Black Rice and Opuntia Ficus-Indica Research

SAKSHI BHARDWAJ, DHANASHREE JAVERE, PRADNYA BAGAD, LIKHIT AKOTKAR, VIVEKANAD CHATAP, URMILA ASWAR

This study emphasizes the medical benefits of black rice (Oryza sativa L. indica). It reinforces the benefits for the health of the hair and scalp. In exploring the special qualities of black rice, the study highlighted how beneficial it may be for sustaining a healthy scalp while stimulating strong hair development.


KIANA HASHEMI, CHRISTINE PHAM, CALVIN SUNG, TIANA MAMAGHANI, MARGIT JUHASZ, NATASHA MESINKOVSKA

Rice bran extracts aid in promoting hair growth given their ability to increase expression of growth factors and molecular signals related to maintaining the hair growth (anagen) phase and promoting melanogenesis (responsible for our hair color).

 

ROSARIA CIRIMINNA , RICCARDO DELISI , LORENZO ALBANESE , FRANCESCO MENEGUZZO AND MARIO PAGLIARO

Opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear cactus) extract is a natural ingredient that is widely used on the market. It is recognized for its benefits as an antioxidant and its effectiveness in hydrating hair.