42 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients” Olive and Brazil nut oils improve hair strength, shine, and softness better than silicone.
32 citations
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July 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Essential-oils-cobalt improves goat growth and product quality.
30 citations
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December 2014 in “Toxicological Research” Peppermint oil can effectively promote hair growth without being toxic.
28 citations
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March 2017 in “African Journal of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicines” Linseed oil effectively speeds up burn wound healing.
28 citations
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January 2010 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Certain essential oils can activate a human skin receptor, potentially helping with skin disorders.
25 citations
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May 2020 in “Progress in Organic Coatings” Castor oil-based polyurethanes are promising for making safe, strong-performing, eco-friendly hair-styling products.
23 citations
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January 2016 in “Contact Dermatitis” Allergies to some essential oils may not be found with standard fragrance tests.
19 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” Nanoemulsions with minoxidil and clove oil effectively target hair follicles for better alopecia treatment.
19 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Prunus mira nut oil helps hair grow by affecting the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
19 citations
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July 1993 in “Journal of Applied Toxicology” Different oil products cause varying levels of skin irritation in mice, which could potentially lead to tumors.
18 citations
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April 2016 in “Toxicological Research” Lavender oil significantly promotes hair growth in mice.
17 citations
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September 2024 in “Cosmetics” Cold-pressed plant oils have valuable natural antioxidants and skin care benefits.
17 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology research and practice” Emu oil may slow down skin healing but increases hair growth in burn wounds.
16 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Calcipotriol scalp solution works better than coal tar shampoo for treating scalp psoriasis and is safe for long-term use.
15 citations
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Natural volatiles and essential oils have health benefits and can enhance the effects of some medicines, but more research is needed to understand how they work and their possible side effects.
15 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants” Thuja orientalis and Thuja occidentalis essential oils have medicinal properties useful for developing treatments with antimicrobial and bioactive effects.
14 citations
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mackerel-derived fermented fish oil helps hair grow by activating growth pathways and increasing cell proliferation.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Cacumen Platycladi oil promotes hair growth better than minoxidil.
13 citations
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January 2014 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Cyperus rotundus oil effectively reduces unwanted hair without side effects.
12 citations
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January 2004 in “International Journal of aromatherapy/International journal of aromatherapy” Ocimum oil may promote hair growth and reduce hair loss from cyclophosphamide.
11 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Ginseng Research/Journal of ginseng research” Red ginseng oil is believed to have various health benefits and is safe, but more research is needed to fully understand how it works.
11 citations
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October 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” Stopping the use of fluocinolone oil containing balsam fragrance improved hair regrowth in children allergic to it.
11 citations
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June 2001 in “PubMed” Coconut oil can penetrate hair better than mineral oil, potentially protecting against damage.
10 citations
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April 2015 in “PubMed” Rosemary oil and minoxidil 2% both effectively increase hair count in people with androgenetic alopecia, but rosemary oil causes less scalp itching.
10 citations
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February 1993 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Clove, olive, and turpentine oils stop fungi from penetrating hair.
9 citations
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November 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Shengfu oil speeds up wound healing by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair.
9 citations
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December 2014 in “Daehan miyong hakoeji” Peppermint oil promotes hair growth and fights bacteria better than minoxidil.
9 citations
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October 1946 in “Experimental biology and medicine” Rats fed soybean oil meal lost hair, but adding inositol, biotin, cystine, or methionine to their diet prevented this and improved growth.
8 citations
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November 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Oven drying at 30°C gives the best essential oil yield and antioxidant activity for Hedychium spicatum rhizomes.
7 citations
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Camelina oil can improve dog coat quality like flaxseed and canola oils.