A natural hair dye from cuttlefish ink and chitosan effectively colors hair black without harmful chemicals.
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January 2002 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Dyes can penetrate human skin and hair follicles up to 1.2 mm deep and the sebaceous gland can store dye; Indocyanine Green lotion was made for safe dyeing and monitoring.
30 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of structural biology” Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
20 citations
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February 2023 in “Biology” Innovative cosmetics could safely change hair color by targeting biological hair pigmentation processes.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Nanomaterials can improve hair care products and treatments, including hair loss and alopecia, by enhancing stability and safety, and allowing controlled release of compounds, but their safety in cosmetics needs more understanding.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “BMC Zoology” Dromedary camel hair structure and mineral content change with age.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Certain drugs can change hair color, either lightening or darkening it.
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June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Hair-coating shampoos dye better initially, but hair-oxidation shampoos keep color longer and may damage hair more.
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April 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Antigens from skin cells may cause hair loss in perinevoid alopecia.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Fermented grapeseed oil effectively repairs and protects chemically damaged hair.