Ingredient Spotlight: Capixyl

I made an exciting new discovery recently, a hair growth active called Capixyl. Of course, I am a big believer in copper peptides, the key active in my Truth Vitality Advanced Complex. Yet, I always want to be sure that the latest and greatest is on my radar. When I was told about Capixyl, I decided to take a deeper look.
Capixyl is a blend of a peptide, acetyl tetrapeptide-3 (and) extract of red clover. You’d be forgiven for thinking that these are about face creams than hair growth, after all acetyl tetrapeptide-3 is often marketed as a skin conditioner. As for red clover, I knew that it is full of isoflavones. The mechanism of how these two actives work on hair growth turns out to be really interesting.
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July 22, 2020
by Marta
Hi Hannah, ka-pix-il gets my vote. But then I do pronounce everything with an English accent
July 21, 2020
by Hannah
Thanks for this great info!
I was wondering how to pronounce Capixyl? I have heard it pronounced "Ka-Pix-Zil" but I assumed it was pronounced "Cap-a-Zil."
Which is correct? Thanks so much!
March 2, 2019
by Annette
If we're talking amazing hair products, I'm loving our company's new products with the French ingredient Hairgenyl (feel free to google that). At this time we have the only hair care line with it. Rich in peptides from the yeast Pichia minuta, isolated from the flowers of azalea. SILAB (was the innovator of Hairgenyl) was doubly honored at in-cosmetics Latin America. Its innovative hair care active ingredient HAIRGENYL® won the 1st prize for the ITEHPEC Innovation Award and the Silver for the Innovation Zone Best Active Ingredient Award, organized by Reed Exhibition. Awarded by a panel of worldwide experts from the cosmetic industry, these two prizes distinguish the development of a new active principle that combines innovation and substantial benefits for the end-users.
February 28, 2019
by Marta
Hi Carla, the tetrapeptide in Capixyl is not a prostaglandin derivative
February 27, 2019
by Carla
Do you know if the tetra peptide is a prostaglandin derivative that might affect eye pressure and or eye color like Latisse or the product by Rodan and Fields? This is my concern. There is a product that enhances eyelash growth called Jalupro but I think it’s only available in Europe. Not sure
December 29, 2018
by Stacy
I’m curious as to why capyxil cannot be used in conjunction with minoxidil (stated by a popular women’s regrowth product)?
April 11, 2018
by Marta
Hi Dusti, something to consider is that red clover is a phytoestrogen
April 10, 2018
by Dusti
Thank you for your review on Capixyl. Any thoughts on how it can effect the hormones? During the time I used it my hormones were greatly effected. Shortly after stopping the product that I was using everything went back to normal. I struggle to think this is a coincidence but can’t find any information that links Capixyl to hormone fluctuations.
Thank you
November 3, 2017
by Mary
Please help me understand if Capixyl and or the other DHT inhibitors are safe for pregnant woman or those who want to become pregnant. This is a phytoestrogen and I don’t know if this is absorbed through the skin? Or if it can affect women adversely.
September 30, 2017
by Melissa
Hi Marta, thanks for this detailed information and review. There doesn't seem to be much info around on capixyl and I'd like to find out more about potential side effects and shedding because I am hoping to use it on my 4 year old daughter who has a hair condition called LAS. If you don't have information, could you point me in the direction of where I might find some?
I'd love to try this product, but I can't move forward in good conscience without finding out as much as I can about its potential effects in young children and after long term use.
September 5, 2017
by Marta
Hi Ibrar, I have my own brand of hair growth serum with copper peptides and Capixyl. Here is a link for more info: https://www.truthinaging.com/truth-vitality-advanced-complex-50ml
September 4, 2017
by Ibrar
Hii!Marta, I am suffering from the problem of extreme hair thinning and is worried of becoming bald. Could you please suggest a solution for the same?
June 14, 2017
by sheryll
I was wondering if the reduction in DHT hormone caused by capixyl would affect getting pregnant?
June 12, 2017
by stacey
I second Monat products ! these products help from eczema to alopecia to growing healthy hair back after chemo! Id be glad to answer any questions anyone might have!
As for those asking, if you stop using the product will your hair return to how it was before? I can only answer with, If something is finally growing your hair, making it healthy, is non toxic all natural and botanically based and it works better then any product you have ever used in your life WHY would you stop using it??
May 16, 2017
by Dianne D B
I am curious about what happens when you stop using the products ( such as Monat). Does hair fall out? Many that use Rogain have this complaint.
April 17, 2017
by Sandra
Capixyl is the reason I started selling Monat hair products! The effect on people's hair is amazing!
November 23, 2016
by Angie Frenette
Great post and very interesting! I have been learning a lot of Capixyl, as it is one of the key star ingredients in MONAT's anti-aging hair line! Do you sell hair line products too with Capixyl in them?
October 18, 2016
by Marta
Hi Sue, there are no contraindications for this condition and so yes you could give it a try.
October 16, 2016
by Sue
Hello Marta, I have experienced terrible hair loss due to a thyroid condition. Could I purchase your serum with Capixyl? Let me know. Thank you
June 28, 2016
by Marta
It is in Deciem's Grow Gorgeous Hair Density Serum
https://www.truthinaging.com/review/deciem-grow-gorgeous-hair-density-serum
June 11, 2016
by Ashley
so there isnt a product?
June 9, 2016
by Marta
Hi Frank and Sal, it is not a product, it is a raw ingredient. For Karen and Gen, I added the ingredient(s) to my Truth Vitality Advanced Complex and that is the way I am testing it. Definitely giving it a turbo charge and I am considering making it a permanent upgrade to the formula.
June 9, 2016
by Frank
interesting but what form does it come in (pills,foam,spray,liguid ?)and how and where can you get it
June 9, 2016
by Karen
Marta,
I can't thank you enough for keeping the TIA community well informed and always with relevant "cutting edge" information. I will be paying attention to more information or articles you write regarding this. Currently using Dr. Dennis Gross' shampoo, conditioner, & hair serum with AMAZING results. I'm always willing to try something new though, so will anxiously wait for your next report out! Thank you for providing the depth of information that you do on so many products! Greatly appreciated!
June 9, 2016
by Gen
There used to be a product named Hair Demand with Capixyl. Cannot find that or any other product containing Capixyl. Marta, what product are you trying and where can we get it? Is there any trials we can start?
June 9, 2016
by sal
Where can you buy it?
June 9, 2016
by karen
very interesting....VERY interesting. good work...keep us posted. nice science.