February 2026 in “Phycology” Microalgae can sustainably improve nutrition and cosmetics with their diverse beneficial compounds.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Turning food waste into useful products is key for a sustainable economy.
110 citations
,
September 2017 in “Molecules” Forsythiae Fructus has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiviral properties, with differences between unripe and ripe forms important for clinical use.
12 citations
,
March 2023 in “Processes” Plant surfactants from quinoa and soybeans are effective, safe, and eco-friendly for shampoos.
4 citations
,
August 2025 in “Molecules” Medicinal plants show promise for skin disorders but need more research for safe clinical use.
3 citations
,
January 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Pumpkin seed oil may help hair grow and could be an alternative treatment for male hair loss.
1 citations
,
February 2024 in “Diversity” African plants can treat hair issues and may help with diabetes.
November 2025 in “Cosmetics” Most trichological shampoo ingredients lack strong evidence for effectiveness against hair loss.
January 2025 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Peppermint oil in a special gel helps hair grow better.
182 citations
,
December 2021 in “Cosmetics” Essential oils in cosmetics offer benefits but require careful formulation for safety and effectiveness.
119 citations
,
June 2021 in “Heliyon” Licorice has many health benefits but should be used carefully due to possible side effects.
63 citations
,
February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Polydopamine is a safe, effective, and permanent hair dye that turns gray hair black in one hour.
59 citations
,
September 2021 in “Cosmetics” Lipid nanoparticles in cosmetics can effectively improve skin disorders and hair loss.
42 citations
,
November 2022 in “Cosmetics” Niosomes improve the effectiveness of skin and hair cosmetics.
21 citations
,
August 2024 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology/Journal of animal science and biotechnology” Single-cell transcriptomics helps improve animal health and productivity by studying gene expression in individual cells.
18 citations
,
May 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Improved delivery systems can enhance oleanolic acid's effectiveness in treating various conditions.
17 citations
,
September 2024 in “Cosmetics” Cold-pressed plant oils have valuable natural antioxidants and skin care benefits.
10 citations
,
January 2021 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” Ent-kaurane-type diterpenoids from Isodonis Herba may promote hair growth by boosting cell proliferation.
9 citations
,
December 2022 in “Phytomedicine” More high-quality research is needed to recommend flavonoids and saponins for clinical use.
4 citations
,
July 2025 in “Cosmetics” Olive mill wastewater can be used as a sustainable source of skin-benefiting ingredients.
4 citations
,
December 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Rosehip seeds have high nutritional value and antioxidant properties, making them useful for health products.
3 citations
,
February 2025 in “Frontiers in Food Science and Technology” Focus on sustainable plant-based superfoods to reduce environmental impact.
2 citations
,
April 2025 in “Plants” Lambertianic acid helps prevent muscle wasting.
2 citations
,
January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Chitosan-encapsulated Cordyceps militaris reduces lung cell damage from pollution.
2 citations
,
February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Chitosan scaffolds with silver nanoparticles effectively treat infected wounds and promote faster healing.
2 citations
,
February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Gut health affects skin diseases, and probiotics might help.
1 citations
,
June 2025 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” Plant-derived compounds may help reverse grey hair by boosting melanin production.
1 citations
,
December 2022 in “BMC Plant Biology” The black orchid Brasiliorchis schunkeana produces chemicals that attract certain insects and have potential antimicrobial properties.
1 citations
,
September 2022 in “Molecules” Fructus Malvae may help with diabetes, tumors, and hair loss due to its various active compounds.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Targeting mitochondria can improve skin healing and rejuvenation.