Best Ingredients For Hair Serum

Hair serums are one of the most razzmatazz products in the market now. Its advanced formulation and phenomenal benefits have made its place prominent in the haircare industry. It leads your hair care game indefectible. The small molecular structure of hair serums helps them to penetrate deeply, replenishes the lost lipid, and prevents hair damage. You'll experience thick, strong, and voluminous hair because hair serums reactivate the hair cell division by modulating the initial hair growth phase. The ingredients in hair serum nurture the scalp, revive dull & dry hair, stimulate the hair growth cycle, offer much-needed moisturization to hair follicles from roots to tips, and turn down oxidative stress.

Know the best ingredients in hair serum to look for:

1. Shea butter

Shea butter is an exceptional sealant with a thick buttery texture, making it a reliable ingredient to use in hair serums and lock in the moisture and prevent the moisture in the hair from leaving. The ample amount of vitamins in shea butter will pamper your hair with absolute love. Vitamin E in shea helps stimulate hair growth and vitamin A repairs damaged hair cuticles and restores the scalp, increasing hair growth. It also has cinnamic acid that calms down the scalp's inflammation, which is one reason for hair loss. Shea butter has a chock full of scalps and hair-nourishing substances, like palmitic acid, oleic acid, arachidic acid, linoleic acid, stearic acid, carotene, vitamin A, vitamin E, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and iron.

Benefits of shea butter for hair-

• Moisturizes hair and scalp
• Has anti-inflammatory properties (due to the presence of amyrin- a chemical compound)
• Regenerates cells
• Minimizes signs of aging
• Has fatty acids that prevent hair breakage
• Reduces redness & scalp irritation
• Smoothens hair
• Tames frizziness

2. Castor oil

Castor oil is also known as Ricinus oil. This non-volatile fatty oil is extracted from the seeds of castor beans. This oil has hair growth properties that regrow the hair on bald patches and combats alopecia. It makes hair strands stronger and feeds goodness to the scalp and hair that repairs hair thinning and ultimately reduces hair loss and controls split ends. The castor oil molecules are large and seep into the scalp perfectly and deliver intense moisture to your hair. It has vitamin E, omega-6 fatty acid and omega-9 fatty acids that deeply moisturize and strengthen hair from roots to tips.

Benefits of castor oil for scalp and hair-

• Nutritionally dense
• Strengthens strands
• Promotes hair growth
• Nourishes dry scalp
• High in protein, vitamins, fatty acids and antioxidants
• Fights off bacterial overgrowth on the scalp
• Aids in scalp flaking
• Reduces hair breakage
• Increases the absorption of other products

3. Coconut oil

Coconut oil is one of the most used oils due to its multifarious advantages. It is like an age-old ingredient which became increasingly popular because of its remarkable properties. It is both a moisturizer and a sealant. It is the most touted ingredient for treating dry and damaged hair. This oil's small molecules are a magical conditioner when used in small quantities as it penetrates the hair shaft to improve natural hair health. It is one of the best hair serum ingredients that will enhance the overall scalp & hair health and make them look shiny. The penetration of coconut oil is limited, which is why it stays on the hair shaft, working as a sealant. The nutritional substances in coconut oil that benefit hair are saturated, mono-saturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Benefits of coconut oil for hair-

• Nourishes the scalp
• Essential for hair growth
• Improves blood circulation in the scalp
• Prevents excessive hair fall
• Kills dandruff-causing fungi
• Controls the production of sebum
• Prevents split ends and hair breakage
• Shinier and lustrous hair
• Moisturizes hair shaft
• Reduces inflammation on the scalp
• Prevents premature hair greying

4. Olive oil

Olive oil is a liquid fat extracted from olives. Olives are found in a traditional tree crop of the Mediterranean Basin, produced by pressing whole olives and removing the oil. It is another oil which is both a moisturizer and sealant. It has the ability to easily penetrate in the hair shaft and moisturizes the scalp and hair. It is considered a well-known moisturizer as it boosts shine in the hair and makes your frizzy, flyaways hair more manageable than before. The nutritional substances of olive oil that benefits hair are healthy saturated fats, polyunsaturated fats like omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids, monounsaturated fat like oleic acid, antioxidants, and vitamin E & K.

Benefits of olive oil for hair-

• Tackles dry & irritated scalp
• Rehydrates the scalp
• Eliminates dandruff
• Smoothes and softens hair
• Repairs and reverses damaged hair
• Makes hair manageable
• Reduces hair breakage
• Prevents split ends
• Promotes good scalp health
• Strengthens hair follicles
• Removes active lices
• Lessens irritation & itching

5. Palm kernel oil

Palm kernel oil falls under the category of edible plant oil and is derived from the kernel of the oil palm tree Elaeis guineensis. It is a sealant that locks in the moisture in hair & doesn't let it loose. It penetrates the hair strands quickly, reduces shedding, and strengthens the hair strands. It has the goodness of vitamins A, E & K, rarely found tocotrienols, antioxidants, healthy unsaturated fats, and palmitic acid.

