Quick Insights
Ingredient Rating:
GREAT
Type of Ingredient:
Strengthener and Blood Flow Modulator
Intended Function:
Helps reduce hair loss and support hair density by reinforcing follicle anchoring, inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase (DHT), and improving scalp microcirculation.
Common Applications:
Commonly used in hair serums, scalp tonics, leave-on scalp treatments, and anti-hair-loss conditioners. Typically used at around 3% in leave-on formulations.
Target Audience:
Ideal for brands creating anti-hair-loss and hair-density products for consumers with thinning, shedding, or weakening hair who want a science-backed cosmetic active.
Also Known As:
“Butylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1”, Procapil, “Butylene Glycol (AND) PPG-26-Buteth-26 (AND) PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (AND) Apigenin (AND) Oleanolic Acid (AND) Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1”
Safety Analysis
Procapil™ is considered safe and well-tolerated for topical use in leave-on and rinse-off hair care at recommended levels (typically up to ~3%). Its components have a long history of cosmetic use and are non-irritating at use concentration. As with any active, finished formulas should be supported by standard stability and safety testing, and patch testing is advisable for sensitive users.
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