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    GlossaryGelling Agent (Thickening 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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      community Redensyl (The Ordinary Serum)

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 5 years ago
      Redensyl, a hair loss treatment that has been claimed to be 80% more effective than minoxidil, but users have not experienced any results from using it.

      community Why is no one talking about redensyl?

      in Question  58 upvotes 5 years ago
      Exploring the effectiveness of redensyl, a hair loss treatment, compared to minoxidil and finasteride. People shared experiences using redensyl and products containing it, such as The Ordinary Hair Serum.

      community Using a 2-deoxy-d-ribose gel. My experience 2 weeks in.

      in Treatment  38 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user switched from minoxidil to a homemade 2-deoxy-d-ribose gel and noticed no hair fall after two weeks, despite stopping minoxidil. The gel includes water, 2-deoxy-d-ribose, vegetable glycerine, 2-phenoxyethanol, sodium alginate, and rosemary oil, and the user reports healthier-feeling hair.

      community Warning: Him's fraudulently reactivated subscription and refused to refund.

      in Treatment  216 upvotes 6 months ago
      Hims reactivated a subscription without consent, leading to unauthorized charges for Finasteride and Minoxidil products, and refused to issue a refund until a bank dispute was filed. Users discussed alternative, cheaper sources for these treatments and shared similar negative experiences with Hims.