Modern shampoos use a mix of surfactants and other ingredients to clean, reduce irritation, and improve performance.
February 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The shampoo and conditioner improved dry, damaged hair significantly after three uses.
January 2002 in “China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics” Shampoo D is best for fixing perm-damaged hair.
122 citations
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October 2010 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” Washing hair with water or shampoo lowers cortisol levels in hair.
93 citations
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January 2007 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Caffeine in shampoo quickly enters the body through hair follicles.
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January 2018 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” Licorice shampoo cleans well, is safe, and helps with hair issues like commercial shampoo.
8 citations
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January 2011 in “Collection of Czechoslovak Chemical Communications” Researchers developed a sensitive method to measure minoxidil in various products with high accuracy.
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August 2016 in “PubMed” Repeated dyeing and shampooing cause hair color loss and damage.
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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.
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July 2018 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” Onion and eucalyptus oil shampoo effectively treats dry hair and promotes hair growth.
2 citations
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July 2013 in “Acervo Digital da Universidade Estadual Paulista (Universidade Estadual Paulista)” The shampoo effectively defines and models curls while reducing frizz and volume.
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February 2018 in “Psicologia e Saúde em Debate” The caffeine shampoo formulation is stable and suitable for treating hair loss.
July 2025 in “Agroindustrial Technology Journal” The 2% rosemary oil shampoo was the best overall.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Botanical extract shampoo and tonic improved hair loss in most participants.
March 2025 in “PHARMADEMICA Jurnal Kefarmasian dan Gizi” Cucumber extract shampoo effectively fights fungi and meets quality standards.
December 2024 in “Media Farmasi Jurnal Ilmu Farmasi” The optimized chia seed oil shampoo formula is stable and meets all required characteristics.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and is well-liked by users.
January 2018 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Scalpoo® shampoo effectively increases hair thickness and reduces shedding.
Anionic surfactants significantly improve the foaming of minoxidil gel shampoo.
September 2013 in “Daehan hwajangpum hakoeji/Daehan hwa'jangpum haghoeji” Shampoo with ginseng helped improve hair thickness, density, growth, and reduced hair loss.
October 2011 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” The shampoo with Scutellaria baicalensis and Glycyrrhiza glabra helps reduce hair loss.
The caffeine shampoo for hair loss is stable and suitable for use.
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Ketoconazole shampoo improves hair growth and reduces oil similarly to minoxidil in male pattern hair loss.
49 citations
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December 2018 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research” The herbal shampoo works well but needs more improvement for better quality and safety.
32 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Most women preferred the 1% pyrithione zinc shampoo for better hair smoothness and less frizz while controlling dandruff.
20 citations
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January 1990 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Ketoconazole shampoo treats dandruff and reduces hair greasiness.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A shampoo with cannabidiol can significantly reduce scalp inflammation and symptoms in people with mild to moderate psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis.
10 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Natural shampoos made in the lab conditioned hair better than commercial ones with chemicals.
9 citations
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August 2024 in “Cureus” Ketoconazole shampoo is a safe and effective treatment for scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
9 citations
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January 2020 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” The herbal shampoo is better and safer than synthetic shampoos.