11 citations
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June 2001 in “PubMed” Coconut oil can penetrate hair better than mineral oil, potentially protecting against damage.
19 citations
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May 2010 in “Surface and interface analysis” 18-MEA is essential for hair's water resistance, and a conditioner with 18-MEA and SPDA can restore it.
2 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” PMS nanoparticles improve damaged hair by protecting and restoring its surface and color.
October 2023 in “Materials chemistry and physics (Print)” Adding keratin to a mix of cow hair and plant-based plastic makes it stronger.
19 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” 3 citations
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July 2023 in “Acta Biomaterialia” PepACS offers a safer, eco-friendly way to perm, dye, and repair hair.
December 2023 in “ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering” Keratin can be successfully taken from human hair using a mix of choline chloride and ethanolamine.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The shampoo improves hair conditioning without using silicone.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Cosmetics” Surfactants damage hair, but sealing the cuticle can prevent this.
6 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The compound improved hair growth and reduced hair loss.
The best mix of propylene glycol and sorbitol was found for a cream to prevent hair loss using saw palmetto extract.
8 citations
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July 2017 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” A new compound, BOI, can help hair grow by changing hair cycle phases and increasing certain cell contents.
January 2024 in “World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, September 7 - 12, 2009, Munich, Germany” Polisorbate 20 is not suitable for curl creams due to instability.
45 citations
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Ceramide helps protect African–American hair from breakage.
Cassia HPTC is an effective hair conditioner, better than some traditional options.
January 2014 in “University of the Arts London Research Online (University of the Arts London)” Certain ingredients can help protect hair color.
March 2011 in “Focus on surfactants” Several companies launched new hair care ingredients in 2011 to improve conditioning, color retention, combability, and heat protection.
3 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of cosmetics, dermatological sciences and applications” HAIRCARECUBE TM (HCC) helps hair products work better by getting active ingredients deeper into the hair.
April 2025 in “BMC Chemistry” Thiadiazole chitosan conjugates improve hair manageability, moisture, and protection in conditioners.
2 citations
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November 2009 in “Korean journal of chemical engineering” Adding Brij 78 to minoxidil microparticles in a certain solution helps them stick to the skin better and prevents clumping.
3 citations
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January 1989 in “Journal of Japan Oil Chemists Society” AMT is the best surfactant for hair and scalp care.
10 citations
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January 1994 in “Cosmetics and toiletries” Ceramide treatment can strengthen and protect hair from damage.
December 2025 in “Applied Sciences” Argan oil complexes improve hair treatment by enhancing stability, antibacterial properties, and hair texture.
3 citations
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” The banana corm extract shampoos are stable and may effectively promote hair growth.
2 citations
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July 2013 in “Acervo Digital da Universidade Estadual Paulista (Universidade Estadual Paulista)” The shampoo effectively defines and models curls while reducing frizz and volume.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Keratin from waste hair and feathers can be sustainably used to create stable emulsions for industrial applications.
42 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients” Olive and Brazil nut oils improve hair strength, shine, and softness better than silicone.
May 2023 in “Jurnal farmasi sains dan praktis” The hair tonic with cinnamon oil and coconut oil was stable and caused very mild irritation.
Cocor Bebek leaf extract may promote hair growth better than minoxidil at high concentrations.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The treatment promotes hair growth, improves hair density, and reduces skin irritation.