January 2025 in “Yonsei Medical Journal” Mastic gum and peppermint extracts may promote hair growth and health.
Beta vulgaris L. fruit extracts, especially ethanolic, effectively promote hair growth.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Acetyl zingerone methyl ether protects and extends hair color while improving hair health.
Houttuynia cordata and Calendula officinalis extracts may promote hair growth without harming cells.
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January 2018 in “Biomedical dermatology” Green tea extract helps prevent cell death and supports cell survival in hair cells exposed to a chemotherapy drug.
Tropical herbs have potential for cosmetics but need more research and standardization.
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March 2017 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” Caffeic acid protects human scalp cells from UV damage.
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July 2022 in “Bandung Conference Series. Pharmacy” Hair tonic with candlenut oil promotes hair growth and meets quality standards.
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March 2021 in “Korean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science” The extract promoted hair growth without significant toxicity.
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November 2021 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The phytosome lotion made from Mangkokan leaf extract was more effective for hair growth than 2% minoxidil, especially at 30% concentration.
Oregano extract can promote hair growth and has antioxidant benefits without being toxic.
December 2022 in “Journal of Natural Remedies” Cucurbita maxima seed extract shows promise for breast cancer treatment.
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January 2024 in “Food Science and Technology Research” Strawberry water-extract may boost hair cell metabolism.
March 2021 in “International journal for research in applied science and engineering technology” Herbal hair dyes from tannin-rich plants are effective and safer than synthetic dyes.
The new method accurately measures active ingredients in hair nourishment products.
Eclipta alba shows promise for treating hair loss.
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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.
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November 2017 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Certain extracts from Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. and germacrone can boost the skin's absorption of minoxidil, a hair growth promoter, making it more effective.
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December 2000 in “Phytomedicine” Apple-derived procyanidin B-2 can safely promote hair growth in men.
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July 2025 in “Drug development & registration” A new algorithm accurately analyzes animal coat and skin colors quickly and easily.
December 2021 in “Ad-Dawaa' Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Green tea and celery leaf extracts in hair tonic promoted hair growth in guinea pigs, with the best results at specific concentrations.
Rosehip extract improves hair treatment and waving efficiency with cysteine but not with thioglycolate.
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January 2015 in “Pharmacognosy Research” A herbal mix, especially with Jatamansi, effectively darkens gray hair.
7 citations
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September 2014 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” Cuscuta reflexa extracts and an isolate promoted hair growth and could be natural treatments for hair loss.
February 2014 in “PubMed” Tomato extract can promote hair growth and prevent hair loss without irritating the skin.
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July 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Levant Storax Cream heals wounds better than other tested creams.
August 2019 in “Key engineering materials” A microemulsion with Carthamus tinctorius extract effectively inhibits 5α-reductase and improves skin and hair follicle delivery.
10 citations
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February 2014 in “Fitoterapia” Pomiferin may improve skin and hair by increasing important protein production.
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January 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Conditioners in hair dye reduce damage and improve combability.
Red clover and caffeine both promote hair growth, but combining them doesn't enhance the effect.