INGREDIENT RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Explore 73 selected publications relating to the ingredients in our Skin, Hair and Wellness collections. Follow each link to the original record or paper.
Human trials, laboratory studies and ingredient safety assessments answer different questions. Preparation, route, dose and study population matter. These are ingredient publications, not clinical trials or approvals of Deva Sundari or ManuX finished products.
TOPICAL & FORMULATION RESEARCH
Topical human trial
A controlled study of a niacinamide formulation examined visible ageing signs. It does not establish the effect of an oral capsule.
Dermatologic Surgery · 2005
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Niacinamide and ageing facial skin appearance ↗Topical human trial
A leave-on dexpanthenol formulation improved hydration and barrier measures. Rinse-off products have different contact times.
Arzneimittelforschung · 2000
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Dexpanthenol: barrier function and hydration ↗Topical human trial
A glycerol-containing cream was compared with its vehicle in eczematous skin.
Skin Research and Technology · 2008
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Glycerol-based emollient versus placebo ↗Topical human study
Instrumental skin-hydration testing assessed specific aloe formulations and application periods.
Skin Research and Technology · 2006
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Moisturising formulations containing Aloe vera ↗Topical human trial
A multi-ingredient ceramide cream was studied for hydration. Benefits cannot be assigned to ceramide alone.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2018
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Skin hydration with a biomimetic moisturiser ↗Topical randomised trial
A 12-week comparison assessed specific bakuchiol and retinol creams. Results apply to the tested preparations.
British Journal of Dermatology · 2019
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Bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing ↗Topical human study
Emulsion and hydrogel preparations were examined for hydration and skin response.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016
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Moisturising properties of Centella formulations ↗Topical clinical study
A specific liquorice constituent was studied; whole-root extracts and oral blends are different preparations.
International Journal of Dermatology · 2000
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Topical liquiritin and melasma ↗Laboratory + human study
Work on a particular callus extract included laboratory and human measurements. Ordinary edelweiss extracts need not be equivalent.
Genes · 2020
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Edelweiss callus culture and skin indicators ↗Laboratory delivery study
Characterisation and skin-delivery experiments, rather than a clinical demonstration of pigmentation benefit.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics · 2019
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Ethyl ascorbic acid and skin delivery ↗Topical comparative trial
The trial studied rosemary oil in a specific topical regimen. It does not prove equivalent effects for shampoo, rosemary extract or an oral capsule.
Skinmed · 2015
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Rosemary oil versus minoxidil 2% ↗Animal research
Mouse research explored hair-cycle activity. This is not evidence of human hair regrowth.
Pharmaceutical Biology · 2019
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Eclipta extract and hair-cycle signalling ↗Animal + laboratory research
Leaf and flower extracts were examined in preclinical models, not a human conditioner trial.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology · 2003
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Hibiscus extracts and hair-growth potential ↗Topical clinical + laboratory study
Specific topical EGCG preparations were studied. This does not establish an acne-treatment effect for a finished cosmetic.
Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2013
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EGCG and acne-associated pathways ↗Ingredient safety assessment
An ingredient safety assessment, not a product preservation challenge test or clinical efficacy trial.
International Journal of Toxicology · 2025
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Levulinic acid and sodium levulinate ↗Ingredient safety assessment
Formulation-ingredient safety background; it is not evidence for a therapeutic skin effect.
International Journal of Toxicology · 2007
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Safety assessment of glyceryl diesters ↗Laboratory study
Extracts were studied outside a clinical product trial. Laboratory antimicrobial activity does not make a cosmetic an acne or infection treatment.
PubMed · PMID 30365720
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Antioxidant and antimicrobial measurements in betel extracts ↗Cell and animal research
A specific isolated constituent and experimental preparations were studied. This is not human proof for a noni-containing cosmetic or capsule.
PubMed · PMID 16379572
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Noni-derived constituent and extracellular matrix biology ↗Topical human and laboratory study
The trial used a specific fermented extract and cream. Ordinary ginseng extract in a different formulation is not equivalent.
