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“hair growth” ingredients

Never waste another dollar on a bad product purchase. Here are the facts on 150+ popular ingredients – their evidence, regrowth, & safety – all organized by our Treatment Metrics. Want the full database? Join our Membership.

29%

Saw Palmetto
Extract Extract
Androgenic Alopecia androgenic alopecia

Saw Palmetto

A herbal extract that some individuals use for its potential to inhibit DHT production, and fewer side effects than finasteride.

Regrowth Potential
Long-Term Viability

30%

Redensyl
Proprietary Blend Proprietary Blend
Androgenic Alopecia androgenic alopecia

Redensyl

A patented combination of a number of ingredients with limited research to support its use.

Regrowth Potential
Long-Term Viability

66%

Melatonin
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical
Androgenic Alopecia androgenic alopecia

Melatonin

A hormone with a number of supporting studies showing its potential for hair growth.

Regrowth Potential
Long-Term Viability

54%

Caffeine
Extract Extract
Pharmaceutical Pharmaceutical
Androgenic Alopecia androgenic alopecia

Caffeine

A topical stimulant categorized as "low risk, low reward".

Regrowth Potential
Long-Term Viability

6%

Biotin
Extract Extract
Micronutrient Micronutrient
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous

Biotin

A vitamin that may be beneficial for those with hair loss related to biotin deficiency.

Regrowth Potential
Long-Term Viability

48%

Rosemary Oil
Extract Extract
Androgenic Alopecia androgenic alopecia

Rosemary Oil

An essential oil that is thought to inhibit 5α-reductase.

Regrowth Potential
Long-Term Viability

2%

Lilac Stem Cells
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
unstudied

Lilac Stem Cells

A cutting-edge ingredient that may rejuvenate hair follicles and improve overall scalp health.

Regrowth Potential
Long-Term Viability

0%

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Amino Acid Amino Acid
unstudied

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

A plant-derived ingredient that can strengthen and moisturize hair, potentially reducing breakage.

Regrowth Potential
Long-Term Viability
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
unstudied

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

A common surfactant used in household cleaning and cosmetic products, that may weaken hair with long-term exposure.

Regrowth Potential
Long-Term Viability

35%

Pycnogenol (Maritime Pine Bark)
Extract Extract
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous

Pycnogenol (Maritime Pine Bark)

An ingredient derived from maritime pine bark that may be beneficial for menopausal people.

Regrowth Potential
Long-Term Viability

35%

Pea (Sprout) Extract
Extract Extract
Androgenic Alopecia androgenic alopecia

Pea (Sprout) Extract

A sprout which may affect hair loss through the upregulation of genes associated with hair growth.

Regrowth Potential
Long-Term Viability

38%

Ginseng Root
Extract Extract
Alopecia Areata alopecia areata
Androgenic Alopecia androgenic alopecia

Ginseng Root

A well-known herb that contains a number of compounds that may stimulate hair growth.

Regrowth Potential
Long-Term Viability