May 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Caffeine and adenosine in shampoo may boost hair growth and change scalp microbes and lipids.
December 2025 in “Sustainable Chemistry One World” Mangosteen waste can be used as an eco-friendly natural hair dye, producing a lasting reddish color and strengthening hair.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract may help grow hair and prevent graying.
108 citations
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November 2006 in “Phytomedicine” Green tea component EGCG could potentially promote human hair growth.
3 citations
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January 2014 Green tea extract hair tonic is stable at room temperature, promotes hair growth better than minoxidil, and is safe for use.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The topical treatment with caffeine and Procapil 3% improved male pattern hair loss and was well tolerated after 12 weeks.
January 2024 in “Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education” The Caffein Herbasome® cream is stable and suitable for skin use.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The shampoo with DMG-Na and caffeine effectively reduces hair loss and improves hair density in men.
4 citations
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June 2021 in “Powder Technology” Granules improve hair loss treatment by targeting follicles.
December 2010 in “Journal of Oriental Medicine” Black bean, wheat, and rice bran extracts can improve hair growth and quality.
December 2023 in “JSFK (Jurnal Sains Farmasi Klinis)/JSFK (Jurnal Sains Farmasi dan Klinis)” The 0.3% cocoa bean extract tonic is best for hair growth in mice.
33 citations
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September 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Caffeine improves male skin's barrier function.
August 2021 in “Journal of Fundamental and Applied Pharmaceutical Science” Black tea extract at 5% concentration promotes the most hair growth.
August 2021 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” Green tea leaves extract can be used to make a hair tonic that may benefit hair health.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Italian Journal of Food Science” Pretreatment methods can enhance bioactive content in lactogenic herbs.
4 citations
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December 2019 in “Trials” YH0618 granule may help prevent hair loss in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt. extract can effectively dye hair yellow or dark brown with good wash durability.
47 citations
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February 2019 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” Jarjeer has potential health benefits and may aid hair growth, but effects on humans are uncertain.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Caffeine can protect scalp hair follicles from damage caused by UV radiation.
July 2019 in “Majalah Obat Tradisional” Green tea leaves extract with flavonoids can promote hair growth.
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.
Caffeine therapy helped hair recovery after chemical and traction damage.
August 2021 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Rubbing lotion or cream increases caffeine absorption through the skin but not rhododendrol.
Most ingredients in hair loss shampoos lack strong evidence of effectiveness.
December 2023 in “Materials Today Sustainability” Scientists made glow-in-the-dark dots from human hair that can detect iron, prevent counterfeiting, and reveal fingerprints.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “Pharmaciana” Green tea and gotukola extract mix helps hair grow, with the best results from 5% green tea and 2.5% gotukola.
Caffeine in Alpecin shampoo may help prolong hair root activity and reduce hair loss.
June 2023 in “CHEDS Journal of Chemistry Education and Science” Green spinach leaves can be an effective and liked hair tonic for hair loss.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” The phyto-caffeine shampoo reduced hair loss and improved hair strength in women with hair thinning.
5 citations
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September 2019 in “Medical Sains Jurnal Ilmiah Kefarmasian” The gel with green tea and gotukola may help hair growth.