The sesame seed oil in this really is the key. Without using this oil I shed maybe 40-50+ hairs a day, and with it my shed drops to under 10. Keeps me from leaving a trail of hair behind me everywhere I go, and completely gets rid of the itchiness that comes with the shed. I've been using this for 3-4 years now and it still works wonders. I do suggest eating things with sesame seeds in it if you have a similar problem, fried sesame balls from Chinese restaurants do the trick for me.