Warming Sensation and Hair Tonic Use of Energy-Blend™ and Orange Peel Extract

Asked by: aoonjung On: August 09, 2021 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

  1. Does Energy-Blend™ (Caffeine+Adenosine+Vitamin B3) cause a hot sensation similar to Orange Peel Extract (Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone 98%)? I am concerned that using both together might cause excessive heat.
  2. I want to make a hair tonic to nourish hair roots, strengthen hair, and stimulate new growth. Can these two ingredients be used together in such a formulation?

Answer

Warming Sensation of Energy-Blend™ and Orange Peel Extract

Both Energy-Blend™ (Caffeine+Adenosine+Vitamin B3) and Orange Peel Extract (Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone 98%) are known to stimulate blood circulation, which can lead to a warming or hot sensation on the skin.

  • Energy-Blend™: The description indicates that using a concentration higher than 3% may cause a hot sensation, especially in the eye area.
  • Orange Peel Extract: The description explicitly states that a feeling of warmth/hotness may occur due to increased blood flow, particularly around the eyes, and that high doses might give a feeling of heat.

Combining both ingredients in a formulation could potentially increase this warming sensation, as both work through a similar mechanism of stimulating blood flow. The intensity of the warmth would depend on the concentration of each ingredient used in your specific formula. It is advisable to start with lower concentrations and test the sensation on the skin.

Using Energy-Blend™ and Orange Peel Extract in a Hair Tonic

Yes, both ingredients can potentially be used together in a hair tonic formulation aimed at nourishing hair roots, strengthening hair, and stimulating new growth.

  • Energy-Blend™: This blend is specifically mentioned as being used in hair care products to help stimulate hair growth. The recommended usage rate for this purpose is 3-5%.
  • Orange Peel Extract: While primarily described for eye care, its mechanism of stimulating blood flow is also relevant to hair growth, as improved circulation can benefit hair follicles. The description also notes that Orange Peel Extract works well with Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), which is a component of Energy-Blend™.

Therefore, combining them could offer synergistic benefits for hair growth due to their complementary effects on blood circulation. However, as mentioned regarding the warming sensation, you should carefully consider the total concentration and test the final product for comfort and stability.