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GlossaryGelling Agent

substance that thickens and stabilizes products by forming gels

A gelling agent, also known as a gel agent or gellant, is a substance used to thicken and stabilize products by forming a gel-like consistency. In the context of hair care, gelling agents are commonly found in styling gels and creams, helping to provide hold and shape to hairstyles. They work by creating a network of molecules that trap water, giving the product its desired texture and viscosity.

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research Development of a Doxazosin and Finasteride Transdermal System for Combination Therapy of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

13 citations, August 2013 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences”

Researchers created a skin patch that delivers two drugs for treating enlarged prostate, which may improve patient use and dosage control.

research Designing, Optimizing, and Assessing a Novel Emulgel Containing Minoxidil for Controlled Drug Release Using Marine-Based Polymers

February 2024 in “Current Drug Delivery”

The new minoxidil emulgel with marine-based polymers shows effective controlled drug release for hair growth treatment.

research Development and Evaluation of Polyherbal Emulgel Formulation: A Preventive Hair Care Preparation

January 2019 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine”

The polyherbal emulgel created for hair care was safe, had good qualities, and could lead to future hair care products.

In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Biologically Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles for Topical Applications: Effect of Surface Coating and Loading into Hydrogels

research In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Biologically Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles for Topical Applications: Effect of Surface Coating and Loading into Hydrogels

130 citations, January 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine”

Silver nanoparticles coated with substances like PEG showed strong antibacterial effects and improved wound healing when used in hydrogels.

New Ethanol and Propylene Glycol Free Gel Formulations Containing a Minoxidil-Methyl-Beta-Cyclodextrin Complex as Promising Tools for Alopecia Treatment

research New Ethanol and Propylene Glycol Free Gel Formulations Containing a Minoxidil-Methyl-Beta-Cyclodextrin Complex as Promising Tools for Alopecia Treatment

18 citations, March 2014 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy”

New gel formulas without ethanol and propylene glycol, containing a minoxidil-methyl-β-cyclodextrin complex, have been created for treating hair loss.

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community Is the "losing 100 hair a day is normal" not what it seems?

in Chat 35 upvotes 5 months ago

The conversation questions the accuracy of the "losing 100 hairs a day is normal" claim, with users sharing personal experiences of hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil.