Science Overview
Ingredients/Doses/Benefits
Dosages used in vitamin patches vary from oral counterparts. They are intended to be absorbed rather than taken through oral consumption into the stomach, users see excellent results.
Becosmé prides itself on transparency and accurate reporting of active ingredients and their dosages. Below you will find comparisons to daily dosage recommendations for oral and why the amount within the patch was chosen.
It is recommended due to the nature of the ingredient deck to apply in the morning as users have noted increased energy and then better sleep at the end of the day.
Most users feel the energy benefits early on. Most see faster nail growth within weeks. After 4-6 weeks most users noticed less hair fall. With continued use hair is healthier and longer.
Direct Hair Patch Formula
Ashwagandha
Benefits:
- Strengthening hair - Ashwagandha's antioxidants and anti-stress properties may help strengthen hair and reduce breakage.
- Improving hair growth - One study found that topical application of ashwagandha serum improved hair growth, density, and thickness.
- Protecting hair from damage - Ashwagandha's free radical scavenging properties may protect hair from environmental damage.
- Preventing hair loss - Ashwagandha may help reduce hair loss caused by stress.
- Promoting melanin production - Ashwagandha may help prevent early graying and promote melanin production, which gives hair its color.
- Reducing scalp irritation - Ashwagandha's natural anti-inflammatory properties may help reduce scalp irritation and promote wound healing.
Saw Palmetto
Benefits:
- How it works - Saw palmetto may help prevent hair loss by blocking the enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone linked to hair loss.
- Studies - Some studies have shown that saw palmetto can improve hair quality, count, and density. A 2023 study found that saw palmetto supplements improved hair growth, scalp appearance, and decreased hair fall in people with androgenic alopecia.
L-Cysteine
Benefits:
- Strengthening hair: L-Cysteine is a building block of keratin, a protein that makes up a large portion of hair and skin. L-Cysteine forms disulfide bridges that make keratin stronger and more rigid.
- Improving hair quality: L-Cysteine can improve hair quality and texture.
- Preventing hair loss: Clinical studies have shown that L-Cysteine can help prevent hair loss.
- Increasing hair shaft diameter: L-Cysteine can help increase the diameter of the hair shaft, resulting in thicker, fuller hair.
- Transporting essential minerals: L-Cysteine helps transport iron and zinc, which are important nutrients for hair regrowth.
- Combining with B-complex vitamins: L-Cysteine combined with B-complex vitamins may help promote hair growth, especially during the telogen effluvium stage.
Zinc
Benefits
- Hair growth - Zinc helps hair cells divide and proliferate, which can lead to stronger hair strands.
- Hair follicle health - Zinc helps develop healthy hair follicles and maintain their structure.
- Keratin production - Zinc helps produce keratin, the protein that gives hair its strength and structure.
- Sebum production - Zinc helps regulate sebum production, which keeps hair moisturized and shiny.
- Connective tissue - Zinc helps build connective tissue, which is important for hair and skin renewal.
Proprietary Anti-aging and vitamin mix
- Including Trans-Resveratrol, MSM, Magnesium and a custom blend of 8 nutraceuticals.