October 2022 in “Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences” Different substances can affect how well the skin absorbs minoxidil, a hair loss drug. Caprylic acid helps the skin absorb it the best, followed by propylene glycol and water.
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Ethosomes are effective for delivering drugs through the skin by penetrating deeply and targeting hair follicles.
January 2024 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The natural hair oil made from fenugreek seeds and aloe vera showed good hair growth, minimal side effects, and effective anti-dandruff and anti-fungal properties.
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August 2021 in “International journal of scientific research in science and technology” The polyherbal hair oil promotes hair growth, reduces hair loss, and is safe to use.
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January 2016 Optimized formulations with specific ingredients can significantly improve skin delivery of topical drugs.
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March 2014 in “Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea” Some Korean herb extracts can reduce inflammation and are safe for skin use.
February 2024 in “Bangladesh pharmaceutical journal” The herbal hair oil increased hair growth and reduced hair fall for most users without significant side effects.
June 2026 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” Jojoba oil is beneficial for skin, hair, and health but has economic challenges for large-scale farming.
62 citations
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July 2022 in “Science Immunology” TREM2 macrophages and unsaturated lipids contribute to acne inflammation.
January 2024 in “Natural product research” The bulb and shoot of Allium longisepalum contain various compounds with potential health benefits, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
January 2022 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Clove oil and grape seed extract increase finasteride skin absorption, while urea decreases it.
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December 2021 in “PLoS ONE” It's unclear which molecules best characterize dry skin due to inconsistent findings.
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanovesicles improve drug delivery through the skin, offering better treatment outcomes and fewer side effects.
Coconut oil can damage hair by clogging pores, causing frizz, and disrupting moisture balance.
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June 2013 in “PubMed” Minoxidil in Espumil foam stays stable for at least 90 days at room temperature.
January 2023 in “International journal of research publications” Rice bran oil works as well as 2% minoxidil to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
October 2025 in “Aquaculture” Coconut oil boosts testosterone but doesn't fully trigger reproductive maturity in pufferfish.
January 2024 in “EduChemia (Jurnal Kimia dan Pendidikan)” Watermelon rind extract and orange peel essential oil can effectively treat hair loss.
May 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Choosing the right emollients and emulsifiers can improve the effectiveness of active ingredients in cosmetics.
January 2026 in “Digilib Repository Unila (Lampung University)” Celery essential oil at 2% can effectively promote hair growth.
June 2025 in “Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad” Clove oil may help hair growth like minoxidil, but more human tests are needed.
December 2025 in “Sains Medisina” Essential oils from 12 herbal plants can naturally stimulate hair growth.
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July 2009 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” PEVs improve minoxidil skin penetration, increasing hair growth.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Veterinary sciences” The interdigital gland of Vembur sheep shows sex-based differences in size and chemical makeup, possibly affecting communication and disease protection.
29 citations
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June 2014 in “Drug delivery” The new formulation improved the skin absorption of the drug Thiocolchicoside.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Linalool in personal care products may contribute to hair loss by damaging hair follicle stem cells and triggering harmful immune responses.
Guaraná extract effectively reduces oiliness in skin and hair without harming skin health.
44 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of Food Science” The best way to extract saponins from Eclipta prostrasta is using 70% ethanol, at 70°C for 3 hours with a 14:1 liquid to solid ratio.
August 2025 in “South African Journal of Botany” Formulation B of the herbal hair oil promotes hair growth better than standard treatments and is safe for use.
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June 2016 in “FEBS open bio” Fish oil increased cell growth and macrophages in the skin but didn't affect COX-2 expression.