The standard formulation of Minoxidil produces limited effectiveness for hair regrowth.
The first reason for the limited effectiveness of minoxidil is a substance called sebum that forms on top of your scalp and blocks the penetration of minoxidil. Sebum is made up of debris from fat and dead fat-producing cells, which is the same substance that makes up earwax.
The sebaceous glands produce sebum blocking minoxidil, causing most of the minoxidil to remain on the scalp. The alcohol present in Minoxidil now has the nasty side effect of causing dryness and irritation to the scalp.
Minoxidil works at the dermal papilla level, not the surface of the scalp, resulting in limited effectiveness in hair regrowth.
The magic of dexpanthenol
This vitamin B5-rich substance known as dexpanthenol dissolves sebum and creates a super hydrated and absorbent scalp, eliminating the barrier and allowing the best possible absorption of minoxidil at the dermal papilla level.
Dexpanthenol is totally good for your scalp, as it promotes excellent scalp hygiene and helps reduce dandruff flakes.
Dexpanthenol is usually applied at least 10 minutes before minoxidil is applied, which allows enough time for the sebum to dissolve. The best approach is to apply dexpanthenol, wait 10 minutes, shower using SLS- and DEA-free shampoo, dry the scalp, then apply minoxidil.
Eliminate the Negative Effects of the Alcohol in Minoxidil Using a Carrier Lotion
By using a carrier lotion combined within the Minoxidil formula, the negative effects of the alcohol in Minoxidil can be neutralized. With the alcohol neutralized, the minoxidil will remain in liquid form long enough to reach the dermal papilla level, instead drying it out and leaving it on the scalp to cause irritation and dryness.
Source by Kevin Paul
