May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a medicinal plant valued in cosmetics for its antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties, largely due to its rich content of silica, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, and saponins. It is particularly beneficial for strengthening hair structure, boosting collagen production, and improving skin elasticity. The extract is used in various formulations like creams, gels, serums, and shampoos, showing promising stability and effectiveness. However, challenges remain in standardization, stability, and clinical validation. Overall, horsetail extract holds significant potential for innovative cosmeceutical products.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a medicinal plant valued in cosmetic formulations for its rich phytochemical composition and diverse biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. Its high content of silica, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, and saponins contributes to strengthening hair structure, boosting collagen synthesis, and improving skin elasticity. Horsetail extract is utilized in various cosmetic products like creams, gels, serums, and shampoos, demonstrating promising stability and effectiveness. However, challenges remain in standardization, stability, and clinical validation. Overall, horsetail extract holds significant potential for innovative cosmeceutical applications.
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January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Hair follicles are important for drug delivery through the skin, but better methods are needed to understand and improve this process.
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November 2019 in “Cosmetics” Shampoo with Inula Helenium and Caesalpinia Sappan Bark extracts promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss in androgenetic alopecia patients.
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November 2016 in “Pharmaceutics” The hair follicle pathway significantly affects how easily water-loving chemicals pass through the skin.
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that new treatments for hair loss may involve a combination of cosmetics, clinical methods, and genetic approaches.
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March 2018 in “PLOS Biology” Autophagy is important for human hair growth and health.
December 2023 in “International journal of drug delivery technology” The polyherbal hair serum helped prevent hair loss and improved hair growth better than the usual treatment.
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July 2021 in “Biomolecules” Centipeda minima extract helps hair grow by activating important growth signals and could be a promising hair loss treatment.
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Ginseng and its compounds may help hair growth and prevent hair loss, but more human trials are needed to confirm this.
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October 2007 in “Journal of pineal research” Melatonin helps regulate hair growth and protects the hair follicle from stress.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma, taken from a person's own blood, can help rejuvenate skin, stimulate hair growth, and treat hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
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March 2008 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Different factors like pH, gel type, and chemical enhancers affect how well hydrocortisone gets into hair follicles, and less hydrated skin doesn't work well with the test method.
April 2026 in “European Journal of Medical and Health Research” Women with hair loss had lower IGF-1 levels.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Female pattern hair loss is linked to genetics, family history, and lifestyle factors.
November 2025 in “Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Mango pectin and coconut oil gels may help treat traction alopecia.
November 2024 in “EMJ Dermatology” A new topical treatment using SAMiRNA technology shows promise in increasing hair growth for androgenetic alopecia.
June 2023 in “Sains Malaysiana” Cinchonine Nanostructured Lipid Carriers serum safely and effectively stimulates hair growth and increases the number and size of hair follicles.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Some Thai plants, especially Carthamus tinctorius, could help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth without adverse effects.
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March 2012 in “Daehan hwajangpum hakoeji/Daehan hwa'jangpum haghoeji” The cream with plant components increased skin collagen and the hair tonic promoted hair growth in mice.
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Ecklonia cava polyphenols help increase human hair growth and reduce hair loss.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Topical alternatives like Redensyl, Procapil, onion juice, and rosemary oil may help with hair loss and have fewer side effects.
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November 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Para rubber seed oil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
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August 2003 in “Nature” Cosmeceuticals may have potential but their effectiveness and market success are still uncertain.
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October 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” Dutasteride-loaded nanoparticles coated with Lauric Acid-Chitosan show promise for treating hair loss due to their controlled release, low toxicity, and potential to stimulate hair growth.
Ashwagandha-derived nanoparticles can promote human hair growth.
September 2021 in “Han'gug mi'saengmul saengmyeong gong haghoeji/Han-guk misaengmul saengmyeong gonghak hoeji” Tetrathelmis tetrathele extract may help prevent hair loss and improve scalp health.