Dr Zinx Biotin And Zinc Hair Growth Serum + Thuja (Hinokitiol)

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

This essential oil is steam-distilled from peppermint leaves, also known as peppermint oil. It's mainly used for scent in skincare but also provides that signature "cooling" sensation.

Peppermint oil is a "feels amazing" ingredient until it doesn't.

Camellia Sinensis Extract is from the oil in tea plant leaves. The leaves give us various types of tea: green, black, oolong, and white.

Camellia Sinensis leaves have many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

You probably know some famous peppers from Capsicum Annuum: paprika, chili pepper, jalapeño, cayenne, and bell pepper.

Though these peppers are often associate with food - they have plenty of skin benefits too. Capsicum Annuum has antidandruff, antifungal, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract comes from a type of goji berry plant.

Goji berries contain polysaccharides, carotenoids and flavonoids. These give it antioxidant properties that protect your skin from free-radical molecules.

Sophora Flavescens Root Extract is an antioxidant. It can help to reduce redness.

Hinokitiol is a naturally occurring compound in the wood of trees like the hinoki cypress or western red cedar. It mostly has antistatic and hair conditioning functions.

Lab studies have shown it has broad-spectrum antibacterial activity, antifungal properties, anti-inflammatory effects, and antioxidant activity.

We don't have a description for Angelica Gigas Root Extract yet.

We don't have a description for Angelica Dahurica Root Extract yet.

Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract comes from the roots of the Lithospermumerythrorhizon plant, or the purple gromwell plant.

Studies show this root extract has anti-inflammatory properties and protects against oxidative stress. It also displayed UV absorption capability and protection against UV-B damage. However, it should not replace your sunscreen.

Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment isn't fungal acne safe.

We don't have a description for Morus Alba Stem Extract yet.

We don't have a description for Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract yet.

We don't have a description for Rubus Coreanus Root Extract yet.

We don't have a description for Polygonatum Multiflorum Rhizome/Root Extract yet.

Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate comes from Capric Acid and Polyglycerin-4. It is an emulsifier.

Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally.

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.