A scientific discovery could change the way we take care of our hair. According to researchers, this trendy product has the ability to promote hair regrowth.
Should we review the contents of our kitchens to take care of our scalp? This is what a recent study highlighted by the magazine suggests Women’s Health. For several years, scientific research has been exploring new avenues to understand the mechanisms of hair growth and find natural alternatives to often heavy or expensive medicinal solutions. This time, it would be a product already well established in the daily lives of millions of people which would win all the votes.
Researchers have associated this famous active ingredient with minoxidil, a medicine indicated in cases of alopecia, through patches with micro-needles whose objective is to stimulate the penetration of the product into the skin. Result ? “the microneedle patch significantly promoted hair regrowth. A significant increase in the transition of hair follicles to the growth phase was observed, which made it possible to cover 67.5% of the treated area on the 35th day,” according to the study. A surprising conclusion, especially since this product is better known for a completely different use. But what is it exactly?
We are talking about stevia here. Usually used as a natural sweetener to replace sugar, the South American plant could therefore have unsuspected cosmetic potential. According to the authors, stevioside, a chemical compound present in stevia, acts on the cells responsible for hair growth, opening the way to new hair products based on this plant extract. Although these findings are promising, specialists urge caution. The trials were carried out on mice and not humans and are in their early stages. Dermatologists point out that it will be necessary to verify the effectiveness on large panels of participants, evaluate skin tolerance and determine the correct concentrations for use. But the prospect is already intriguing the beauty industry, in constant search of natural and trendy ingredients. If the research is confirmed, stevia could change the lives of many people.
In the meantime, the scientific community is continuing its analyses, while the public is waiting with curiosity to see if this sweet plant can really restore tone to flagging hair.
