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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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Optimization of Propylene Glycol and Sorbitol Composition as Humectant in Anti-Hair Loss Cream Formula with Saw Palmetto Extract (Serenoa Repens): Application of Factorial Design

research Optimasi komposisi propilen glikol dan sorbital sebagai humectant dalam formula krim anti hair loss ekstrak saw palmetto [Serenoa repens] : aplikasi desain faktorial

January 2007

The best mix of propylene glycol and sorbitol was found for a cream to prevent hair loss using saw palmetto extract.

Optimization of Hair Loss Cream Formula with Saw Palmetto Extract (Serenoa Repens) Using Humectant Glycerol and Sorbitol: Application of Factorial Design

research Optimasi formula krim hair loss ekstrak saw palmetto [Serenoa repens] dengan humectant gliserol dan sorbital : aplikasi desain faktorial

January 2007

Saw palmetto cream for hair loss works better with glycerol and sorbitol.

Optimization of Polyethylene Glycol 400 and Glycerol Composition as Humectant in Anti-Hair Loss Cream Formula with Saw Palmetto Extract (Serenoa Repens): Application of Factorial Design

research Optimasi komposisi polietilen glikol 400 dan gliserol sebagai humectant dalam formula krim anti hair loss ekstrak saw palmetto [Serenoa repens] : aplikasi desain faktorial

January 2007

Polyethylene glycol 400 and glycerol are effective as moisturizers in anti-hair loss cream with saw palmetto extract.

Optimization of Anti-Hair Loss Cream Formula with Saw Palmetto Extract (Serenoa Repens) Using Propylene Glycol and Glycerol as Humectants: Application with Factorial

research Optimasi formula krim anti hair loss ekstrak saw palmetto [Serenoa repens] dengan propilen glikol dan gliserol sebagai humectant : aplikasi dengan faktorial

January 2007

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research Hair follicle targeting with curcumin nanocrystals: Influence of the formulation properties on the penetration efficacy

60 citations , October 2020 in “Journal of Controlled Release”

Curcumin nanocrystals in simple gels effectively penetrate hair follicles, but humectants can reduce this efficacy.

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community Anyone on topical fin using glycerin instead of PG as humectant?

in Research/Science 1 upvotes 5 months ago

Switching to a DIY topical finasteride solution using ethanol, glycerin, and distilled water instead of propylene glycol for a gentler application. Users report positive results with both DIY solutions and a low PG minoxidil and finasteride product from India.

community Creating Your Own Topicals: A Guide

in Research/Science 67 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.

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