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    Posted by belassi on January 25, 2015 at 12:06 am

    This if it works could lead to a product, for instance a hydrating gel for women that also suppresses hair growth. What do you think of that idea?

    charmer replied 8 years, 6 months ago 6 Members · 6 Replies
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  • braveheart

    Member
    January 26, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    Is this being made for general manufacture or there are some patent prohibitions on it?

    I once knew about the Gymnema sylvestre, main extract, being used for diabetes.
  • david

    Member
    January 26, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    For marketing purposes - yes.

  • Iaskedbetter

    Member
    January 26, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    I’d like to see a study with a larger sample size, longer testing time, and something that accounts for the varying growth phases each hair follicle could be in.

  • belassi

    Member
    January 27, 2015 at 12:59 am

    Hmmm. The extract is not too expensive at around $100 / kg and a usage rate of 5% implying a per product kilo cost of $5. I think I will formulate a test product, probably a women’s aftershave gel or cream that also inhibits regrowth.

  • oldperry

    Member
    January 27, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    If it worked, it would be a drug (at least in the US) and wouldn’t be legal to sell.

    However, if it did work you could get an NDA and I’m sure it would make millions.
  • charmer

    Member
    September 21, 2015 at 10:54 am

    Hello :

    ARP 100 from GREENTECH(  Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract,
    Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract )
    After two depilation cycles, ARP 100 used at
    5% limits the fresh hair growth by 37%

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