study concluded that a hair emulgel formulation combining extracts from four medicinal plants demonstrated desirable characteristics of spreadability, viscosity, pH, and safety, making it effective, harmless, and economical for potential hair care use.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development” This study developed a herbal hair serum using Bougainvillea glabra extract and found it to be a safe and stable formulation with potential for promoting hair growth, reducing hair fall, and nourishing the scalp, without causing skin irritation.
This study developed and tested a polyherbal anti-dandruff hair serum using natural ingredients with antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and conditioning properties, reporting notable antifungal efficacy, good stability, and satisfactory physicochemical characteristics, suggesting the serum is a safe and effective natural alternative for daily dandruff treatment.
January 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This abstract outlines the concept and benefits of herbal hair masks, emphasizing that these plant-based formulations, including ingredients like Bhringraj and Hibiscus, may enhance scalp health and hair strength without adverse effects, but does not report specific research findings.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Surfactants and Detergents” This study found that hair treated with shampoo containing water-soluble silicone demonstrated smoother sliding and better detangling, compared to shampoo with water-insoluble silicone, due to differences in conditioning film formation.
52 citations
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August 1978 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” Human hair's ability to get wet is complex and can change with treatments, damage, and environment.
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January 2009 in “Transactions of the Materials Research Society of Japan” This study found that CMAD wool keratin may protect human hair from damage during repeated bleaching and permanent waving treatments.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study found that washing hair after reduction in a permanent waving process allows for significant reformation of disulfide cross-links, enhancing the strength and elasticity of hair fibers.
This study demonstrated that the differential wetting characterization (DWC) method can effectively differentiate changes in the wetting properties of hair fibers after chemical or physical treatment.
October 2025 in “Coloration Technology” In this study, a new delipidisation method that removes over 97% of key lipids from wool rapidly and without yellowing was reported to improve wool processing and printing quality.
4 citations
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January 2017 This source reports that two noninvasive tests, the pull test and a modified wash test, can help diagnose and determine the severity of different types of hair loss in women by assessing hair shedding and characteristics, offering a simple and cost-effective evaluation method.