Bergamot is one of the essential oils with a sweet spicy aroma found in the Rutaceaa genus. The oils are derived from the peel of the fruit of the same name that looks much like a cross between an orange and a lemon. It is in the same family as the orange tree and is harvested mainly in southern Italy from trees that grow to a height of about fifteen feet. The oil itself has an emerald color and the smell and taste can be best understood because it is an ingredient used in Earl Grey Tea.
The Romans used bergamot as a hair growth stimulant among a long list of ingredients to combat hair loss. The oil is now primarily used an antiseptic and soothing agent. It is also used by some of the more expensive hair loss products such as FNS Osmotics as a hair loss preventative and as means to stimulate scalp circulation.
1. Rusk Sensories Healthy Blackberry & Bergamot Strengthening Shampoo
http://www.salonsavings.com
http://www.haircarechoices.com
http://www.verbenaproducts.com
2. Bergamot Shampoo and Hair Tonic
http://www.bonanza.com
3. Bergamot Shampoo
http://www.thaiherbalproducts.com
4. Health and Nutrition Stores
Beta Sitosterol is basically an herbal agent containing a mixture of phytosterols. Its popularity is beginning to grow as a substitute for saw palmetto. It contains far more sterols than the latter. These sterols seem to be highly beneficial in the treatment of prostate troubles and the retardation of hair loss. Beta Sitosterol can also be processed from sugar cane and other plant sources far more cheaply than saw palmetto.
In European tests of the active ingredients of beta sitosterol, results indicated it was as effective as many prescription pharmaceuticals in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The question though still remained, after these tests, as to exactly what mechanism of action enabled Beta Sitosterol to produce its results. Since this has never been established, beta sitosterol has never quite achieved the status many manufacturers would like it to.
Beta Sitosterol normally exhibits its results within a month of usage with regards to hair loss. There should be a noticeable slowing of hair fallout after that. Since this ingredient is naturally derived, with no side effects, it should always be considered an essential in any arsenal to combat hair loss.
1. This supplement can be found at many health and nutritional stores.
2. Wal-Mart Stores.
3. Food Science of Vermont Superior Hair
http://www.vitacost.com
http://www.walgreens.com
http://vitanetonline.com
4. I Herb
http://www.iherb.com
5. The Vitamin Shoppe
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com
6. Natrol Beta Sitosterol
http://www.thepowerstore.com
7. Source Naturals Beta Sitosterol
http://www.vitacost.com
8. Baywood Pure Choice Beta S
http://www.iherb.com
Bhringaraj is an herb long known for its hair restoration capabilities. It can be found growing in India and parts of the southwestern United States. The name means "ruler of the hair." Practitioners of Ayruvedic medicine maintain it corrects the khalitya and palitya allowing for proper hair growth, when applied to the scalp. Similar to the Chinese belief that hair loss is related to liver dysfunction, Bhringaraj has long been used as treatment for cirrhosis. Studies have shown the oil itself possesses anti-inflammatory qualities that seemingly enhance hair growth. To use just apply to the areas of the scalp that are thinning.
1. Ayruvedic Herbs Direct
http://www.ayurvedicherbsdirect.com
2. Auromere Pre-Shampoo Conditioner
http://www.ayurvedicbazaar.com
http://www.iherb.com
3. Banyan Botanicals - Massage and Herbal Oils
http://www.banyanbotanicals.com
http://www.drugnatural.com
Bilberry is a plant closely related to blueberries and currants. The most important quality of this plant being the tannins as well as vitamin A and C. The specific activity of Bilberry comes from the concentrated fruit pigments called anthocyanins. These anthocyanins have a strengthening effect upon the blood vessel walls.
In relation to hair loss when utilized in hair lotions or capsule form blood flow is enhanced in the scalp area. Bilberry is able to do this by increasing the collagen within the blood vessel's outer wall to allow for optimal flow of the blood. It also exhibits potent antibacterial and antiviral activity when applied to the skin.
Amazingly the usual application of Bilberry is for reducing eyestrain and improving night vision. In addition to helping minute capillaries supply blood to the eye, it helps produce the color purple in our visual field. The color purple is essential for helping us convert light into electrical signals for the brain to produce our vision.
The best way to try out Bilberry is in capsule form, if you don't have access to the oils in a hair lotion. Hair loss reduction should become apparent within two weeks if it is going to work for you.
1. Wal-Mart Stores
2. GNC Stores
3. Health and Nutritional Stores
4. Solgar Bilberry Extract
5. Wonder Laboratories
http://www.wonderlabs.com
6. Futurebiotics Bilberry Extract
http://www.wholehealth.com
Oddly enough the hottest hair loss ingredient to be found is an FDA sanctioned ophthalmic treatment from Allergen. It was initially approved as a topically applied drug (Lumigan) to reduce ocular hypertension present in glaucoma. It later found approval from the same agency as a cosmetic eyelash growth agent (Latisse) for the treatment of hypotrichosis (lack of eyelashes). The active ingredient of both formulas being Bimatoprost.
The story started when purchasers of the product begin to experiment with the eyelash formula on the frontal hairline. Much to their surprise small vellus hairs along the hairline began to darken, thicken, and lengthen. As this information spread a few California dermatologists begin testing and prescribing it to a select clientele of Hollywood actors. Based upon the limited conclusions available Bimatoprost is a capable hair restoration agent that produces results often in less than a month if it is going to work for you. Plus the effects tend to be permanent even with discontinuance of the medication. The biggest caveats tend to be a lack of any long term research and the costs. Even though the medication is considered very safe rare occurrences of blue eye pupils growing darker have occurred with glaucoma patients. Among users of Latisse, for the eyelashes, there have been no reported instances of the eye color changing.
• There are online pharmacies selling generic Bimatoprost for as little as five dollars a bottle if you can find them. In some cases the quantities are larger than is normally found in a typical container because it has been recognized as a hair growth agent. Quite a large grey market as developed as the result of this.
• Be sure to purchase the 0.3% strength for the best results on your frontal hairline. Coverage of larger areas especially the crown is generally not recommended purely based upon the costs.
• Compounding pharmacies can offer Bimatoprost in quantity at greatly reduced prices if you have access to them.
1. Pharmacies selling generic Bimatoprost.
http://ipharmacylist.com
http://www.planetdrugsdirect.com
http://www.blueskydrugs.com
http://www.canadadrugsonline.com
Biotin is one of the many B-Vitamins that have been receiving renewed interest for its prophylactic value in combating hair loss. When biotin is utilized in hair care products the elasticity of the hair's cortex is greatly enhanced, thereby preventing breakage. Furthermore the actual hair cuticle is thickened providing a fuller appearance because of the increased diameter of each hair shaft. This dual therapeutic action upon the follicle gives it added protection from free radicals and increases the hair's natural sheen.
To isolate more upon the vitamin itself it is a noted growth stimulant and necessary for fatty acid synthesis in the body. In replicated studies of biotin combined with niacin (vitamin B-3), hair growth was established. The ingredients were applied in gel form. In one of the more well-known studies in which biotin was utilized, ninety percent of the participants...