PubMed · PMID 32546107
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Fermented ginseng cream and visible skin measures ↗Cell-culture study
Cultured skin cells were examined under experimental oxidative stress. No clinical moisturising or wrinkle-reduction benefit is established by this experiment.
PubMed · PMID 28627707
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Tremella polysaccharides and stressed fibroblasts ↗Cell-culture study
This study concerns GHK-Cu, rather than a different copper peptide. Cell-culture collagen activity does not establish scalp hair regrowth in humans.
PubMed · PMID 3169264
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GHK-Cu and fibroblast collagen synthesis ↗Animal and cell research
A specific rhizome extract was examined preclinically. This does not establish a human shampoo hair-growth effect.
PubMed · PMID 41708252
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Cyperus rhizome extract and hair-cycle models ↗Preclinical study
Extracts and isolated constituents were investigated in experimental models. This is not a human scalp-serum trial.
PubMed · PMID 21716625
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Jatamansi constituents and hair-growth models ↗Topical comparative human study
The study examined specific leave-on preparations. Botanical part, extraction and contact time differ from a rinse-off face wash.
Original publication
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Green tea and lotus preparations and facial sebum ↗Topical multi-ingredient randomised trial
The studied product combined multiple botanicals, peptides and a retinoid. Effects cannot be assigned to one peptide or transferred to the Yauvana formula.
Original publication
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A cosmetic blend and photoaged skin ↗Laboratory study
Piceatannol-rich extract was studied, rather than the seed oil itself. It does not establish a clinical benefit for a walnut-shell scrub.
PubMed · PMID 20822151
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Passion-fruit seed extract and skin-cell biology ↗Topical human formulation study
A particular emulsion was assessed. Findings cannot be assumed for another saffron extract, a serum or an oral capsule.
PubMed · PMID 25362612
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A saffron cream and skin hydration ↗Cell-culture study
Laboratory epithelial-cell responses were investigated. This is not clinical proof of improved hair growth or conditioner performance.
PubMed · PMID 19799989
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Marshmallow root extracts and epithelial cells ↗Ingredient safety assessment
An original ingredient safety assessment. It is not a clinical efficacy test of a finished moisturiser.
PubMed · PMID 31840548
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Glycerin safety assessment ↗Ingredient safety assessment
Original safety assessment for the assessed ingredient family and conditions of use. It is not a finished-product safety certificate.
PubMed · PMID 28553736
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Isethionate salts safety assessment ↗Ingredient safety assessment
Examines ingredient safety and sensitisation considerations. Safety depends on the final formulation and ingredient quality.
PubMed · PMID 22869896
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Cocamidopropyl betaine safety assessment ↗Human irritation and sensitisation study
The study assessed irritation and sensitisation for selected surfactants. It does not establish the tolerance of every surfactant combination.
PubMed · PMID 20920412
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Surfactants and skin tolerance ↗Ingredient safety assessment
Original ingredient safety reassessment, rather than a clinical trial of wrinkle reduction.
PubMed · PMID 37752766
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Squalane and squalene safety reassessment ↗Ingredient safety assessment
The assessment concerns formulation ingredients and conditions of use. It does not establish hair-growth or skin-rejuvenation efficacy.
PubMed · PMID 25163475
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PEGylated oils safety assessment ↗Ingredient safety assessment
An original ingredient safety reassessment covering cosmetic uses. It does not establish performance of a particular tinted lip balm or an oral castor-oil product.
PubMed · PMID 40932363
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Castor seed oil and ricinoleates safety reassessment ↗Ingredient safety assessment
An original cosmetic ingredient safety reassessment. Ingredient safety evidence is separate from finished-product testing and lip-colourant suitability.
Cosmetic Ingredient Review · 2025
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Beeswax and plant waxes safety reassessment ↗No publications match the current filters in this section.
ORAL INGREDIENT RESEARCH
Oral randomised trial
A small trial studied oral glutathione preparations and skin measurements. A mixed capsule at another dose may perform differently.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2017
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Glutathione and skin properties ↗Oral randomised trial
The study examined a specific oral astaxanthin regimen. Supplements do not replace topical sunscreen.
