If there’s any particular product that stands out in Cécred’s lineup, it’s most certainly the Restoring Hair & Edge Drops. They are consistently sold out, with there being a hard limit on two bottles per online purchase. Over time, more and more testimonials of clients attributing their hair regrowth to the product have come out, skyrocketing the popularity of the drops. If used daily, the serum promises to visibly improve hair density while enhancing scalp health and follicle vitality, leaving your hair looking fuller and healthier.
The drops contain ingredients like biotin, rose extract, ginger extract, as well as biopeptides and keratin. However, there’s one particular ingredient that makes them so effective. Here’s what it is and why it works so well, so that you can be intentional about featuring it in your own routine.
Fermented Rice Powder
The key ingredient in Cécred’s Restoring Hair & Edge Drops, fermented rice powder is without a doubt a powerhouse ingredient for hair growth, and it has been since the beginning of time. The use of fermented rice water or powder for hair dates back centuries, most notably to the Yao women of Huangluo, China. They were specifically characterized by their floor-length, glossy black hair well into old age. This was attributed to their consistent use of fermented rice powder, and their traditional method inspired modern haircare science to study exactly how fermented rice compounds extend hair’s growth phase and prevent shedding. Here’s what we know so far.
Rich in Nutrients
Fermented rice powder is loaded with vitamins B, C, and E, plus amino acids and minerals like magnesium and zinc. These nutrients are incredibly effective in repairing damaged follicles, strengthening hair strands, and reducing breakage, leading to longer locks.
Potent Fermentation
The process of rice fermentation breaks down the starches and proteins into smaller compounds. This makes it much easier for your scalp and hair to absorb the nutrients more effectively, delivering deeper nourishment and promoting stronger, thicker growth from the root.
Natural Antioxidants
Fermented rice is also rich in pitera, a byproduct of fermentation that has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This protects the scalp from oxidative stress, including dandruff and buildup, all of which can clog your scalp and stunt your hair growth.
Healthy Scalp Microbiome
It’s important to remember that healthy hair starts with a balanced scalp. The probiotics created during the fermentation process help to maintain that balance. They actually support the “good” bacteria that work to reduce irritation and inflammation, creating the ideal environment for hair to thrive.
Besides the Restoring Hair & Edge Drops, there are other Cécred products that use it as a key ingredient, including the Fermented Rice & Rose Protein Ritual. The deep treatment uses fermented rice and rose protein to target length retention, protein repair and breakage reduction. Beyond that, there are also a plethora of other companies that are hip to the magic of fermented rice. Black owned beauty brand ChebeUSA offers Chebe Fermented Rice Water, a spray that supports hair growth and detangling by using fermented rice water. Kheimisttrii, another Black owned brand, also offers a sprayable conditioner/emulsion that uses fermented Thai red rice + herbs to strengthen strands and boost hair growth.