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Can PEG warm up my scalp and what is so special about Glucosyl hesperidin?
  • Elana44Elana44
    I have a warming hair mask which supposedly helps improve hair growth by stimulating blood circulation. 

    It is said to contain a warming ingredient called PEG. Now, isn't it our good old polyethilene glycol? If so, can it really warm up the scalp?

    Also, it claims to contain a very special component - Glucosyl hesperidin. Why is it special and what good does it do to hair?


    Thanks a lot in advance!
  • alchemist
    PEG is Polyethylene Glycol and it can warm the scalp.  It does this because as it absorbs water from your skin the solubilisation of the water into PEG generates heat.

    Hesperidin is a flavanoid which is found in citrus fruits.  By combining it with a glucose molecule it is more soluble and easier to formulate with.  It is claimed this ingredient also warms the skin by increasing circulation.
  • Elana44Elana44
    Alchemist, again, thanks a lot, now it's crystal-clear :)
  • Ally E.Ally E.
    I hear women adding pepper essential oil to their shampoo to stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss. I know a mother and a daughter that reached great results with this treatment, but you have to be careful not to put pure oil on your scalp, mix it with the shampoo first.
  • Elana44Elana44
    Ally, thank you, this sounds like a good natural option! :) It probably is a bit greasy though... 
  • Right BrainRight Brain
    Just remember though, even if these products do warm the scalp and increase blood circulation, there's no evidence to show that increase improves hair growth.  
  • Ally E.Ally E.
    not greasy at all, as you put max 4 drops of the oil, it's very concentrated :)
  • Elana44Elana44
    Right Brain, what about strengthening the follicle then? :)

    Ally, definitely must try this now! thanks for the hint. 
  • Right BrainRight Brain
    No, these ingredients will not strengthen the follicle.
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