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Researchers investigated an extract of the alpine plant edelweiss for its ability to modulate hair follicle growth ex vivo and inhibit hair loss while increasing hair regeneration in vivo.

Researchers Find Edelweiss Inhibits Catagen Phase, Increases Hair Density

Researchers investigated an extract of the Alpine plant edelweiss ex vivo for its potential to modulate hair follicle growth and inhibit hair loss and in vivo for its ability to increase hair regeneration.

Oral vitamin D enhanced the efficacy of minoxidil in patients with female pattern hair loss.

[Hair Growth] Vitamin D + Minoxidil Superior to Monotherapy

Ghada F. R. Hassan, MD, et al, evaluated the serum levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D in patients with hair loss (vs. controls) as well as the efficacy of three treatment options: oral vitamin D, minoxidil and combination of both.

The flutamide plus minoxidil solution was significantly more effective than minoxidil.

Flutamide Enhances Efficacy of 5% Minoxidil in Androgenetic Alopecia

Topical flutamide plus minoxidil solution was significantly more effective than minoxidil in improving hair density, hair thickness and patient satisfaction.

Walgreens Minoxidil Topical Aerosol 5 Hair Regrowth Treatment For Men

Label Challenge: Walgreen's Minoxidil Topical Aerosol 5%, Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men

Cosmetics & Toiletries is putting your formulating skills to the test with its weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Mondays, you respond in the comments, and we give you the answers in our Friday newsletter—with a shoutout to the winners.

Columbia Researchers Uncover Hair Density, Texture Gene

A Columbia University research team has discovered a gene involved in determining hair texture that could lead to treatments for unwanted hair, or potentially grow hair.

Adapting Spf Testing Methods For Mineral Sunscreen Density

Adapting SPF Testing Methods for Mineral Sunscreen Density

A sunscreen layer’s thickness is critical to its SPF. However, current regulations specify a mass application rate for testing, rather than a volumetric application rate. This significantly underrates the SPF values of mineral sunscreens due to their higher densities since, compared with their relative organic counterparts, thinner films are being tested, as will be shown here.

Comparatively Speaking: Density vs. Specific Gravity

Formulators often are faced with product specifications for which the tests are not chemical but physical. Oftentimes, the terms describing these physical traits are not clearly defined. Two such terms are density and specific gravity.

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Mibelle Biochemistry Launches Anti-aging Active for Skin Density

Mibelle Biochemistry launched an ingredient to help combat hormonally induced skin aging with the help of an extract from monk’s pepper berries. The berries contain so-called phyto-endorphins that bind to the opioid receptor, causing an analgesic effect and sense of well-being.

FDA Issues Warning Letter for Eyebrow/Eyelash Growth Product Claims

Cosmetic manufacturer Lifetech Resources LLC has been issued a warning letter by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding claims touted on three of its eye care products.

Scalp Care Density Serum is formulated without silicones, sulfates (SLS & SLES), parabens, phthalates or formaldehyde.

Living Proof Launching Scalp Care Density Serum

It is a lightweight, fast-absorbing scalp serum formulated to visibly minimize the appearance of grey hair, reduce shedding, increase hair density, and promote healthier hair growth with clinically proven results in as little as 90 days.

Adapting SPF Testing Methods for Mineral Sunscreen Density

A sunscreen layer’s thickness is critical to its SPF. However, current regulations specify a mass application rate for testing, rather than a volumetric application rate. This significantly underrates the SPF values of mineral sunscreens due to their higher densities since, compared with their relative organic counterparts, thinner films are being tested, as will be shown here.

The serum will be available exclusively at Sephora and Briogeo.com starting January 6, 2023.

Briogeo Launches Destined for Density Serum

The serum is clinically shown to increase hair density by up to three times, according to the brand.

Comparatively Speaking: Density vs. Specific Gravity

This edition of "Comparatively Speaking" by industry expert Tony O'Lenick compares a product's density with its specific gravity, which are important measurements for formulators to understand especially when considering product specifications.

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Optimize Your Cosmetics QC: EasyPlus Density Meters

The new EasyPlus™ Density Meters are simple, rugged, and trustworthy – perfect for the quality control of cosmetics: including shampoos, creams, and more.

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Boost hair density & reduce graying with ALGAKTIV® Densidyl!

Transform hair care with ALGAKTIV® Densidyl! Clinically proven to boost hair density by 11% and add equivalent to 10,200 new hairs in 5 months, masters emotions and exposome. Sustainable, powerful, and disruptive!

In this interview from the IFSCC 2023 poster session, Eveline Thia, of Shiny Brands Group, describes work evaluating the hair follicle growth potential of a botanical formula.

[video] How Botanicals Can Boost Hair Follicle Growth: Comparison with Minoxidil

In this interview from the IFSCC 2023 poster session, Eveline Thia, of Shiny Brands Group, describes work evaluating the hair follicle growth potential of a botanical-based formula. Compared with minoxidil, results were promising.

Alpaflor Edelweiss CB is a Leontopodium alpinum ‘Helvetia’ extract, cultivated at 3,000 m altitude in the Swiss Alps.

DSM Finds Alpaflor Edelweiss CB Protects Skin, Improves Hair Density and Graying

Previously shown to protect skin against external stress, DSM’s Alpaflor Edelweiss CB has also been found to prevent hair thinning and graying.

In clinical trials conducted by Augustinus Bader, The Eyebrow and Lash Enhancing Serum increased lash thickness by 40%, lash length by 34% and eyebrow thickness by 55%.

Augustinus Bader Launches The Eyebrow and Lash Enhancing Serum

The serum features the brand’s proprietary TFC8 cellular-renewing technology, which works synergistically with the body’s intrinsic renewal mechanisms to address the underlying cause of diminishing lashes and thinning brows.

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