ABSRACT
Cellular senescence, a condition of irreversible cell cycle arrest, can lead to inflammation and accelerated ageing of tissues, including the skin. To prevent this, current strategies aim specifically to eliminate the senescent cells, or ‘zombie cells’, by means of senolytics. Sensitive scalps are a prominent problem and one potential treatment option is the use of senolytics in scalp care. As with the skin, zombie cells in the scalp can cause local inflammation, leading to dry and irritated scalps, so clearing these cells could promote a healthy scalp. An extract from the leaves of the Swiss Alpine rose was found to have strong senolytic activity in fibroblasts. In a placebo-controlled clinical study, the extract further demonstrated a significant soothing effect on sensitive scalps. This study firstly highlights the positive impact of senolytics in scalp health and care.
One of the hallmarks of ageing is the accumulation of senescent cells.1