Nutrients · 2018
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Astaxanthin and UV-induced skin deterioration ↗Oral randomised trial
A specified enzyme complex was tested in a small patient sample. Enzyme activity units and dosing matter; capsule weight alone is not equivalent.
Journal of Medicinal Food · 2018
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A multienzyme complex in functional dyspepsia ↗Oral pilot study
A small strain-specific study. A species name without the SP1 strain and studied dose does not establish the same effect.
Beneficial Microbes · 2016
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L. rhamnosus SP1 and adult acne ↗Oral / topical randomised trial
A standardised oil was studied in oral and topical groups. Findings are preparation-specific.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2023
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Standardised saw palmetto oil and hair measures ↗Oral comparative trial
This trial used a defined zinc salt and elemental dose. It is not evidence for topical Zinc PCA or an unspecified multinutrient capsule.
Dermatology · 2001
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Zinc gluconate versus minocycline ↗Oral randomised trial
An oral extract at a defined EGCG dose was studied. The dose cannot be inferred from the total weight of a blend.
Complementary Therapies in Medicine · 2016
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Green tea extract in post-adolescent acne ↗Oral randomised trial
A placebo-controlled study examined a specified oral CoQ10 preparation. The findings do not establish the performance of the DermaX blend.
PubMed · PMID 27548886
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Coenzyme Q10 and skin parameters ↗Oral randomised trial
A tomato-paste intervention was studied in healthy volunteers. Food matrix and intake differ from a mixed capsule; it is not a substitute for sunscreen.
PubMed · PMID 20854436
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Tomato paste and responses to UV exposure ↗Oral uncontrolled study
A small, uncontrolled study followed a specified grape seed extract. It cannot establish causation or a treatment effect for another product.
PubMed · PMID 15597304
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Grape seed extract and pigmentation measurements ↗Oral randomised trial
The study used a defined ellagic-acid-rich extract. Results are specific to that preparation and do not justify sun-protection or disease-treatment claims.
PubMed · PMID 17190110
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Ellagic-acid-rich pomegranate and UV pigmentation ↗Oral randomised study
An open-label randomised trial examined juice or extract, with skin and microbiome endpoints. This is ingredient research, not a finished-product trial.
PubMed · PMID 31601842
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Pomegranate and skin responses to UVB ↗Oral randomised crossover trial
A small human study assessed stress and sleep-related scales. Overall effects were not uniformly significant relative to placebo.
PubMed · PMID 31623400
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L-theanine and stress-related measures ↗Oral randomised trial
A particular root extract was studied in a defined patient population. A different extract or combination may have different effects and interactions.
PubMed · PMID 31728244
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Standardised ashwagandha and sleep measures ↗Oral randomised trial
A standardised extract was examined in adults reporting poor sleep. The results do not establish safety or effectiveness of the NeuroBlissX combination.
PubMed · PMID 32056539
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Saffron and self-reported sleep quality ↗Oral pilot randomised trial
A small pilot trial had mixed sleep findings. It does not establish a reliable insomnia-treatment benefit.
PubMed · PMID 21939549
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Chamomile extract and sleep outcomes ↗Oral randomised trial
A small trial studied a specified magnesium regimen in older adults. It cannot be directly transferred to another magnesium salt, dose or population.
PubMed · PMID 23853635
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Magnesium supplementation and sleep in older adults ↗Oral strain-specific trial
The exact MIMBb75 strain was studied. A species-only ingredient declaration does not identify this strain or establish the same benefit.
PubMed · PMID 21418261
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B. bifidum MIMBb75 and digestive symptoms ↗Oral strain-specific trial
A specific two-strain combination was studied. Neither strain identity nor the effects of one component alone can be inferred for a different blend.
PubMed · PMID 21436726
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A probiotic combination and bloating measures ↗Oral dose-response trial
The study examined a dose-response relationship using defined short-chain FOS. Its findings should not be extrapolated to a much smaller quantity in a capsule blend.
PubMed · PMID 16569219
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Short-chain FOS and intestinal bifidobacteria ↗Oral randomised adjunct trial
A microencapsulated preparation was added to existing therapy. The result does not establish an independent effect for an unspecified butyrate blend.
