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Vegamour GRO Hair Foam
Many of us would like to grow fuller, lush hair. There are several serums and oils on the market. These are often a messy application that makes hair go flat and greasy at the root – right where you want more volume. Here is our research on the Vegamour GRO Hair Foam formulation as well as our experience.
What It Is
A mousse-like foam that adds volume at the root. It is not intended for the lengths of the hair. While it does double-duty as a styling agent to maximize the appearance of thinner hair, it is really a hair growth serum in a precise application form.
Why It is Special
While most hair growth formulations are oily, greasy or clump the hair together, this formula acts like a styling mousse at the root and adds some hair volume.
Adhering to daily use is much easier when I am not tempted to skip a day of treatment in order to have a better looking hair style for a day.
Research-Backed Treatments for Hair Regrowth
There are many formulations out there promising hair growth. While many ingredients can provide SOME benefit, most don’t address the main reasons hair won’t grow in well.
Research indicates the primary enemies to hair growth are:
- DHT accumulation on the scalp
- loss of blood circulation to the scalp
- scalp inflammation
- nutritional deficiencies
Bloodwork can rule out some nutritional basics like low Vitamin D levels, iron, magnesium, and B12. Most of us get enough Biotin from fortified foods but if you are low, that can impair hair growth.
A dermatologist can rule out other conditions, such as inflammatory conditions of the scalp, that may require medical attention.
But DHT and poor blood circulation are more complicated. That requires some topical treatment intervention. The ingredients in that topical treatment are key to your success.
Check out the ingredients in Vegamour GRO Hair Foam.
Vegamour Gro Hair Foam Key Ingredients
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Callus Conditioned Media
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) is used for the prevention and reduction of hair loss, achieving an increase in density.
It is also an important stimulator of follicular activity, optimizing the hair cycle and providing improvements in the density, strength and health of the hair.
It is also an outstanding anti-inflammatory for promoting optimal scalp health.
Tumeric is effective at “jumpstarting” the dermal papilla cells of DPCs – where hair growth happens – after periods of dormancy.
Trifolium Pratense
Trifolium Pratense is red clover. Red clover addresses DHT.
DHT is a hormone that accumulates on the scalp. It can suffocate the hair follicle, causing it to grow a thinner and shorter until it cannot produce a hair at all.
DHT is partially removed with regular hair washing, but not entirely. It can be trapped under dandruff or oils. Certain ingredients show an ability to remove DHT. Red Clover is an particularly effective one while also not being harsh or drying to the scalp.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia, better known as Bergamot has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Linalool and carvacrol are compounds in bergamot oil. Both are excellent anti-inflammatories for skin issues such as acne and skin irritation.[1,2]It also lends natural scent.
Caffeine
Caffeine reduces inflammation.
Caffeine has antioxidant properties and slows down photo-aging. On the scalp, Caffeine encourages blood flow to nourish follicles and encourage healthy growth.
Vigna Radiata Extract
Mung beans.
As it turns out, the humble mung bean is a hair growth superstar.
Mung beans deliver folate directly to the DPCs Dermal Papilla cells (DPCs).
DPCs are specialized mesenchymal cells [3] located at the hair follicle base. They are essential to the hair growth cycle, especially for postnatal hair growth. [4]
Nicotiana benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide 9
This is a fusion peptide. It is designed to be an identical copy of the human gene responsible for vascular endothelial growth factor, part of what grows hair. It contains amino acids, disulfide bonds and proteins all of which build hair. There are no animal bi-products in this peptide, and it functions like your own human genes, but younger and healthier.
Simply put, this peptide nourishes the anagen (growth) cycle of the hair while strengthening roots.
Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide 86
A peptide.
Glucopeptide-2
Glucopeptide-2 is a peptide which uses an amino acid that acts like adiponectin. Adiponectin reduces the impact of genetic hair loss factors.
Limonene
Limonene comes from citrus peels. It adds natural fragrance and is believed to have some of the beneficial properties of the fruit such as Vitamins and anti-inflammatories. [5]
Biotin
Biotin is Vitamin H. Biotin aids in hydration, moisturizes, and restores dry skin. Biotin also supports the building of the keratin structure of hair.
Gluconolactone
A gentle polyhydroxy acid (PHA) exfoliant. PHA’s are like aHa’s but less irritating to the skin, so even sensitive skin types can use it. It not only exfoliates barriers such as dandruff and sebum, but is anti-aging to the scalp skin itself. [6] It is a “natural” ingredient, a cyclic ester of D-gluconic acid. [7,8]
THE EXPERIENCE
The scent is a fruity bergamot with a touch of citrus, but not so detectible once it dries down.
It is the texture of a hair mousse applied just on the scalp at the hair root – not the lengths. There is no weird residue. It wasn’t drying and washes out well. Only a small amount is necessary. This is particularly helpful for precise spot application if hair is thinner in a spot or to treat an uneven hairline.
