Why Bamboo Extract May Be the Fountain of Youth For Your Hair August 07, 2020Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD Bamboo is considered to be the fastest-growing plant in the world. Another remarkable fact to know is that it also contains higher levels of organic silica beyond any other known...
How Grape Seed Extract Can Improve Your Hair and Body's Health Too August 07, 2020Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD Since the dawn of history, grapes have been consumed by humans across many different cultures, either as raw fruits or prepared as food products such as juice, jams and wine....
What is Methylsulfonylmethane MSM and Does It Help Hair Growth? July 28, 2020Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD MSM and Hair Growth Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) — also known as dimethyl sulfone, methyl sulfone, and DMSO2 — is a colorless, crystalline substance that is an organic source of biologically active...
Does Niacin Benefit the Hair? Find Out What Researchers Have To Say July 28, 2020Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD What is Niacin: Niacin is a water-soluble B Vitamin (B3) and an essential human nutrient. The primary role of Niacin is to turn food into energy needed by our cells....
Green Tea For Hair Health: How The Ancient Chinese Unlocked The Secret Science of Green Tea March 17, 2020Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD Green Tea For Hair Health: How The Ancient Chinese Unlocked The Secret Science of Green Tea: Many are beginning to consider the benefits of green tea for hair health. The...
The Scoop on Natural Beauty Products and Why Many of Them Don’t Work October 09, 2019Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD The concept of using beauty products sourced from nature is alluring to many women. Intuitively, there’s something that just feels right and satisfying about choosing natural over unnatural products. Statistics...
Is Rice Bran for Hair Beauty and Growth Help or Hype? August 12, 2019Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD In the beauty world, it seems that rice bran for hair is growing in popularity, either as an oil or product ingredient. There are plenty of hair and health benefits...
Toxins in Beauty Products, More Serious Than You Thought October 15, 2018Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD Many of us find ourselves constantly enamored with the magic offered by beauty products. They provide us with a sense of novelty, exploration, and new creative possibilities for reinventing the...
Niacin September 08, 2018Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD What is Niacin? Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3, is a vitamin that plays a big role in healthy hair growth. One of the benefits of Niacin is that it...
Studies on the Relationship Between Riboflavin and Hair Loss August 26, 2018Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD Riboflavin, also known as Vitamin B2, is a yellow-colored water-soluble, heat-stable vitamin found naturally in plants, grains, and dairy products. Riboflavin, also known as Vitamin B2, is a yellow-colored...
Should You Consider Cystine for Hair Growth? August 11, 2018Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD Cystine is an amino acid that is used as building blocks in the construction of the hair strands, as well as nails and skin structures. Research scientists have conducted a...
Biobased 1,3 Propanediol Benefits for Hair Softness, Shine and Health August 11, 2018Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD Zemea®, also known as 1,3 propanediol, is a biobased (i.e., plant-based) glycol produced by a proprietary fermentation process of glucose derived from corn. This unique ingredient can be used as...