The hydrogel with 20% Hibiscus rosa-sinensis extract was the best for potential therapeutic use.
January 2020 in “Archives of Pharmacy Practice” Hibiscus leaf extract may help hair grow better than flower extract.
Lychnophora salicifolia extract in liposomes may protect skin from UV damage and inflammation.
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August 2015 in “Journal of dermatological science” Rhododendrol in skin-whitening products can cause skin depigmentation and immune reactions.
Heated radish extract may help lighten skin and reduce aging signs.
5 citations
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September 2022 in “Antioxidants” A substance from Caulerpa racemosa seaweed may protect against skin damage caused by air pollution by reducing oxidative stress and cell death.
August 2009 in “한국실험동물학회 학술발표대회 논문집” Fermented Rhus Verniciflua Stokes Extract may help hair grow in cells and mice.
5 citations
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June 2013 in “Fashion business” Rosehip extract improves hair wave, thickness, and color vibrancy.
January 2026 in “Indus journal of bioscience research.” Hibiscus extract is a safe, effective, and stable ingredient for moisturizing creams.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Hibiscus micranthus leaf extract is safe and effective for antibacterial and wound healing.
6 citations
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June 2017 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” Rosa multiflora root extracts may help promote hair growth and have anti-aging benefits.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Plant Animal and Environmental Sciences” The extract from marine green alga Chlamydomonas sp. W80 has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, hair growth, immune-boosting, and skin lightening effects.
Rosehip extract improves hair treatment and waving efficiency with cysteine but not with thioglycolate.
April 2014 in “The FASEB journal” The extract helps prevent hair loss and promotes hair growth in stressed mice.
16 citations
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June 2019 in “Industrial Biotechnology” Freezing brown seaweed right after harvesting and using microwave-assisted extraction with 75% 1,3-propanediol as a solvent is the best way to get polyphenols for cosmetics.
April 2025 in “Antioxidants” Rhus semialata gall extract and Penta-O-Galloyl-β-D-Glucose may effectively reduce hair loss.
April 2025 in “Biomacromolecules” Hyaluronic acid microneedles with herbal extracts may help regrow hair.
9 citations
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August 1980 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Rhodamin B stain is inconsistent for keratin in skin samples.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Porphyra-334 may help reduce wrinkles and promote hair growth.
August 2022 in “Ad-Dawaa' Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. and Baccaurea racemosa extracts help hair growth.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Hyaluronic acid microneedles with herbal extracts may effectively promote hair growth for treating hair loss.
4 citations
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hydroxypinacolone retinoate is a potent anti-aging ingredient for skin that is more effective and less irritating than other forms of retinoids.
February 2026 in “Materials” Hops can reduce skin irritation and are effective in cosmetics.
September 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Taxifolin from Rhododendron mucronulatum may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
118 citations
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May 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” The hydrogel with a 1:3 ratio of hydroxyethyl cellulose to hyaluronic acid is effective for delivering drugs through the skin to treat acne.
12 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer ed.” Human hair protein extracts can protect skin cells from oxidative stress.
July 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” The green alga Parachlorella sp. has potential for use in cosmetics and health products due to its antioxidant, anti-hypertensive, and hair growth properties.
June 2024 in “Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy” The compound from Rhododendron mucronulatum roots may help treat male pattern hair loss.
4 citations
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January 2011 in “Der Pharmacia Lettre” Hibiscus flower extract slowed down hair growth in rats.
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August 2023 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” RHA fillers are effective and safe for treating nasolabial folds in people of color.