- PRO: Foam is less messy and offers a very precise application compared to a serum application.
- PRO: Hair looks and feels thicker. There is less overall hair shed.
- PRO: I did not experience white flakes or residue. It is somewhat stiff at the root – like a volumizing styling product – but not sticky.
- PRO: Makes hair edges and the hair line appear thicker. This is a very nice perk compared to most hair growth serums and oils that tend to clump hair together or make hair seem greasy right where you want the appearance of thicker hair.
- CON: If I could fix one thing, the nozzle would just a bit thinner to not disperse more product than I need at once.
- TIP: Remember to shake the bottle well, like a hair mousse, for best texture on application.
If you are not a fan or serums or oils to promote hair growth, then this foam application is a great option for you. I find it useful for days I really prefer to style the fullest looking hair line yet still use a hair growth treatment, and use the hair serum on a “regular” day.
Where to Buy It
Find Vegamour GRO Hair Foam at Vegamour and Sephora
References
- Perna, Simone et al. “Efficacy of bergamot: From anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative mechanisms to clinical applications as preventive agent for cardiovascular morbidity, skin diseases, and mood alterations.” Food science & nutrition vol. 7,2 369-384. 25 Jan. 2019, doi:10.1002/fsn3.903
- Shao, L. (2003). [Effects of the extract from bergamot and boxthorn on the delay of skin aging and hair growth in mice]. China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica, 28(8), 766–769.
- Satoshi Itami, et al. Role of Androgen in Mesenchymal Epithelial Interactions in Human Hair Follicle, Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings, Volume 10, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 209-211,ISSN 1087-0024, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1087-0024.2005.10107.x.]
- Madaan A, Verma R, Singh AT, Jaggi M. Review of Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla cells as in vitro screening model for hair growth. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2018 Oct;40(5):429-450. doi: 10.1111/ics.12489. Epub 2018 Oct 4. PMID: 30144361.
- de Cássia da Silveira E Sá R, Lima TC, da Nóbrega FR, de Brito AEM, de Sousa DP. Analgesic-Like Activity of Essential Oil Constituents: An Update. Int J Mol Sci. 2017 Dec 9;18(12):2392. doi: 10.3390/ijms18122392. PMID: 29232831; PMCID: PMC5751100.
- [Cutis., 2004 Feb;73(2 Suppl):14-7., A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen.]
- National Center for Biotechnology Information. “PubChem Compound Summary for CID 7027, Gluconolactone” PubChem, https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Gluconolactone. Accessed 26 August, 2023.
- Pastore, Saveria, et al. “The epidermal growth factor receptor system in skin repair and inflammation.” Journal of Investigative Dermatology 128.6 (2008): 1365-1374.
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Vegamour for Healthy Hair Growth
We all want lush, healthy hair. So we fully tested 6 Vegamour GRO products.
- We used each Vegamour product for the recommended full 3 months.
- We researched the efficacy of the ingredients in each formulation.
Want to know what we learned? Check out our six-part Vegamour GRO series. We share research on how the ingredients work, show the packaging, and tell our Vegamour experience for each of the six products we tried for this year’s Hair Loss Awareness Month.
Who Can Benefit from Hair Growth Products
For more than 40% of women, hair thinning occurs with several medical problems, medications, post-partum, post-COVID, and simply with age.
There are a few approaches to hair regrowth. There are fewer vegan options or options for those who wish to avoid chemicals. But there are research-backed, vegan, topical remedies to optimize hair growth.
Why Your Hair Isn’t Growing
The primary enemies to healthy hair growth are:
- DHT accumulation on the scalp
- Impaired circulation
- Scalp inflammation
And a related problem: hair breakage. Your hair is growing, but it is also breaking off. This makes hair uneven, appear thin and unkempt. It gives the overall look of no hair growth progress.
Check In With Your Doctor
If your hair growth pattern is behaving differently, the first thing is to check in with your doctor. It isn’t just your vanity, your hair health can be a clue into your overall health. The vitamin deficiencies impacting hair growth are the same vitamins necessary for your body to function properly.
Bloodwork can rule out some of the usual deficiencies such as low Vitamin D, iron, magnesium, or B12. Any of these can impair hair growth, cause brittle hair, and even cause hair loss. Most of us get enough Biotin from eggs, nuts or fortified foods, but if you are deficient in a key vitamin, that can also cause hair growth issues and hair loss.
A dermatologist can check if any scalp conditions are impacting your hair growth and make some recommendations.
Once these areas have been checked, it is time to consider which topical treatments work and what hair care can optimize your hair growth.
What Ingredients Grow Hair?
