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Vegamour and Nutrafol provide products for people with hair thinning and hair loss. Vegamour's primary differentiator is the use of vegan ingredients, while Nutrafol is differentiated by the use of ashwagandha in its supplements and serum. What are the pros and cons of each of these two products?
Vegamour GRO hair serum
Pros:
- Vegan
- Drug-free
Key ingredients:
- Mung bean sprouts contain hair-enriching minerals such as zinc, selenium, silica, iron, Vitamins A, B, C, B7 (biotin) & K
- Curcuminoids are natural polyphenol compounds derived from turmeric and are rich in antioxidants known to scavenge hair-damaging free radicals directly
- Red clover contains hair-boosting isoflavones, a class of flavonoids that exhibit antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties
Cons:
- Does not contain DHT-blockers
- Contains denatured alcohol that dries the scalp and damages the skin barrier
- Not customized
- Does not provide medical support
- Includes fragrance that can cause skin irritation and allergy
Full ingredients:
Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denatured, Caffeine, Polysorbate 20, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Callus Conditioned Media, Citrus Bergamia Peel Oil Expressed, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Trifolium Pratense Sprout Extract, Vigna Radiata Sprout Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Potassium Sorbate, Gluconolactone, Biotin, Citral, Oligopeptide-2, Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide 9, Hexapeptide-40, Sh-Polypeptide-86.
Application:
One full dropper, once a day
Cost:
$58/Bottle
Nutrafol Growth Activator serum
Pros:
- Fragrance-free
- Vegan
- Drug-free
Key ingredients:
- Ashwagandha plant is used as a stress adaptogen that, according to the company, can boost cell renewal in the scalp, improve visible breakage, and promote visible thickness
- Irish moss peptides & maca can support visibly thicker, stronger hair
- Sea buckthorn & moringa nourish, support, and hydrate the scalp and hair
- Panax Ginseng Root is believed to reduce hair loss by decreasing the miniaturization of hair follicles on the scalp
- Green tea acts as an antioxidant
Cons:
- Does not contain DHT-blockers
- Contains alcohol that dries the scalp and damages the skin barrier
- Not customized
- Does not provide medical support
Full ingredients:
Water, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycine, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, L-Theanine, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Melatonin, Alcohol, Phytic Acid, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phosphate Buffered Saline, Withania Somnifera Seed Extract
Application:
One full dropper, once a day
Cost:
$69/Bottle
The alternative:
MDhair Restore Serum
Pros:
- Vegan & Drug-free
- Contains plant-based DHT-blockers
- Water-based (no alcohol)
- Customized to the root cause of hair loss
- Provides free 24/7 medical chat support
- Free trial
Key ingredients:
- Biomimetic Copper Peptides: short chains of amino acids affect scalp capillaries at the cellular level to increase follicle size and grow thicker, healthier hair
- Saw Palmetto Berry Extract: supports healthy hair regrowth by preventing the conversion of testosterone into DHT and reducing the effect of DHT on the hair follicles
- Panax Ginseng Root: believed to reduce hair loss by decreasing the miniaturization of hair follicles on the scalp
- Rosemary Leaf Oil: A natural plant extract is believed to stimulate hair regrowth and promote a healthy scalp
- Hydrolyzed Rice and Oat Proteins: increase the ability of the hair and skin to bind moisture, promote increased flexibility and tensile strength, and adds a natural shine
- Biotin: Also known as Vitamin H, it is believed to strengthen hair follicles, improve scalp circulation and increase the hair density
- B5 Vitamin: penetrates down to the hair roots, which helps thicken the hair and promote natural hair growth
Cons:
- Best used in combination with MDhair shampoo and supplements
Application:
One full dropper, once a day
Cost:
$44/Bottle
Full ingredients:
Aqua (Deionized Water), Glycerin, Aloe Vera Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil, Biotin, Black Castor Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Silk Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Vitamin E, Panthenol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Serenoa Serrulata (Saw Palmetto) Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sunflower Extract, Lavender Flower Extract, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyl Glycerin
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Vegamour GRO hair serum
MDhair Restore Serum
Nutrafol Growth Activator serum
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