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    GlossaryHumectant

    substance that attracts and retains moisture from the environment

    A humectant is a substance that helps retain moisture by attracting water molecules from the surrounding environment. In hair and skincare products, humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid are used to keep hair and skin hydrated, making them look healthier and feel softer.

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      community Creating Your Own Topicals: A Guide

      in Research/Science  71 upvotes 3 years ago
      Creating a carrier solution for topical hair loss treatments using ethanol, propylene glycol or glycerin, and instructions on creating topical finasteride. Different recipes are provided with varying ratios of alcohol to humectant.

      community Carrier for homemade topical Finasteride

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about making topical finasteride using stemoxydine as a carrier. The user is considering buying Redken Cerafill Hair Re-Densifying Treatment (Stemoxydine) 90ml for this purpose.

      community Homemade Topical Finasteride Formula?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      User wants to make homemade topical finasteride to minimize side effects and asks about using glycerin, stirring time, storage, and alternative solvents. Another user's comment is unclear.

      community Here’s the rundown on scalp serums from a former cosmetic chemist

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 1 week ago
      Most scalp serums are ineffective for hair loss, with Nécessaire’s “The Scalp Serum” being the only one showing noticeable results, though it's not worth the cost. For androgenetic alopecia, clinical treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are necessary, while caffeine and capixyl may offer some benefits.