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Here is the study.
https://stemcell.ucla.edu/news/ucla-scientists-identify-new-way-activate-stem-cells-make-hair-grow
Thought this is relevant to bring up for discussion. Lactic acid topically is clearly out of the question. Sodium lactate is a fairly common cosmetic additive that is ph neutral and acts like glycerin to increase hydration of the area and apparently the skin already makes it and can break it down to lactate. So essentially sodium lactate could provide a slow release fuel of lactate throughout the day and night to encourage more hair stem cell proliferation while improving the condition of the scalp at the same time by hydrating it. I assume soduim lactate would be the best choice but maybe there is a better option? This seems like a very low risk thing to try with potential benefit at the very least of a better hydrated scalp with maybe less irritation because of it. Usage rate is commonly around 1-5%, a person could easily just add that to an existing topical. Incorporation is easy too, no special solvents or anything needed. It's like 4 dollars for the crystals on lotioncrafter.com
https://stemcell.ucla.edu/news/ucla-scientists-identify-new-way-activate-stem-cells-make-hair-grow
Thought this is relevant to bring up for discussion. Lactic acid topically is clearly out of the question. Sodium lactate is a fairly common cosmetic additive that is ph neutral and acts like glycerin to increase hydration of the area and apparently the skin already makes it and can break it down to lactate. So essentially sodium lactate could provide a slow release fuel of lactate throughout the day and night to encourage more hair stem cell proliferation while improving the condition of the scalp at the same time by hydrating it. I assume soduim lactate would be the best choice but maybe there is a better option? This seems like a very low risk thing to try with potential benefit at the very least of a better hydrated scalp with maybe less irritation because of it. Usage rate is commonly around 1-5%, a person could easily just add that to an existing topical. Incorporation is easy too, no special solvents or anything needed. It's like 4 dollars for the crystals on lotioncrafter.com
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