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April 2023 in “African Scientific Reports” This review summarizes the biological process of melanogenesis and evaluates natural skin-whitening treatments based on their mechanisms affecting melanin production, aiming to inform on the effects and awareness of skin-bleaching creams.
January 1997 in “Cosmetics and toiletries” This article introduces a silicone derivative of meadowfoam seed oil and reports its ability to penetrate and repair human hair fibers, suggesting potential use in personal-care products.
September 2026 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This review discusses the role of natural bioenhancers in improving dermal and transdermal delivery of cosmeceuticals and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes their potential in formulation innovation.
September 2026 in “AJARCDE (Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment)” This study found that rosemary extract hair tonic, particularly at a 15% concentration, promoted greater hair growth in rats compared to 2% minoxidil, without any observed skin irritation.
This study on Antirrhinum trichomes found that stickiness in A. hispanicum is due to a recessive allele and mapped it to a specific region on Chromosome 1, while baldness in A. siculum likely involves a novel hairy allele.
August 2026 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials” This study found that natural tea trichomes accelerated wound healing and provided photoprotection in a mouse model, suggesting potential as a sustainable biomaterial for skin repair due to its antioxidant properties and ability to enhance tissue regeneration and reduce UV-induced skin damage.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research suggests that antifungal hair serums, incorporating essential oils and herbal extracts, may offer a promising alternative for managing microbial scalp disorders by improving drug penetration and stability compared to conventional treatments.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The authors discuss that antifungal hair serums with essential oils and herbal extracts show promise for managing microbial scalp disorders, as they might enhance drug delivery and patient adherence compared to traditional treatments like Ketoconazole, which can have side effects and limited effectiveness.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Allied Sciences” This study highlights the potential benefits of combining dermoscopy with natural oil blends to improve the treatment of skin disorders and enhance patient compliance, but it emphasizes the need for further large-scale research to optimize these approaches in dermatology.
July 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This review discusses the potential of polysaccharide-based nanocarriers from traditional herbal medicines to modulate the gut-bone axis and highlights their promise beyond conventional osteoporosis treatments, but reports no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed and tested a natural polyherbal shampoo powder, finding it to have strong anti-dandruff and antifungal properties, good foaming capacity, acceptable pH, and no skin irritation, suggesting it as a safe and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic shampoos.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study demonstrated that a natural polyherbal shampoo powder, made from ingredients like shikakai and neem, showed promising anti-dandruff and antifungal properties, with good foaming capacity and ease of washability, suggesting it could be a safe and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic shampoos.
This study reviews the use of natural products, like herbal extracts and essential oils, in treating male pattern baldness, noting their potential benefits compared to conventional therapies that may carry side effects or ethical concerns.
This study examined the use of plant extracts as natural hair dye colourants, highlighting their antioxidant properties and eco-friendly benefits. The authors reported that plant-based dyes effectively deliver vibrant colours and enhance hair health while offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic dyes.
This study found that extracts from plants like onion peel and walnut possess strong antioxidant properties, making them promising eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic hair dyes, delivering vibrant colors and better wash fastness when combined with oxalic acid.
This study reports the development of a natural hair-coloring system using size-controlled ink particles from cuttlefish ink combined with chitosan, achieving darker and more uniform black coloration on hair than existing plant-based natural colorants, without the need for metallic mordants.
This study developed a natural herbal hair dye powder using Eclipta prostrata, Nigella sativa, and Aloe Vera, which offers safe and environmentally friendly hair coloring while avoiding harmful effects associated with conventional dyes.
May 2026 in “Pharmacy Reports” This systematic review found that while green solvent- and natural excipient-based semisolid formulations often show promising efficacy and safety compared to conventional options, the evidence does not currently establish superior stability, highlighting a need for further research on long-term formulation quality.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers used the Displacement Framework to explore how hair, especially in Black communities, serves as both a biological archive and a site of social pressure, with natural hair return symbolizing a move back to genetic origins.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study applies the Displacement Framework to explore how hair serves as both a biological and social signal, highlighting the costs of institutional demands for hair straightening in Black communities, which the natural hair movement counters by returning to natural hair.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that natural hair dyes from plant-derived pigments can produce viable colors on gray hair with low irritation potential, though they face challenges in shade range and consistency; some products may also be adulterated, affecting safety perceptions.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review summarizes current research on natural hair dyes, reporting that plant-based formulations can safely provide viable colors on gray hair with minimal irritation compared to synthetic options but face challenges in color range and consistency.
This study developed a natural hair dye using Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt. extract, finding that it produced yellow to dark brown colors depending on the treatment, with ferrous lactate enhancing dye performance and color stability after washing.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study highlighted the potential of a natural shampoo formulated with curcumin, flaxseed oil, and lavender oil for effective hair cleansing and conditioning, though further refinement is needed to enhance its quality and efficacy.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers formulated a natural shampoo using curcumin, flaxseed oil, and lavender oil, finding it effective in cleansing and conditioning hair, with higher solid content enhancing dirt removal and lower viscosity aiding application, though further refinement is needed for overall improvement.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract promotes a 100% natural hair oil, claiming it effectively reduces hair loss, promotes thicker growth, and provides long-lasting results for all hair types by nourishing the scalp and strengthening roots.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source does not report actual study results but promotes an anti-hair fall oil claimed to nourish the scalp, strengthen roots, and promote hair growth with herbal extracts, suitable for all hair types.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers formulated and evaluated an herbal hair smoothing cream containing natural ingredients like aloe vera and coconut oil, reporting significant improvements in hair smoothness, softness, shine, and manageability without irritation, suggesting it as a safer alternative to traditional hair straightening products.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that a formulated herbal hair smoothing cream using ingredients like aloe vera and coconut oil improved hair texture, such as smoothness and shine, without irritation, offering a safer alternative to conventional products.