Polyglutamic acid is a valuable, sustainable ingredient for skincare and haircare products.
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January 1997 in “Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry” Sheep hair follicle transglutaminases are calcium-dependent.
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June 2017 in “The FEBS journal” Disabling the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to longer wool.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” A wool hair keratin hydrogel is promising for growing cells and tissue engineering.
June 2024 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” The hydrogel effectively stops bleeding and heals diabetic wounds quickly.
April 2024 in “Chemical engineering journal” The new hydrogel made from thymol and glycyrrhizin helps heal MRSA-infected wounds in rats effectively.
January 2024 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
September 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The new wound dressings speed up diabetic wound healing and improve tissue quality.
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January 2023 in “Bioresource Technology Reports” October 2025 in “Jurnal Mutu Pangan Indonesian Journal of Food Quality” Adding 25% Brebes shallot powder to wet noodles extends their shelf life and improves flavor but reduces elasticity.
October 2025 in “Coloration Technology” Delipidised wool is brighter, dyes better, and is more eco-friendly.
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February 2023 in “Colloids and surfaces. A, Physicochemical and engineering aspects” Adding 1 mg/ml of graphene oxide to egg white protein wound dressings improves antibacterial properties and supports skin repair.
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June 2015 in “Medicines” Panax ginseng is generally safe with mild side effects and may have health benefits, but more research is needed.
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine” Indigofera tinctoria leaf extract has many compounds that support its traditional medicinal uses.
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April 2013 in “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” Monascus helps prevent baldness, prostate issues, and may be a natural alternative to medications.
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December 2010 in “Copernican Letters” Synthetic polypeptides in cosmetics may help with anti-aging, but their effectiveness on real skin is uncertain.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” Sweet potato shochu oil and its components may effectively promote hair growth.
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences”
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July 2013 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” Chinese black tea extract helped mice grow hair, especially when combined with capsaicin.
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December 2019 in “Journal of medicine and life science” Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may help hair growth by promoting dermal papilla cell proliferation.
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June 2019 in “Food Research” Tempeh oil rich in linoleic acid may protect against skin aging caused by UV light.
August 2025 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” Rice water is a natural, affordable ingredient that benefits skin and hair by promoting growth, improving texture, and reducing inflammation.
July 2025 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a common cancer in Indonesia, with risk factors including genetics, diet, and Epstein-Barr virus, and is treated with advanced radiotherapy.
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May 2021 in “Biomolecules” The 5/G hydrogel effectively improves diabetic wound healing.
January 2026 in “RSC Advances” The hydrogel speeds up diabetic wound healing and reduces scarring.
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February 2023 in “Plants” Purple glutinous rice extracts can help whiten skin and reduce aging signs.
July 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Mealworm farming is a sustainable, low-cost way to produce high-quality protein-rich feed.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” Ultra-high molecular weight poly-γ-glutamic acid may help promote hair growth.
November 2025 in “Journal of Diabetes Investigation” Dapagliflozin improved blood sugar control in a man with Werner syndrome without side effects.
July 2005 in “HortScience” Adding wool or hair waste to soil boosts crop yields and nutrient levels.