January 2017 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” In this study, administering varying doses of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis leaf water extract to BALB/c mice for 28 days did not result in significant changes in haematological parameters, body weight, or food consumption, suggesting no noticeable toxicity effects in the tested conditions.
May 2024 in “NATIONS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES” This study aimed to determine the phenolic compound composition in Equisetum arvense stem extracts using HPLC, as the plant is commonly used in cosmetics for skin and hair care, but results are not reported here.
In this study, Monegy significantly improved hair repair in mice with epilate-induced hair loss, possibly through growth factor induction in hair follicles.
January 2007 in “Fashion & Textile Research Journal” This study found that ethanol extracts of A. koreanum improved serum cholesterol levels and protein recovery in rats with dry skin compared to water extracts.
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May 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” This study suggests that the water fraction of Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract promotes hair growth by inducing telogen hair follicles in mice to enter the anagen phase and stimulating cell differentiation.
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January 2019 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This study found that the ethanol extract of Sterculia urceolata and its fractions stimulated hair growth in male rabbits, with a 15% concentration of the water fraction showing the most significant effect.
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October 2018 in “International research journal of pharmacy” This study found that ethanol extract and n-hexane fraction of rampai leaves may stimulate hair growth in rabbits, showing potential as an anti-alopecia treatment.
December 2023 in “Polish Journal of Chemical Technology” This study found that Ajuga reptans leaf and root extracts, when incorporated into cosmetic products, improved skin hydration, elasticity, pore size, hyperpigmentation, and wrinkle depth.
June 2026 in “Functional Foods in Health and Disease” This study found that water extract of olive leaf may enhance markers linked to epidermal and dermal stem cell activity and potentially improve skin aging, especially in individuals who do not exercise regularly.
This study found that incorporating Aloe vera and celery extract into water or oil microemulsions promoted hair growth in rats, with the water-in-oil formulation showing faster initial results.
July 2019 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” This study reported that a 4% water fraction of green tea leaf extract showed the most effective hair growth promotion in rabbits.
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May 2021 in “Molecules” The researchers found that plant extracts from Papaver rhoeas L., Clitoria ternatea L., and Carthamus tinctorius L. are effective natural cosmetic dyes, offering intense and stable colors without cytotoxicity.
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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.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study investigated a herbal hair lotion using natural ingredients like rosemary and fenugreek extracts, finding that the F3 formulation had optimal spreadability, absorbency, washability, and stability, without causing skin irritation.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported the successful formulation and evaluation of a herbal hair lotion using natural ingredients; among tested versions, formulation F3 demonstrated superior spreadability, absorbency, and stability without causing skin irritation.
July 2025 in “Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering” Spirulina extract may effectively promote hair growth and reduce inflammation, offering a natural alternative for hair loss treatment.
January 2015 in “CHINESE JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (CHINESE VERSION)” This study developed a rapid and reliable ultra high performance liquid chromatography method for analyzing 17 key ingredients in hair growth cosmetics.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study observed that both in vitro and in vivo research demonstrated rice bran extract can significantly enhance collagen and elastin synthesis, reduce water loss, and improve skin quality and elasticity, highlighting its potential as a sustainable cosmetic ingredient.
August 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study suggests that a Lentinula edodes extract can improve skin barrier function, hydration, and sebum regulation, possibly by modulating vitamin D pathways, in individuals with oily and acne-prone skin.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, a herbal hair growth serum incorporating horsetail millet extract was formulated and evaluated, revealing satisfactory physicochemical attributes including pH, viscosity, and stability, and confirming the presence of beneficial phytochemicals like flavonoids and phenolic compounds.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study suggests that Medicago sativa extract, combined with UVA light, may enhance pigmentation in hypopigmented skin and hair, offering potential treatment for vitiligo.
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December 2015 in “Jurnal Online Universitas Gadjah Mada (Universitas Gadjah Mada)” This study found that a lotion containing 1% xanthan gum had the best physical stability for candlenut extract hair-restoring lotion, with no significant change in flavonoid content after storage.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study formulated a herbal hair growth serum with horsetail millet extract and found it exhibited satisfactory physicochemical properties, including stability and anti-inflammatory activity, suggesting potential benefits for improving hair and scalp health.
This study found that Ashwagandha root extract significantly improved skin and hair quality in healthy adults with hair loss or skin conditions over 75 days compared to placebo.
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March 2022 in “Journal of The Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers” This study found that fucoidan extracts from Sargassum glaucescens, particularly oligo-fucoidans, promoted hair growth and increased related gene expression in human dermal papilla cells and mice models.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, orally administered Centella asiatica extract, standardized for asiaticoside content, significantly improved skin barrier function, elasticity, and reduced signs of UVB-induced photoaging in hairless mice, highlighting its potential as a nutricosmetic for skin health.
January 2023 in “Health science reports” In this study, oral Pycnogenol® intake was reported to significantly increase hair density and improve scalp microcirculation in Han Chinese menopausal women over six months.
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January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that intradermal injections of autologous cell-free fat extract significantly improved the condition of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation patients, with high patient satisfaction and minimal adverse effects.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology” This exploratory pilot study reported that using a 2% Oleosome-FGF-2 fusion extract scalp serum twice daily for 84 days in women with telogen effluvium and brittle hair improved hair density, anagen/telogen ratio, hair shaft thickness, and scalp hydration compared to a placebo.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers investigated EGCG's spectroscopic properties and its interaction with DPPG lipid, finding that both experimental and theoretical approaches agree on the electronic transitions and reveal an increased absorbance due to molecular interactions.