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2. Chemical depilatory - Wikipedia

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   Chemical depilatories contain 5–6% calcium thioglycolate in a cream base (to avoid runoff). Calcium hydroxide or strontium hydroxide maintain a pH of about 12. Hair destruction requires about 10 minutes. Depilation is followed by careful rinsing with water, and various conditioners are applied to restore the skin's pH to normal.

3. Nair (hair removal) - Wikipedia

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   Calcium hydroxide is an active ingredient that chemically breaks down the hair for removal. [6] Some formulations also contain potassium thioglycolate, which breaks down the disulfide bonds in the hair's keratin. [6] The products often include softening agents, such as mineral oil, to help offset the harsh active ingredients. [6]

4. Calcium hydroxide - Wikipedia

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   Calcium hydroxide (traditionally called slaked lime) is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ca 2. It is a colorless crystal or white powder and is produced when quicklime (calcium oxide) is mixed with water. Annually, approximately 125 million tons of calcium hydroxide are produced worldwide. [8]

5. Using Minoxidil for Hair Loss? Know About These ... - AOL

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   Look for volumizing formulas containing ingredients like saw palmetto to target excess hair shedding and help encourage hair growth. Using Minoxidil For Hair Loss Minoxidil is an effective, FDA ...

6. Exfoliation (cosmetology) - Wikipedia

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   Though primarily intended for hair removal, chemical depilatory, such as Nair and shaving powder, also function as a chemical exfoliant. Such products contain calcium hydroxide and/or thioglycolic acid. They are applied more frequently than waxing (once a week) since they only partially destroy the hair below the skin, rather than pulling up ...

7. 12 Best Vitamins for Hair Growth - AOL

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   2. Vitamin B12. One of eight B-complex vitamins, vitamin B12 is found naturally in some types of fish, red meat and fortified foods.It plays a key role in central nervous system function, DNA ...

8. Do biotin supplements actually help with hair growth? Experts ...

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   For those in search of growing strong, healthy nails and thick, full hair, can biotin supplements actually offer a solution to common beauty concerns?. Biotin deficiency is a relatively uncommon ...

9. Thioglycolic acid - Wikipedia

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   TGA is used as a chemical depilatory and is still used as such, especially in salt forms, including calcium thioglycolate and sodium thioglycolate. TGA is the precursor to ammonium thioglycolate, which is used for permanents. TGA and its derivatives break the disulfide bonds in the cortex of hair. One reforms these broken bonds in giving hair a ...