Ingredient

procapil

Low risk

FunctionPeptide complex

What it is — Procapil is a trade name for a patented hair-care complex, typically combining biotinoyl tripeptide-1 with plant-derived apigenin and oleanolic acid. It is used as a scalp and hair active.

What it does — It is included in products positioned around fuller-looking hair and scalp support. Much of the supporting data is supplier-provided and independent evidence is limited, so its claims are best read as marketing rather than guarantees.

Typical use — It appears in scalp serums, tonics and leave-in hair products, usually at low levels within a wider blend.

Who it suits / good to know — Presented as supportive scalp and hair care, not a medical treatment. Results vary by individual and are best judged over consistent use. For diagnosed hair loss, a clinician can advise on evidence-based options.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a proprietary hair active with limited public safety data. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin or scalp is reactive.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - proprietary cosmetic peptide/botanical hair complex (biotinyl-GHK + apigenin/oleanolic acid), generally well tolerated at cosmetic use levels; best-evidence cosmetic grade (revised from mid).
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Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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