Search
forLearn
6 / 801 results- Does L-cysteine work better alone or when combined with other vitamins and minerals? L-cysteine works better when combined with vitamins and minerals for optimal hair health.
learn emu oil
learn Jojoba oil
learn Vegetable Oil
learn petitgrain oil
learn L-cysteine
Research
5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Secondary ion mass spectrometric investigation of penetration of coconut and mineral oils into human hair fibers: relevance to hair damage.
Coconut oil can penetrate hair better than mineral oil, potentially protecting against damage.
research Single hair fiber assessment techniques to discriminate between mineral oil and coconut oil effect on hair physical properties
This study found that coconut oil significantly increased the tensile strength of twisted hair fibers due to its ability to penetrate the hair core, in contrast to mineral oil.
research Mineral and Vegetable Oils
The authors concluded that mineral and vegetable oils have complementary roles in hair care, with coconut oil noted for its ability to penetrate hair fibers and reduce protein loss.
research Evaluation of carcinogenic effect of mineral oil used in the processing of jute fibres.
In this study, jute-batching oil did not cause cancer in mice, but it shortened the time to tumour development when combined with a known carcinogen, indicating potential cancer-promoting activity.
research Investigation of penetration abilities of various oils into human hair fibers
Some oils can penetrate hair and reduce the stickiness between fibers, but mineral oil cannot.
Community Join
5 / 235 resultscommunity Clinical efficacy of popular oral supplements for AA
Vitamins and minerals like vitamin E, zinc, and iron may aid hair growth, especially in cases of deficiency. Pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, horsetail, and AminoMar show some promise for improving hair health and count.
community What do people think about using a castor oil pack on thinning hair? It is ant-inflammatory has a lot of vitamins and fatty acids..
Castor oil is being considered for hair thinning, with some users noting it may prevent hair breakage but not affect DHT-related hair loss. Some users report mixed results, with one mentioning increased body hair growth from oral consumption.
community What all oils could be useful to augment hair growth
The user uses 1mg fin every other day, a topical solution of 5% min + 0.1% fin nightly, and seeks advice on oils for hair growth. Replies suggest oils are ineffective and recommend sticking with fin and min treatments.
community Magnesium oil worked wonders for me, until it stopped working
A user experienced significant hair improvement using magnesium oil after stopping finasteride due to side effects, but the effects of magnesium diminished over time. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss without using finasteride.
community Crazy growth after adding ostrich oil + microneedling in 2 months. (already on treatment previously)
The user experienced significant hair growth after adding ostrich oil and weekly microneedling to their existing treatment of topical dutasteride and minoxidil. They believe the combination of ostrich oil and microneedling contributed to the results, although some users suggest the increased microneedling frequency might be the main factor.
Clinics
3 / 3 resultsExperts
— no results