To slow down hair regrowth, this natural oil is second to none.
Very often, summer means the chore of hair removal. Whether you shave or are a fan of waxing, this ritual takes time and (it must be admitted) the hair comes back too quickly. Even more so during sunny days, when the heat encourages faster regrowth. The search for a solution to slow down this phenomenon is then necessary. What if the secret did not lie in yet another overpriced technological device, but in an ancestral plant vial that is still too little known? Used since ancient Egypt for its cosmetic virtues, this natural extract has a unique property: that of acting directly on the bulb to space out hair removal sessions while nourishing the most sensitive skin. Zoom in on this treasure of nature which could well find its place in your bathroom.
Used in Ayurvedic medicine (a form of traditional medicine originating in India), the cyperus rotundus and cyperus esculentus plants, also called nutsedge, are said to slow down hair regrowth thanks to its oil. Although scientists do not know exactly what this is due to, several hypotheses have been put forward. The first? Tigernut oil is thought to cause the inhibition of hair follicle stem cells, which play a key role in regrowth. The other explanation would be that it slows down the regeneration of hair follicles.
To understand, you have to dive into the heart of the matter. Tigernut oil is naturally full of phytosterols, active plant compounds that act as a “growth switch”. By penetrating the pore, they send a sleep signal to the hair bulb. This explains its dual action over the weeks: not only does the regrowth time lengthen, but the texture of the hair changes. It comes back finer, clearer and less thick. In practice, the oil is applied regularly to the skin after hair removal or shaving, once it is no longer irritated.
Although some studies have observed a reduction in hair growth after several months of use, research remains limited and cannot yet confirm that this method works for everyone. But it’s worth a try!
