BEAUTY
Retinol For Hair Growth? It Might Be More Possible Than You Think
By LESLIE LEON
There are many factors you should consider when growing out your hair, like finding the right products, avoiding heat styling, and getting regular trims to prevent split ends. There are a few ingredients you may want to include in your hair care routine to help speed up the hair growth journey, like retinol.
Not only does retinol benefit your skin it also promotes hair growth and is shown to improve the health of blood vessels, which in turn increases blood flow to the scalp. Retinol stimulates the production of collagen which helps strengthen hair follicles and prevents breakage while also removing product buildup and dead skin cells.
Before applying any sort of retinol, conduct a patch test on your hairline to ensure your skin won’t have any bad reactions. If you want to incorporate retinol into your hair care routine, look for products that include retinol in their ingredients list, take a retinol supplement, or use a retinol serum or oil directly on your scalp.