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    GlossarySunflower Oil

    non-volatile oil extracted from sunflower seeds

    Sunflower oil, also known as sunflower seed oil or Helianthus annuus oil, is a non-volatile oil extracted from the seeds of the sunflower plant. Rich in essential fatty acids, particularly linoleic acid, and vitamins such as vitamin E, it is commonly used in cooking, cosmetics, and skincare products for its moisturizing and antioxidant properties.

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      community Fats on your Head to Stop Hair Loss?

      in Research/Science  141 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of long-chain unsaturated fatty acids, like oleic and linoleic acid, as an additional treatment for hair loss, which may inhibit the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT and promote hair growth. Users humorously suggest using oils topically and discuss other hair loss treatments, but the main focus is on the science behind fatty acids and their role in hair health.

      community Began An Intensive Protocol but it's now all habit.

      in Hair Systems  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, black tea, pumpkin seed oil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkin seed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.

      community Helicobacter's concocted serum v1

       7 upvotes 5 years ago
      A custom-made serum based on double-blind studies for AGA, which includes natural ingredients such as rosemary oil, procyanidin B-2, saw palmetto extract, curcuma aeruginosa, pumpkin seed oil and castor oil. The user has updated their recipe to include apple poly procyanidin B-2 4% concentration and other ingredients before topping it off with Pura d'or serum.

      community Natural Remedies: Polyphenols and Hair Loss

       18 upvotes 5 years ago
      Natural remedies to treat hair loss, such as polyphenols, apple peel extract, grape seed extract, green tea extract, peppermint oil, pumpkin seed oil, apigenin, Ginkgo biloba, red clover extract, olive leaf extract, Ecklonia Cava and Grateloupia elliptica. In addition, terpenes, carotenoids, and tocopherols were discussed as potential treatments.