There are many ingredients which claim to jump start hair growth. Research shows some do. Some ingredients help some people with certain problems, but won’t help others. It is awfully expensive in both time and money trying to figure out your hair growth problems.
Vegamour uses research backed ingredients within cruelty free, vegan formulations to optimize hair growth without chemicals.
Can all natural ingredients REALLY grow back hair?
We see many testimonials online saying that Vegamour works. So we did our own research into several Vegamour formulations to see what the medical journals say about these ingredients. And we tried the products our for ourselves for the full three months required to see results.
The Vegamour Range
We tested several of the Vegamour products for the full recommended three months. We researched each of the ingredients, and we report our findings on each Vegamour product. Check out our reviews on these products from the Vegamour range:
- Vegamour GRO Hair Foam
- Vegamour GRO Shampoo
- Vegamour GRO Conditioner
- Vegamour GRO Serum
- Vegamour Anti-Gray Hair Serum
- Vegamour GRO Scalp Detoxifying Serum
Check out the ingredients in this stellar vegan lineup, see that oh so pretty packaging, and read all about our experiences with Vegamour!
Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe Vera is well known in folk remedy. Research shows it has a powerful biochemistry[1] supporting many skincare and hair care uses, including collagen synthesis. But not all Aloe Vera products are free of unwanted additives. We like Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel. It is a pure Aloe Vera leaf juice free of added coloring or fragrance. It is completely unscented.
Read about the benefits of Aloe Vera and our experience with Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel.
About Aloe Vera
You may use Aloe Vera gel for minor burns, bug bites, sunburn and scrapes. Aloe Vera plants were a staple in many Grandma’s kitchens as a go-to fix for multiple skin problems.
Aloe Vera is also a versatile natural ingredient with both hair and skin benefits. It can be applied alone, or added to a DIY skin or hair treatment.
Why Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel is Special
NO UNNECESSARY ADDITIVES
We like Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel 100% Pure & Natural Gel because it is a pure Aloe Vera leaf juice that is free of added coloring or fragrance.
A lack of excess additives, coloring, fragrance or fillers greatly reduces the chance of skin irritation or reactions.[2]
UNSCENTED
Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel has ZERO scent. It smells like nothing.
For those of us who desire unscented products, it is difficult to find a pure Aloe Vera product without scent. Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel has no added fragrance. We detect none of the natural allium/onion scent found in fresh aloe vera gel straight from the leaf.
ENRICHED WITH VITAMIN E
This Aloe Vera formulation also contains Tocopheryl Acetate, a stable form of VITAMIN E used in skincare. Vitamin E is anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant. It also softens damaged skin to make it pliable.
RESIDUE-FREE ABSORPTION
There is no sticky residue to the Aloe. It contains carbomer, a safe texturizer that enables product absorption. There is practically no dry-down time.
MADE IN THE USA
Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel is made in the USA.
It comes in a 2-ounce travel size (1, 3 or 6 pack) and a 32 ounce size bottle. We tried the travel size 3-pack.
Aloe Vera Benefits
Aloe Vera can get things done! Use it as a shaving cream, treat razor burns and bumps, and as an all around moisturizer.
Aloe Vera Benefits for Skin
Aloe Vera is a base for many clean and natural skincare products, and for good reason.
Aloe Vera feeds the skin with essential nutrients and makes skin smooth, hydrated, and soft. This skin “food” heals, hydrates, and accelerates skin cell growth.
It provides nourishment to the skin as it contains:
- Vitamins A, C, B, and E, (all anti-oxidants) folic acid, and choline
- minerals like collagen III-enhancing copper
- 8 enzymes, including Bradykinase to reduce inflammation[3]
- Amino Acids and fatty acids to hydrate the skin without oil.
Aloe Vera has an enzyme that repairs skin cells. This helps soothe and heal:
- minor burns
- scrapes
- sunburn and excess sun exposure[4]
- razor burn
- dry, flaky skin
It provides anti-inflammatory[5] and anti-bacterial properties.
Aloe Vera contributes to collagen regeneration which is helpful in wound healing. [6]
Aloe Vera Benefits for Hair
Research on Aloe Vera applications within hair care includes benefits for the scalp and the hair lengths.
SCALP BENEFITS
A healthy scalp means optimal hair growth.
Aloe Vera has an enzyme that repairs dead skin cells on the scalp to help hair grow strong. This helps treat or reduce scalp conditions impacting hair growth such as:
- dandruff
- dry scalp
- seborrheic dermatitis[7]
- psoriasis[8]
HAIR LENGTHS
The hair length and the ends lose moisture over time. Aloe Vera feeds the hair with essential nutrients and B5 and amino acids make hair smooth, hydrated, soft, and shiny!
TIP: Aloe Vera makes a great conditioner for eyebrows! Combine Aloe with a drop of Castor or Almond Oil and brush onto eyebrows with a spoolie!
