61 citations
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” Coffee silverskin may be a beneficial and safe ingredient for cosmetics, offering hydration, firmness, and potential hair growth benefits.
9 citations
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January 2023 in “Langmuir” Solubility in skin changes with hydration, affecting chemical absorption.
December 2025 in “Revista em Agronegócio e Meio Ambiente” Enriched sunflower seed oil with green coffee beans has higher antioxidants and potential for wound treatment.
August 2024 in “Quality in Sport” New treatments for common hair loss are needed.
153 citations
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October 2012 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine in cosmetics may reduce cellulite, protect skin, and stimulate hair growth, but more research is needed on its use and effects.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Topical caffeine improves hair loss intensity, speed, and shedding, and works better with minoxidil/azelaic acid.
15 citations
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October 2020 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Caffeine penetrates skin quickly through open hair follicles, but less through closed ones, with levels becoming equal after 22 hours.
5 citations
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August 2018 Plant extracts can benefit skin but must be safe and high-quality.
182 citations
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December 2007 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Hair follicles significantly increase the speed and amount of caffeine absorbed through the skin.
82 citations
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May 2009 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” Caffeine penetrates human skin in lab tests similarly to real-life conditions, but actual skin use is still essential for accurate results.
46 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Caffeine and siloxanetriol alginate caffeine in emulsion form can reduce fatty cell size and number, potentially treating cellulite effectively.
35 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Nanoemulsion creams with certain enhancers can greatly increase caffeine delivery through skin.
21 citations
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January 2017 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine-based liquid 0.2% is as effective as minoxidil 5% for treating male hair loss.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine improves hair growth, thickness, and reduces shedding.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” CA-SLN-Ngel significantly reduces cellulite more effectively than regular caffeine gel.
7 citations
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Chitosan nanoparticles are promising for sustained caffeine delivery through the skin.
April 2023 in “Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica” Herbal extract shampoo increased certain minerals in hair and improved hair growth and scalp health.
August 2021 in “Journal of Fundamental and Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Black tea extract at 5% concentration promotes the most hair growth.
October 2018 in “IOP conference series. Materials science and engineering” Coffee residue extract significantly boosts hair growth.
January 2002 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Botanical extracts are increasingly important in cosmetics and drugs for their effectiveness and safety, backed by traditional use and scientific evidence.
March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Herbal extract improves hair growth in female pattern baldness.
12 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research” Caffeine boosts alertness, helps breathing, acts as a diuretic, and may aid cancer treatment.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Caffeine can protect scalp hair follicles from damage caused by UV radiation.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “Research Society and Development” Medicinal plants can treat hair disorders by fighting fungi and improving hair health.
January 2013 in “Food science and technology research” Green tea extract may increase copper levels in mouse hair without affecting liver copper.
January 2018 in “International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering” A new method accurately measures phenolic compounds in Ziziphus Jujuba extract quickly and efficiently.
July 2023 in “International journal of research publications” Green coffee bean extract didn't grow hair but reduced a hair loss-related enzyme in rats.
4 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Plant extracts might help control stem cell growth for medical use.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Some supplements may help with hair loss, but there's not enough strong evidence to recommend them without doctor advice.
2 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Coffee and tea might help hair growth in balding individuals, but side effects and alternative uses are being considered.