Answer first
A warm ginger compress is a traditional Eastern step used in Folli-Heal Plus for comfort and relaxation before massage. Lab research has studied compounds in ginger, but it does not show that ginger grows hair, and we do not claim it does.
Why warmth
Warmth helps many people relax, making the massage that follows more comfortable.
What research says
Laboratory studies have looked at ginger compounds and hair cells with mixed findings. These are ingredient studies, not studies of this session.
Questions
Will ginger sting?
Most people find it warm and soothing. Tell us if it feels too strong.
I'm allergic to ginger.
Tell your therapist; the step can be changed.
Studies mentioned
These studies looked at ingredients or general approaches. None of them tested our treatments or products, so they are background, not proof.
- Miao Y et al. (2013). 6-Gingerol inhibits hair shaft growth in cultured human hair follicles and modulates hair growth in mice. PLoS One 8(2):e57226.In vitro / ex vivo human follicles + mouse study. 6-Gingerol, the main active compound of ginger, suppressed hair-shaft growth in cultured human hair follicles and dermal papilla cell proliferation, and prolonged telogen in mice.PubMed 23437345doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0057226
- Koyama T et al. Standardized scalp massage results in increased hair thickness by inducing stretching forces to dermal papilla cells in the subcutaneous tissue. Eplasty 2016;16:e8.Small uncontrolled study (9 men). Daily scalp massage for 24 weeks was linked with thicker hair in nine men. Very weak evidence.PubMed 26904154