Certified Trichologist Bridgette Hillfounder of Root Cause Scalp Analysis, is a fan of using hair growth serums to promote thicker hair. “Most topicals are formulated to be vasodilators,” he tells mbg. “Which means they open the blood vessels, allowing the scalp (arrector pili) muscles of the hair follicle to relax, allowing blood and nutrients to flow more easily through the blood vessel.”
Caffeine, in particular, is a vasodilator, which improves circulation and blood flow, and may provide DHT-blocking properties (DHT is a trigger for androgenic hair loss, he says). And according to Hill, topical caffeine can also strengthen the hair shaft and promote longer, stronger hair fibers.
He adds that mung bean extracts are believed to “strengthen the dermal papilla. The dermal papilla, which is located at the base of the hair follicle, regulates hair growth functions“Finally, “There are interesting discoveries in the world of peptides and hair growth,” says Hill. Specifically, research has found that certain peptides can bind to protein receptors responsible for hair growth. “Plus, peptides reduce inflammation,” she adds.
Throw them all together in the VegamourAnd you have a powerful herbal topical, don’t you think?