The Eden Dews Experience
We like the convenient travel size bottle size and its’ easy to use dispenser top design to keep the product fresh.
- Scent: None
- Color: None, clear
- Consistency: It is a lightweight texture
- Dry-down: non-oily, absorbs well. It is not at all tacky even during dry-down.
- Residue: No chalky residue, not sticky or tacky.
RESULTS
The feel on my skin is moist and hydrated skin, not the feel of product, very natural. Notably, unlike some aloe formulations, it does not sting or burn on my sensitive skin.
I love an unscented aloe vera formulation because it absorbs better than fresh aloe and smells better than aloe vera gel fresh from the leaf!
Where to Shop It
Find Eden Dews Aloe Vera Gel on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQSRDL8R
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?
Have any questions or comments about Eden Dews Aloe Vera?
Email us or comment below and we will do our best to answer them!
References
- Davis, Robert H. Aloe vera: A scientific approach. Vantage Press, 1997.
- The Cosmetic Ingredient Review, January 2019 pages 1-42
- Atherton P. The essential Aloe vera: The actions and the evidence. 2nd ed 1997
- Byeon SW, Pelley RP, Ullrich SE, Waller TA, Bucana CD, Strickland FM. Aloe barbadensis extracts reduce the production of interleukin-10 after exposure to ultraviolet radiation. J Invest Dermatol. 1998 May;110(5):811-7. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1747.1998.00181.x.
- Hutter JA, Salmon M, Stavinoha WB, Satsangi N, Williams RF, Streeper RT, et al. Anti-inflammatory C-glucosyl chromone from Aloe barbadensis. J Nat Prod. 1996;59:541–3.
- Chithra P, Sajithlal GB, Chandrakasan G. Influence of Aloe vera on collagen characteristics in healing dermal wounds in rats. Mol Cell Biochem. 1998 Apr;181(1-2):71-6. doi: 10.1023/a:1006813510959. PMID: 9562243.
- Vardy AD, Cohen AD, Tchetov T. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Aloe vera (A. barbadensis) emulsion in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis. J Derm Treatment. 1999;10:7–11.
- Syed TA, Ahmad SA, Holt AH, Ahmad SH, Afzal M. Management of psoriasis with Aloe vera extract in a hydrophilic cream: A placebo-controlled, double-blind study. Trop Med Int Health. 1996;1:505–9.
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Ingredient Overview: Kukui Seed Oil
Kukui Seed Oil has the unique ability to penetrate deep into the skin. It is helpful to support collagen synthesis at a deeper level in the skin. Learn about this beloved oil and its’ skincare benefits.
What is Kukui Seed Oil?
Aleurites moluccana is the flowering tree which produces what is commonly called candlenut oil or kukui seed oil. You may have seen this this tree’s lovely silver leaves for yourself on a visit to Hawaii.
The official name is Euphorbiaceae. Ingredient labels may call this ingredient by one of several names including:
- candlenut
- Indian Walnut
- Kukui Seed Oil
Kukui Seed Oil is used to intensely hydrate and moisture skin.
Why It Is Special
Kukui Seed Oil can do something unusual: it can penetrate into the deep layers of the skin.
This is exciting since it also helps promote collagen production. The deeper the skin can make collagen, the firmer it looks.
It is a dry oil yet is highly emollient and creates a protective layer.
Kukui Seed Oil Nutrients
Rich in Omega-3s, Kukui Seed Oil replenishes fleshly washed skin after the irritation of cleansers and makeup removers.
It contains skin-refining vitamins A, C, and E. A and C can be harsh on the skin, but Kukui Nut has such great softening and buffering properties that it makes C and A accessible to those with sensitive skin or skin conditions like eczema.
It also reduces inflammation, treats wounds and burns, and soothes conditions like eczema.
Skincare Products with Kukui Seed Oil
Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil
Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil uses just three oils – Raspberry Seed Oil, Tamanu Oil and Kukui Seed Oil.
Kukui Seed Oil helps the other oils absorb deeper into the skin. This enhances Raspberry Seed Oil’s collagen production and Tamanu Oil’s scar and sun damage repair.
Read more about Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil in this article Kat Burki Power Trio Radiance Oil to the Rescue.
Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil
Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil fights environmental stressors to protect the skin’s exposome.
A clean beauty skincare product,
Read more about Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil in this article: Fight Environmental Skin Stressors Volto Urbano Moisturizing Blue Oil
Summary of Kukui Nut Oil Ingredient Overview
Kukui Nut Oil is commonly called candlenut oil or kukui seed oil. It can intensely hydrate the skin.
Kukui Nut Oil is a dry oil which penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin. This enables superior collagen production and sun damage repair.
Did you find this article Ingredient Overview: Kukui Seed Oil useful? Then you may enjoy other reading other Ingredient Overviews about ingredients often used in clean beauty such as:
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