Benefits of palm kernel oil for hair-

• Deeply moisturizes hair
• Fights with dandruff
• Gives shine to hair
• Strengthens & thickens hair from roots to tips
• Reduces hair fall & hair loss
• Soothes & moisturizes hair follicles
• Maintains collagen to hold hair follicles
• Soft & bouncy hair

6. Jamaican black castor oil

Jamaican black castor oil is extracted with a traditional method. The seeds are roasted and then pulverized in a mortar. After this, water is added and slowly boiled on a wood fire. The thick, pungent and unadulterated oil is the best sealant for your natural hair. It promotes hydration and promotes the health of the scalp & hair. It is a stimulant that boosts hair growth. The oil is enriched with vitamin E, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids.

Benefits of Jamaican black castor oil for hair-

• Treats itchy scalp and dandruff
• Improves blood circulation to the scalp
• Nourishes the scalp
• Strengthens the hair roots
• Makes hair thicker, fuller, and shinier
• Prevents hair breakage
• Moisturizes dry hair

7. Grapeseed oil

Grapeseed oil is lightweight and a by-product of the winemaking process. It is nutritionally dense with carotenoids, flavonoids, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, linolenic acid, and polyphenols, which are beneficial for the scalp and hair. This odorless oil can be mixed with a few drops of lavender oil to protect your hair against extreme heat.

Benefits of grapeseed oil for hair-

• Retains moisture in hair and scalp
• Doesn't leave hair greasy
• Smoothens hair
• Blocks split ends
• Stimulates new & healthy cell growth
• Reduces dandruff
• Strengthen weak & brittle hair
• Reduces hair loss
• Protects against UV damage
• Soothes flaky & itchy scalp
• Prevents premature greying

8. Rice Water

Rice water is starchy water that forms when you leave to soak the rice or is left when the rice is cooked. It is said that this water benefits your hair; it makes them smooth, shiny, and healthy. Applying it to the scalp helps to make your hair grow faster. It is a hair rejuvenator enriched with minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, vitamin B & E, fiber, magnesium, manganese, and zinc.

Benefits of rice water for hair-

• Nourishes the hair follicles
• Promotes healthy growth
• Conditions the hair
• Encourages cell regeneration
• Makes hair healthy
• Reinstates and balances the pH of your hair
• Restore natural hair color
• Prevents hair greying

9. Aloe vera gel

One of the best sealants for your hair. The gel scooped out from fresh aloe leaves has a slightly watery texture and a transparent color. Using it on the scalp and hair will improve the hair texture as it improves the dry & damaged hair and cleans the hair shaft. It is augmented with vitamins (A, B12, C, and E) and folic acid.

Benefits of aloe vera gel for hair-

• Clears dirt, build-up, and excess sebum
• Cures scalp itching and dandruff
• Gives a cleaner and healthier scalp
• Controls frizziness
• Smooth and soft hair
• Retains natural oil in the scalp
• Effective for fungal infection on the scalp
• Reduces hair fall
• Foster hair growth
• Healthy and glossy hair

10. Redensyl

Redensyl is the best among many hair serum ingredients for hair growth. It is a renowned plant-based ingredient that controls hair thinning, hair loss, and baldness. It is composed of a newly discovered molecule, dihydroquercetin-glucoside (DHQG). The plant extracts in DHQG target the stem cells in hair follicles and facilitates the same division. It is natural, and non-hormonal and boosts hair growth at the cellular level. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and amino acids that makeup hair protein.

Benefits of redensyl for hair-

• Reactivates hair cell division
• Stimulates initial hair growth phase
• Ensures faster hair growth
• Reduces hair fall
• Makes thicker hair growth
• Enhances scalp treatment
• Supplies nutrients to the scalp & hair follicles
• Increases blood flow in the scalp
• Prevents hair thinning & density

11. Wheat protein

Wheat protein is a hydrator that makes your hair stronger. It provides moisture, prevents breakage, strengthens the hair shaft, and adds shine. It is a type of non-animal protein that is obtained from wheat germ. When applied to hair, it passes through the hair cuticle to offer hydration and strength that treats the hair damage. It is high in disulfide bonds that connect the broken hair bonds on the scalp surface, which leads to stronger hair.

