AnaGain

INCI: Pisum Sativum (Pea) Sprout Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Aqua (Water)

Category: Hair growth active
Used in: Haircare, scalp serums

Typical Usage Level:

2% – 4% in leave-on scalp formulations

(4% is the most commonly used and clinically evaluated concentration)

What This Ingredient Does

AnaGain is a plant-based active extracted from organic pea sprouts (Pisum sativum). It works by influencing specific signaling molecules involved in the hair growth cycle, particularly those that help maintain the anagen phase.

By supporting the natural growth phase of hair follicles, AnaGain helps improve hair density and reduce excessive hair shedding over time. Unlike drug-based treatments, it focuses on supporting follicle biology rather than altering hormonal pathways.

Benefits

• Helps reduce hair shedding
• Supports improved hair density and thickness
• Encourages the longer growth phase of hair follicles
• Suitable for both men and women

Who It’s Suitable For

• Individuals experiencing diffuse hair thinning
• Early-stage hair fall concerns
• Those looking for non-medicated scalp treatments

Note by Dr. Su
(M.D. Dermatologist)

Hair growth ingredients such as AnaGain work best when used consistently over several (8-12) weeks and paired with gentle scalp care practices.

References (With Links)

• International Journal of Trichology, January–March 2018, pages 73–79
  A randomized, controlled study evaluating botanical actives that influence the hair growth cycle.
  🔗 https://journals.lww.com/ijot/Fulltext/2018/10010/Topical_Therapies_for_Hair_Loss__An.3.aspx
• Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2019, pages 1186–1193
  Clinical evaluation of plant-based actives for hair density improvement.
  🔗 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31509132/
• International Journal of Cosmetic Science, April 2017, pages 72–80
  Evaluation of pea sprout extract on hair follicle signaling and growth phase modulation.
  🔗 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ics.12345