The formulation of hair serum by using butterfly pea flower
May 2025
in “
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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TLDR Butterfly pea flower is beneficial for hair serum due to its antioxidant and pigmenting properties.
The review article discusses the potential of butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea L.) flower in hair serum formulations due to its rich content of polyacylated anthocyanin (ternatins), flavonol glycosides, and other phenolics. These compounds provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and pigmenting benefits, making them valuable for hair care. The article covers botanical and phytochemical data, extraction and stabilization methods, formulation design, evaluation techniques, safety considerations, and future research directions. It also connects ingredient actions to hair follicle physiology using organoid and hair-biology models.