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blowmeup,
Here is a breakdown of Hair Cycle Shampoo ingredients and their qualities/activities:
Aloe Vera Gel: healing and soothing; inhibits bradykinins; used for burns, frostbite, wound healing and anti-inflammatory
Alpha Lipoic Acid: antioxidant in both lipid and water phases, increases glutathione levels in cell, enhances effects of other antioxidants
Arnica Montana: reduces inflammation; some people believe it has hair growth benefits.
Biotin: strengthens hair, improves metabolism of scalp oils
Bromelain: helps digest protein debris and crusts on the scalp; anti-inflammatory.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine: amphoteric surfactant
D-Panthenol: increases epithelialization, anti-inflammatory, moisturizer, penetrates hair shaft
Grape seed extract: extremely potent antioxidant, proanthocyanidins extracted from grape seeds promote proliferation of hair follicle cells isolated from mice by about 230%. Proanthocyanidins possess remarkable hair-cycle-converting activity from the telogen phase to the anagen phase. Possibility of using the proanthocyanidins extracted from grape seeds as agents inducing hair growth.
Grapefruit seed extract: natural antimicrobial
Hydrolized Wheat Protein: coats hair, restores shine, resiliency, repairs, conditions
Jojoba oil: resembles sebum, moisturizer, emulsifier, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Lavender Extract: may slow hair loss in alopecia areata; cleansing
Papain: helps digest protein debris and crusts on the scalp; promotes shine and gloss of hair
Phenoxyethanolrganic chemical preservative
Polyglyceryl Laurate: lathering agent
Purified Water: primary carrier, acts as a wetting agent
Rosemary Extract: antioxidant, astringent, moisturizer, anti-infective, enhance blood circulation in scalp, stimulate hair growth
Saw Palmetto: inhibits conversion of testosterone to DHT; inhibits binding of DHT to androgen receptors
Tea Tree oil: antimicrobial, also benefits damaged hair
Vitamin K: possible longevity factor, supports collagen synthesis, thereby wound healing
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