15 citations
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November 2017 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” This study found that co-applying Curcuma aeruginosa extract or essential oil with minoxidil significantly increased minoxidil's skin penetration in an ex vivo setting, suggesting an improved topical treatment strategy for androgenic alopecia with greater efficacy and the potential for lower minoxidil doses.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that a high sesquiterpene C. aeruginosa extract significantly reduced axillary hair growth in women compared to placebo with no apparent adverse effects.
January 2018 in “Figshare” This study found that a high-sesquiterpene extract from Curcuma aeruginosa slowed axillary hair growth in women by 22% compared to placebo over 12 weeks, with results delayed by 6 weeks, and participants reported satisfaction without adverse effects.
5 citations
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August 2018 This paper highlights the growing scientific interest in plant extracts for cosmetics due to their potential benefits, including antioxidant, antimicrobial, and protective properties, while emphasizing the need for quality and safety assessment to mitigate possible adverse reactions.
3 citations
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November 2019 in “Cosmetics” In this clinical study, researchers observed that a shampoo formulated with Inula helenium and Caesalpinia Sappan extracts significantly increased total hair count after 16 and 24 weeks in patients with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting it may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.