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February 2015 in “Industrial Crops and Products” Researchers found over 40 compounds in Bituminaria bituminosa, including many flavonoids and some with potential for medical and hair care uses.
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4 citations
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October 2022 in “Elsevier eBooks” Plant saponins from Indian plants are natural, cost-effective, and safe for use in soaps, detergents, and hair care products.
3 citations
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January 1985 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” Additives like ethanol and propylene glycol increase the release of zinc pyrithione from shampoo.
11 citations
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February 2016 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New treatments for prostate cancer and BPH show promise, including novel compounds that target hormone synthesis and response.
October 2025 in “Coloration Technology” Delipidised wool is brighter, dyes better, and is more eco-friendly.
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October 2018 in “Фармацевтичний часопис” Biogenic surfactants should be explored as safer alternatives in dermatological products.
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March 2023 in “Chemosphere” Certain pesticides may delay sexual maturity in teenage boys.
26 citations
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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” Scientists identified three genes important for processing certain brain chemicals, thyroid hormones, and medications.
January 2025 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B”
May 2026 in “Repository of the University of Ljubljana (University of Ljubljana)” Chemical exfoliants, especially with glycolic acid, are more effective for keratosis pilaris.
18 citations
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December 2005 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” A brominated phenoxy compound effectively inhibits a human enzyme and shows potential for clinical use.
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January 2012 in “International journal of polymer analysis and characterization/IJPAC. International journal of polymer analysis and characterization/IJPAC. International journal of analysis and characterization” Hydrogenated palm oil repairs and conditions damaged hair by preventing swelling.
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August 2020 in “Resources” Macroalgae compounds offer sustainable, effective benefits for cosmetics.
Certain ingredients in personal care products, like formaldehyde, oxidative hair dyes, and sulfates, pose health risks and need careful review.
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September 2023 in “Molecules (Basel. Online)” Plant sterols have health benefits like lowering cholesterol, but more research is needed to understand their effects and improve their extraction and sustainability.
Polydopamine is promising for personalized medicine and biomedical technology due to its strong adhesion and biocompatibility.
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Two plywood factory workers developed contact dermatitis from phenol-formaldehyde resin, a known allergen.
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM)” Pharmaceutical supply chains need stronger strategies and collaboration to ensure continuous medical product supply during pandemics.
February 2026 in “Nature Synthesis” A new method creates unique chemical structures that could improve drug discovery.
December 2010 in “Asian Journal of Research in Chemistry” The new method makes finasteride cheaper and easier to produce.
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October 2008 in “Journal of medicinal chemistry” PF-998425 is a new, effective, and non-phototoxic treatment for skin conditions related to androgens.
May 2010 in “Europe PMC (PubMed Central)” Near-infrared probes can safely and effectively image cysteine protease activity for disease diagnosis.
January 2016 in “Huanjing yu Jiankang Zazhi” February 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Keratin from waste hair and feathers can be sustainably used to create stable emulsions for industrial applications.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Terminalia chebula fruit extract has strong anti-aging and antioxidant effects.
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January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that cosmetics need biocompatible, eco-friendly ingredients due to aging populations and demand for effective products.
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May 2023 in “Al Mustansiriyah Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Pterostilbene significantly reduces prostate enlargement and has strong antioxidant effects.
7 citations
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March 2024 in “Scientific Reports” The neighborhood face index (NFI) accurately predicts properties of complex molecules.