hims Topical Finasteride + Minoxidil Spray
A vegan and cruelty-free hair loss that contains 5 ingredients.
Overview
What it is
Hair loss with 5 ingredients
Cool Features
It is vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin
Free From
It doesn't contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
This product is used in 5 routines created by our community.
We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.
About this product
Ingredients List
Dive into the full list of ingredients.
Minoxidil 6%
Finasteride 0.1%
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Active Ingredients:
Minoxidil 6%, Finasteride 0.1%
Inactive Ingredients:
Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
Minoxidil is a type of medicine to treat hair loss. It must be used indefinitely to be effective at preventing hair loss.
This ingredient is not an INCI ingredient. Please consult a medical professional when using this ingredient.
Finasteride is a medicine used to treat pattern hair loss. It is not an INCI ingredient.
Please consult a medical professional when using this medication.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
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Read more about us· Updated October 25, 2023 • Added by bradley_gilbert
