The Ordinary for Hair Growth

RESEARCH

Caffeine may stimulate hair growth
Pea extract improves hair density
Limited data on exact ingredient combo

COMMUNITY

Limited discussion found

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SAFETYGenerally safe for typical skin use; those sensitive to caffeine or plant extracts should patch-test first.

WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS

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BASED ON 21 PUBMED STUDIES

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW⚠ THE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW EXAMINING CAFFEINE'S EFFICACY APPEARS INCOMPLETE IN THE ABSTRACT, AND MOST SUPPORTING EVIDENCE COMES FROM MECHANISM STUDIES RATHER THAN CLINICAL OUTCOMES.

Caffeine — Caffeine may help with hair loss through biological mechanisms, but evidence for actual results remains unclear.

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NO DATA

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 — No PubMed studies found specifically on Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1.

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NO DATA

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 — No PubMed studies found specifically on Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3.

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REVIEWPUBLISHED 2024⚠ MOST EVIDENCE COMES FROM TOPICAL CAFFEINE STUDIES; EVIDENCE FOR ORAL FORMS AND COMBINATION FORMULAS REMAINS LIMITED.

Caffeine shown to stimulate hair growth by boosting cell activity in hair follicles.

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SMALL PILOT STUDYPUBLISHED 2020⚠ SMALL VOLUNTEER SAMPLE (10 TOPICAL, 21 ORAL); LONGER-TERM EFFICACY AND OPTIMAL DOSAGE NOT YET ESTABLISHED.

Pea sprout extract boosts hair-growth genes when applied topically or taken orally.

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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL⚠ TESTED CAFFEINE COMBINED WITH ANOTHER ACTIVE INGREDIENT (DMG-NA), NOT CAFFEINE ALONE; LONG-TERM DURABILITY UNKNOWN.

Topical caffeine in a shampoo combined with skin-circulation booster reduced hair loss in men.

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

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