NATURAL HAIR SERUM FORMULATIONS FOR SCALP CARE: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF ANTIFUNGAL AND ANTIBACTERIAL APPLICATIONS.

    July 2026 in “ Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) ”
    Abhishek, Meenakshi Verma, Atul Kumar Gupta
    The review discusses the potential of natural hair serum formulations as an alternative treatment for scalp conditions caused by fungal and microbial infections, such as seborrheic dermatitis and folliculitis. These conditions are typically treated with synthetic antifungal and antimicrobial agents, which can have side effects and limited effectiveness. Hair serums, incorporating essential oils and herbal extracts with antimicrobial properties, offer advantages like prolonged contact with the scalp, better spreadability, and targeted delivery. The review emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate active ingredients and formulation strategies to ensure stability and effectiveness, highlighting that antifungal hair serums could be a promising approach for managing microbial scalp disorders.
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