Saw Palmetto and Hair Loss: Myth or Reality?

For several years, Saw Palmetto (or Serenoa repens) has become one of the most cited ingredients when discussing hormonal hair loss.
Often presented as a natural alternative to Minoxidil or finasteride, it is at the heart of many anti-hair loss formulas — but is it really effective?

Let's discover together the science behind this plant active ingredient and why it is one of the pillars of the MakeMyMask DHT Blocker, formulated by trichology experts.

What is Saw Palmetto?

Saw Palmetto is a small berry native to North America, traditionally used to regulate hormonal imbalances in men.

In cosmetics and trichology, it is recognized for its action on DHT (dihydrotestosterone), the hormone primarily responsible for baldness and androgenic alopecia.

DHT: the hormone at the heart of hormonal hair loss

DHT is a natural derivative of testosterone. In some people, an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase converts testosterone into excess DHT.

This hormone then binds to receptors in hair follicles, leading to:

• progressive miniaturization of the hair,

• shorter and finer hair growth,

• and ultimately, permanent hair loss.

This is the key mechanism of hormonal hair loss in both men and women.

How does Saw Palmetto affect DHT?

Saw Palmetto acts as a natural inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase, reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT.

Result: less DHT around the follicle, and thus less hormonal aggression on the scalp.

Demonstrated benefits:

• Slowdown of hormonal hair loss

• Preservation of hair diameter

• Visible improvement in hair density

• Better scalp vitality

Studies have shown that Saw Palmetto can offer comparable efficacy to finasteride, without hormonal side effects.

Myth or reality?

✅ Proven reality

Saw Palmetto is not a myth: it is a scientifically recognized active ingredient that naturally blocks DHT and slows down hormonal hair loss.

However, its effectiveness depends heavily on two factors:

1. Dosage (minimum 300 mg titrated in fatty acids)

2. Synergy with other metabolic active ingredients (vitamins, probiotics, zinc, etc.)

This combination is offered by the MakeMyMask DHT Blocker.

The MakeMyMask DHT Blocker: Saw Palmetto's effectiveness, maximized

Formulated by trichology experts, the MakeMyMask DHT Blocker is a natural alternative to Minoxidil, designed to target hormonal hair loss in both men and women.

An innovative double-action formula:

• 320 mg of titrated Saw Palmetto, the highest dosage on the market

• Probiotics to improve absorption and strengthen the effectiveness of the DHT Blocker

• A complex of vitamins and minerals (zinc, B6, selenium) to support hormonal metabolism and stimulate microcirculation

• No hormones, no rebound effect or side effects

Visible results:

• +83% increase in hair density

• Hormonal hair loss visibly reduced from 6 weeks

• Denser, stronger, and durably anchored hair

Our DHT Blocker is the perfect complement to the MakeMyMask patented anti-hair loss serum, for a complete and lasting in & out action.

For long-lasting and effective action, the Hormonal Anti-Hair Loss Protocol contains 4 complementary products that work in synergy to combat hormonal hair loss.

Saw Palmetto vs. classic treatments: why choose natural?

Saw Palmetto is therefore much more than a myth: it is a natural, effective, and safe alternative to conventional treatments, without dependence or the need for daily application.

In summary

Saw Palmetto is today one of the best natural ingredients for hormonal hair loss.
Thanks to its direct action on DHT, it helps to slow down baldness, strengthen existing hair, and preserve hair density in the long term.

👉 The MakeMyMask DHT Blocker, with its optimal dosage of 320 mg of Saw Palmetto, its probiotics, and its synergistic vitamin complex, offers clinically proven efficacy — without side effects.

A natural, effective, and lasting solution for men and women prone to androgenic alopecia.