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View the Active Ingredients List Active Ingredients Anti-Aging is a complicated market; at Ethica we believe in sharing the ingredients work with, so our customers can understand the products they are using. All the marketing in the world means nothing without the correct formulation. We do not “fairy dust” our products to say something is in there, if it is not providing a result that is backed by clinical studies, we leave it out. We are open with our ingredients, why they are there and what they do. Anti-Aging and hair regrowth is extremely complicated and technical, there is no single ingredient that is the perfect solution, that is why using a precise combination of the correct ingredients will yield maximum results across multiple pathways for the broadest range of people. Lets take a look at many of our advanced ingredients: Adenosine Emu Oil Performs similar to 5% minoxidil for hair loss, recent scientif- A powerful anti-inflammatory, emu oil is also very highly ic studies have also show that Adenosine, which is native to absorbent. Emu Oil has also been shown to be a strong the human body, in comparison to Minoxidil and Finasteride, 5 alpha reductase inhibitor or DHT, in target tissues when has no side effects. A 12-month usage of Adenosine leads topically applied to an improvement of hair condition in 84% of all cases Extrapone Rooibos Anageline Extrapone® Rooibos GW (by Symrise) acts as an antioxi- ANAGELINE® is extracted from sweet white lupine. Rich dant. It is a plant extract derived from Aspalathus Linearis in glutaminated peptides, oligo-elements and vitamins, it and possesses anti-aging, anti-allergenic, antimicrobial, pro- controls the hair cycle by regulating the hormonal balance, tective and skin soothing properties. It also offers protection reactivating the microcirculation and stimulating cell metab- to the hair color olism Follicusan™ DP Azelaic Acid Follicusan™ DP (by CLR Chemisches) vitalizes hair follicles A non-toxic chemical, opposes hair loss through the inhibi- and reduces hair loss. It is a milk-based bioactive, contain- tion of excess sebum, which is laden with pathogenic DHT. ing active signaling molecules, which stimulate the dermal In one clinical trial, a 1% concentration of azelaic acid was papilla cells. It vitalizes the scalp and hair follicles and is demonstrated to inhibit the activity of 5α-reductase DHT proven to counteract accelerated hair loss. Follicusan™ DP between 35 to 46 percent improves both hair density and hair thickness Ingredients: Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Inositol, Milk Protein, Caffeine Lactose, Acetyl Cysteine, Acetyl Methionine, Sodium Citrate Inhibits 5-alpha reductase, the enzyme responsible for the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone or DHT, GHK-CU solution while prohibiting DHT-induced miniaturization of the hair fol- A naturally occurring copper peptide complex, provides licle. The beneficial effects of topical application of caffeine numerous benefits such as anti-inflammatory properties, provides improvement in barrier function, follicular penetra- DNA repair, nerve regeneration, stem cell stimulation, and tion, stimulation and promotion of hair growth increased collagen production. Using copper peptides topically on the scalp will help strengthen existing hair, while Cinnamomum Zeylanicum stimulating growth in areas that are lacking thickness Bark Extract Contains chemical compounds like eugenol and cinnama- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein dehyde. These offer antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial and Increases the ability of the hair to bind moisture and spe- many other benefits, which can help with hair problems by cifically improves the tensile strength of hair. It mitigates preventing fungal and bacterial infections of the scalp damage due to bleaching, perming, and hot combing Active Ingredients proven that Procapil™ can boost new hair growth by up to Kapilarine™ 121% along with reducing hair loss by 58% Kapilarine™ (by Greentech USA) is a blend of botanicals that acts to prevent hair loss by inhibiting alpha reductase or DHT activity, boosting microcirculation and cellular metabo- Prohairin™ B4 Prohairin™ B4 (by Caregen) acts as a hair growth promo- lism in the scalp, and by reducing inflammation contributing tion active. It is a double-layered encapsulated biomimetic to seborrhea peptide, which helps increase cell growth and migration. Ingredients: Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf It promotes hair growth by activating the stem cells of hair Extract, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract, follicle Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract