Apple extract
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What it does: moisturizer, humectant
Also called: pyrus malus fruit extract, green apple extract
The science
Apple extract is loaded with proteins, starch, sugars, acids, vitamins and salts. The sugars (mainly fructose, glucose and sucrose) give apple fruit extract nice moisturizing and smoothing properties, while the acids (mainly malic and gallic acid) give it mild exfoliant, skin brightening and antibacterial properties.
Benefits for your hair
Follicle stimulating
Apple extract helps the stimulation of the hair follicle, keeps them nourished and activates protective processes.
Prevents hair loss
By keeping the follicles nourished, apple extract aides in preventing hair loss. According to this study, it promotes hair growth by increasing hair density, weight, and keratin content.
TLDR
Apple extract has antimicrobial properties, promotes hair growth and nourishes hair. It helps prevent hair loss and aids in increasing hair density.