Topical application of compositions containing an alkanolamine such as dimethylaminoethanol
increase smoothness and surface uniformity of hair and nails and enhances hair
and nail growth. Application to the hair and underlying skin areas containing the
hair bulbs, fingernails or toenails and paraungual areas containing the nail matrices
increases the elasticity and enhances the luster of hair and nails, provides emolliency
to their keratin matrix, and quells inflammation to promote superior keratin formation.
Alkanolamine compositions contain at least one other adjunct ingredient such as
tyrosine, lipoic acid, folic acid, an -hydroxy acid, or a fatty acid ester
of ascorbic acid in most embodiments to augment beneficial effects of the treatments.