Reishi Mushroom Kopexil™ This mushroom is a powerhouse of antioxidants and Kopexil™ (from Kumar Organic) is a chemical compound provides anti-inflammatory properties while improving the similar to minoxidil. It increases the volume of hair in the circulation of blood. All these actions work in coordination, growth stage while increasing blood flow to deep with- enabling a stronger set of hair follicles and shaft. Reishi in the root structure so that stronger, healthy hair growth showed the most percentage of 5α-reductase DHT inhibi- can persist with maximum anchoring efficacy. Additionally tion of any mushroom, reducing between 70 and 80% in it reverses and inhibits perifollicular fibrosis, a condition in clinical studies, beating Minoxidil, or Propecia in efficacy which collagen around the roots becomes rigid, tightens, and pushes the hair out. KOPEXIL™ also does not allow for Sphinganine miniaturization of hair follicles A potent inhibitor of 5-α-reductase type I that prevents the L Arginine conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone – DHT Because L-Arginine improves capillary blood circulation SalSphere Caffeine through the vasodilation attributed to its product, nitric SalSphere™ Hair Stimulator (by Salvona) is a technology oxide, it is believed that the improved perfusion of the cells designed to stimulate new hair growth. It is based on a of hair follicles contributes to hair regrowth by stimulating the sub-micron sphere delivery system with a core infused with production of new hair follicles. Therefore, L-arginine inhibits caffeine, and a shell that is composed of a hydrophilic layer. the chain reaction leading to weak hair follicle shafts and The spheres enable targeted delivery to the hair follicle, stunted follicle development forming a reservoir from which the caffeine is slowly re- leased, providing longer-lasting benefits via targeted delivery Oleanolic Acid to the hair follicles. Caffeine inhibits 5-alpha reductase, the Inhibits and reduces the 5 alpha reductase type I and II, the enzyme responsible for the conversion of testosterone to enzymes involved in the production of dihydrotestosterone dihydrotestosterone – DHT or DHT, up to 68%. This compound, found in olive tree leaves, encourages hair growth by stimulating the peripheral Saw Palmetto blood flow in the scalp and activating hair cells. It also fur- Contains a unique mix of fatty acids, alcohols, and phytos- nishes alopecia-preventing and dandruff-preventing effects terols, with a hair-growth method of action similar to sys- temic finasteride (Propecia), but without loss of libido or the Piroctone Olamine other known side effects of that drug An alternative to the better-known ingredient Ketoconazole, both act as a powerful antifungal and inflammation reducer. Taurine However, Piroctone Olamine has been studied to be far su- Taurine benefits hair loss in multiple ways, most significantly perior to Ketoconazole to stimulate hair growth. Compared by inhibiting a process termed perifollicular fibrosis, a rigid- to Ketoconazole, Piroctone Olamine ensures an increase in ification process that occurs in response to inflammation the number of hairs in the growth phase (anagen phase) by of the skin and hair follicles, a condition in which collagen more than 10%. 88% of people experienced a significant around the roots becomes rigid, tightens, and pushes the increase (more than 10%) of the hair diameter over Keto- hair out. It is also a very important amino acid and a power- conazole (10% larger diameter means that the hair became ful anti-inflammatory 20% thicker) Trichogen™ Procapil™ Trichogen™ VEG LS 9922, (designed by BASF Care) is a Procapil™ (by Sederma) Strengthens hair and prevents cutting edge blend of botanicals and amino acids. It im- hair loss naturally. It combines vitaminated matrikine with proves hair strength, decreases hair loss, stimulates growth, apigenin and oleanolic acid to form 2 powerful functions that improves scalp conditions, and counteracts hair-loss disor- target the main areas of hair loss. The first function facilitates ders the communication of cells and holds these cells together Main Ingredients: Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Arginine, in order to prevent the effects of DHT. The second function Acetyl Tyrosine, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy increases blood flow in the scalp, while activating a number Protein, Polyquaternium-11, Calcium Pantothenate, Zinc of genes responsible for tissue repair mechanisms, which Gluconate, Niacinamide, Ornithine HCl, Citrulline, Glucos- provides protecting and repairing effects. Clinical tests have amine HCl, Biotin.
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