Active Ingredients for Eyebrow and Mustache Growth Serum

Asked by: panuwaty_chp On: July 11, 2017 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

I am looking for recommendations for active ingredients to formulate a serum for stimulating eyebrow and mustache growth, similar to the products found in the "Stimulating Hair Growth / Reducing Hair Loss" category. Could you suggest suitable ingredients and provide information on their usage?

Answer

Recommended Ingredients for Eyebrow and Mustache Growth Serum

Regarding a serum formulation for stimulating eyebrow and mustache growth, while a complete formula with proportions for the entire base cannot be provided directly, we can suggest key active ingredients commonly used in such products that help stimulate growth and nourish the hair.

Here are some notable active ingredients for an eyebrow and mustache growth serum:

  • Melatonin Forte™: Water-soluble Melatonin with antioxidant properties. Research suggests it helps stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss. Use at 1% (maximum 1%). Add in the final step of formulation. Products using this ingredient should be packaged to protect from air exposure, as Melatonin degrades easily when exposed to air.
  • Clover Flower Extract (Biochanin A 98%): An extract from Red Clover containing Biochanin A, which inhibits the 5-alpha reductase enzyme, a factor in hair loss. It also nourishes hair roots, reduces shedding, promotes growth, and improves blood circulation around hair roots. Recommended usage is 0.1-0.5% (0.5% recommended). It dissolves in Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI) or Isopentyldiol.
  • Minoxil Aqua™ (Diaminopyrimidine Oxide Water Soluble): Increases hair volume in the growth phase, restores hair roots, reduces hair loss, stimulates follicles, increases blood flow, strengthens hair, and helps hair regenerate. It is directly water-soluble.
  • Minoxol™ (Pyrrolidinyl Diaminopyrimidine Oxide): Helps restore weak hair follicle cells, provides necessary nutrients for growth, and increases hair volume. It is effective in promoting growth in mustache products. It is 2% soluble in Ethanol/Water 70/30.
  • GP4G EX™ (Plankton Extract, GP4G 200ppm): An extract from Plankton that stimulates hair cell production, reduces hair loss, and accelerates hair growth. Use at 0.5-5% (2% recommended). It dissolves in water; avoid temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius.
  • Pep®-Brow (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 1000ppm): A synthetic peptide that promotes hair growth, strengthens hair follicles, and improves scalp health. Use at 1-5%. Mix in the water phase and avoid heat.

To create an eyebrow or mustache growth serum, you can select 1-2 main active ingredients from the list above and combine them with a serum base suitable for the solubility of the chosen actives. For instance, if using highly water-soluble ingredients, a water-based serum is suitable. However, if using ingredients requiring special solvents like Clover Flower Extract or Minoxol™, the base formulation will need to be adjusted accordingly.

In addition to the active ingredients, a serum should include other components such as humectants, thickeners to achieve a serum texture, preservatives to prevent contamination, and potentially other nourishing ingredients like Hair-Prebiotic™ to help soften and condition the hair.