Benefits of wheat protein for hair-

• Repair hair damage caused by sunlight, bleaches, heat tools, and hair dyes
• Passes through hair cuticles to hydrate the hair shaft
• Deep conditioning treatment
• Combats hair breakage
• Repair weakened or broken hair bonds
• Gives hair a thicker and glossier look

12. Keratin

Keratin is a type of protein that makes your hair. It smoothens the cells that overlap to form your hair strands. Hair cuticles or layers of the cells absorb the keratin, resulting in fuller, healthier, and glossy hair. It makes the fuzziness to maintain curly hair. It makes it easier to style your hair and gives a straight appearance.

Benefits of keratin for hair-

• Strengthens the hair damaged due to chemicals
• Makes hair smoother, shinier and healthier
• Smoothens & strengthens the hair cuticles
• Reduces split ends
• Encourages hair growth

13. Soy protein

Soy protein is a perfect substitute for animal protein, and it is an ultimately plant-based ingredient. Hydrolyzed soy protein is one of the most effective ingredients in hair serum because it has the efficiency to reduce flakiness, restore suppleness and enhance the appearance of hair. It is like a hair builder that works for overall hair health by enriching it with healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals.

Benefits of soy protein for hair-

• Delivers intense hydration
• Strengthens & repairs damaged hair
• Makes hair smooth & shiny
• Strengthens hair

14. Amino acids

Amino acids are organic compounds that form the building blocks of protein, making up 75% of your body. These proteins determine hair color. Hair shafts are primarily made up of a protein called keratin. Keratin comprises 18 amino acids, of which 25% is cysteine. Therefore, amino acids play a vital role in the growth and maintenance of healthy and lustrous hair.

Benefits of amino acids for hair-

• Maintains hair health
• Builds tensile strength
• Increases hair density
• Boosts shine in hair
• Stimulates new hair growth
• Shields against sun damage
• Improves blood supply to the hair follicles & scalp
• Strengthens hair shaft
• Revives hair regrowth
• Fights hair loss

15. Collagen

Collagen consists of amino acids that build keratin, a protein of which hair is made up of. This is why collagen plays a crucial role in the health of the scalp and hair follicles. It reverses the damage caused to the hair and replenishes hair loss by promoting hair growth.

Benefits of collagen for hair-

• Adds hair volume
• Protects hair from free radicals
• Strengthens hair follicles
• Reduces hair greying
• Maintains hair health

16. Anagain

Anagain is found in the sprouts of an organic pea. It reduces hair loss by inducing dermal papilla cells to reactivate hair growth. It is one of the many ingredients in hair serum that stimulates hair growth from the roots, prolongs the hair's life cycle, and restores the hair's vitality.

Benefits of anagain for hair-

• Restores the vitality of the hair
• Controls hair loss
• Restore hair regeneration
• Makes hair denser
• Boosts hair growth at the root
• Prolongs the hair life cycle

17. Essential fatty acids

Essential fatty acids are the body's need to maintain overall health. Omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids are known for their health benefits. They play a vital role in improving the health of the scalp and hair follicles. It helps in continuous hair growth, where hair follicles constantly boost the growth of new hair from the nutrients received by the body. A deficiency of omega-3 fatty acids makes hair dry, leading to dandruff and an itchy scalp.

Benefits of essential fatty acids for hair-

• Intensify the activity of the protein in the body
• Boosts hair growth
• Simulates hair follicles
• Makes hair shiny
• Prevents flakiness
• Lubricates hair follicles
• Adds elasticity to hair
• Manages sebum production
• Prevents scalp inflammation

Best Hair Care Serums by Nourish Mantra

1. Advanced Hair Growth Serum

A leading hair growth serum formulated with award-winning Redensyl, Anagain, and Procapil. To enrich more goodness in this hair care serum, rice water is also added. It is a silicone-free hair serum that activates hair stem cells to begin a new growth phase. It helps restore life, and impart volume and density to your hair.

2. Anti-Greying Rice Water Serum

Clinically tested and proven ingredients like Arcolys and AnaGain effectively fights gray hair, restore natural hair color, and promote hair growth. The star ingredient- rice water nourishes and strengthens the hair shaft. The natural extracts present in serum miraculously boost the overall performance, providing all the nutrients required to keep the hair young and healthy.

FAQ’s

1. Which ingredient is best for hair growth?

All the above mentioned ingredients help in hair growth. Other than these onion juice, yogurt, gooseberry, rosemary oil, ginseng, green tea, germanium oil etc.

2. How to make your hair grow faster?

Hair growth isn't possible overnight. You need to maintain a proper hair care routine and be consistent. Do regular trimming, apply hair oil, mask, shampoo, conditioner and serum.

 

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