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Hair softening and stimulation of hair growth were reported uses.
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e0“The main reported applications were skin exfoliation, moisturising and softening, acne care, hair softening, and stimulation of hair growth.”
e1“plant species traditionally used in cosmetic preparations”
Title
Traditional Use of Plants in Phytocosmetics: An Ethnobotanical Study in Oran, Algeria
Walid KHITRI; Mustapha CHELGHOUM; Dalila SMATI Journal of international research in medical and pharmaceutical sciences 2026. doi:10.56557/jirmeps/2026/v21i210496
Other claims from this paper (7)
- Observation The survey identified 61 plant species from 36 families.
- Observation The survey documented 108 phytocosmetic formulations.
- Observation Five plant species were cited most frequently for cosmetic use.
- Observation Skin exfoliation, moisturising and softening, and acne care were reported uses.
- Observation Poultices, infusions, and decoctions were principal preparation methods.
- Observation Fresh applications were also a principal preparation method.
- Observation Most respondents reported satisfactory results from cosmetic plant use, with some adverse effects.