I Don’t Care About the FDA, I Want to Make a Topical Formula

Hello there

I have read many studies about the effect of ECGC (commonly found in green tea) on hair growth. While I realize this is not an FDA approved hair loss treatment, I neither reside in the USA nor care for what the FDA approves. So in short I would like to create a topical forumula containing ECGC to apply to my scalp. I have some high quality ecgc extract (Teavigo 98%) but of course it contains some bulking agent. I would love to hear any ideas about what would be an effective way to create a topical solution from this and will happily report back my results.

Thank you

You can do whatever you want in making medication for your own use, even in the United States. The FDA only protects the public from people or companies which:

1. makes claims about a product’s safety or effectiveness that can not be validated through proper scientific studies
2. produce a product without Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in place

As I’ve mentioned before, I follow the FDA because I am a US-based physician. So while you may not care what they approve, I do. That being said, I do not know anything about creating medications that can be absorbed through the skin, so I can not help you. I’m just the wrong person to ask. If any readers have experience with this, feel free to comment with suggestions. Good luck and please keep me in the loop if you figure out a solution to the hair loss puzzle.