PubMed · PMID 22738315
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Microencapsulated butyrate and digestive symptoms ↗Oral randomised trial
A specific clinical population and a gram-level regimen were studied. This does not establish the same effect for a small amount in a wellness capsule.
PubMed · PMID 30108163
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Glutamine in a defined post-infectious population ↗Oral randomised crossover trial
Ginger accelerated gastric emptying in the trial, but did not improve the measured gastrointestinal symptoms.
PubMed · PMID 21218090
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Ginger and gastric motility ↗Oral combination trial
A particular combination was tested in patients. Fennel extract is not equivalent to the oil preparation, and the effects of each ingredient cannot be separated.
PubMed · PMID 27308645
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A curcumin–fennel oil combination and digestive symptoms ↗Oral randomised trial
The study used defined release-targeted oil formulations, not a general peppermint extract. Findings differ across symptom endpoints.
PubMed · PMID 31470006
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Peppermint-oil formulations and digestive endpoints ↗Oral pilot randomised trial
An exploratory study assessed microbiota changes in healthy participants. It does not demonstrate detoxification or treatment of digestive disease.
PubMed · PMID 32955913
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Triphala and gut microbiota ↗Oral randomised crossover trial
A small crossover trial assessed selected health and safety measurements with a specific extract. It was not a trial of the current capsule blends.
PubMed · PMID 31890983
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Amla extract in healthy volunteers ↗Oral randomised trial
A particular intake and older-adult population were studied. A compact multi-ingredient capsule does not provide a food-level spirulina serving.
PubMed · PMID 18714150
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Spirulina supplementation in older adults ↗Oral randomised trial
A standardised purified preparation was assessed in an exercise context. Other preparations and smaller intakes cannot be assumed equivalent.
PubMed · PMID 30728074
Related collection: VitaPhytoX
A purified shilajit preparation and fatigue-related measures ↗Oral controlled trial
Seed and pulp oils were studied. These are different from the fruit extract named in VitaPhytoX.
PubMed · PMID 15539258
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Sea buckthorn oils in a defined skin-condition population ↗Oral crossover study
An acute study of a particular preparation examined laboratory biomarkers. Biomarker changes do not prove a general clinical benefit.
PubMed · PMID 28035536
Related collection: VitaPhytoX
Moringa and plasma antioxidant measurements ↗Human pharmacokinetic study
The study assessed exposure to curcumin under specific conditions. Altered absorption can also affect medicines; it is not proof that every combination works better.
PubMed · PMID 9619120
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Piperine and curcumin exposure ↗Oral randomised trial
The trial reported an LDL-cholesterol increase with pterostilbene alone. It is not evidence of skin-lightening efficacy.
PubMed · PMID 25057276
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Pterostilbene and metabolic measurements ↗Oral randomised trial
An older-adult study investigated a specific regimen. It does not establish the safety of combining 5-HTP with tryptophan, melatonin, Mucuna or medicines.
PubMed · PMID 38309227
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5-HTP and sleep-quality measures ↗Oral randomised crossover trial
The trial examined a particular regimen and genetic context. Response is individual and does not justify an automatic multi-precursor combination.
PubMed · PMID 31237183
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Tryptophan and sleep-related responses ↗Oral randomised trial
A standardised extract was studied in stressed adults. The trial does not establish a hormone-balancing claim for a multi-ingredient formula.
PubMed · PMID 36185698
Related collection: NeuroBlissX
Holy basil extract and stress-related measures ↗Oral randomised trial
A defined female population and root extract were studied. Findings cannot be generalised to all adults or to an oxytocin or emotional-bonding claim.
PubMed · PMID 38725785
Related collection: NeuroBlissX
Shatavari extract in a menopausal population ↗No publications match the current filters in this section.
A paper about an isolated molecule, different botanical part, delivery system or probiotic strain cannot establish the same outcome for another ingredient or blend. Absence of a selected paper is not evidence of harm or benefit. Our collection descriptions keep cosmetic, nutritional and medical claims distinct.
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