Description

Hair Growth + Strengthening Serum: The Science Behind Fuller, Stronger-Looking Hair

Hair growth starts with a healthy scalp and healthy hair follicles.

The Radiant Image Lab Hair Growth + Strengthening Serum is an advanced daily leave-on scalp treatment developed to support the hair-growth environment, strengthen hair at the root and help improve the appearance of fuller, healthier-looking hair with consistent use.

Instead of relying on one “hero ingredient”, our formula combines caffeine, targeted peptides, pumpkin seed oil, rosemary oil, niacinamide, panthenol and specialised botanical extracts that work across different aspects of scalp and hair health.

Why Does DHT Matter for Hair Growth?

DHT, or dihydrotestosterone, is a hormone produced when the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase converts testosterone into DHT.

For people who are genetically susceptible to androgen-related hair thinning, hair follicles can become increasingly sensitive to DHT.

Over time, this may contribute to a process known as follicular miniaturisation, where affected follicles gradually produce thinner, shorter and less visible hairs.

This is why our formulation does not focus only on stimulating the scalp. It also contains ingredients that have been researched for pathways associated with 5-alpha-reductase, DHT and androgen-related hair thinning.

Does Our Serum Block DHT?

It is important to explain this correctly.

Our serum contains cosmetic ingredients such as pumpkin seed oil, red clover extract and oleanolic acid that have been researched for their relationship with 5-alpha-reductase and DHT-related pathways.

However, this product should not be confused with prescription DHT-blocking medications such as finasteride or dutasteride.

Our goal is to provide cosmetic DHT-pathway support as part of a multi-active hair-growth formulation.

Caffeine for Hair Growth

Caffeine is one of the most recognised cosmetic ingredients used in scalp and hair-growth formulations.

When applied topically, caffeine has been investigated for its ability to support follicular activity and the active growth phase of the hair cycle.

In our formula, caffeine helps support:

• healthy follicle activity
• the hair-growth environment
• stronger-looking hair
• fuller-looking hair
• thinning areas of the scalp

Caffeine is combined with several other actives because healthy hair growth depends on more than one biological pathway.

Pumpkin Seed Oil and DHT Support

Pumpkin seed oil has attracted considerable interest in hair-loss research because naturally occurring components of the oil have been investigated in relation to 5-alpha-reductase activity.

5-alpha-reductase is the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone into DHT.

Pumpkin seed oil also contains naturally occurring fatty acids and other components that help condition and support the scalp.

Our formulation uses pumpkin seed oil as both a scalp-conditioning ingredient and part of the formula’s androgen-related hair support strategy.

Rosemary Oil for Hair Growth

Rosemary oil is one of the best-known natural ingredients used to support hair and scalp health.

It has been clinically investigated in people experiencing androgenetic hair thinning and is commonly used in scalp treatments designed to support healthy follicle activity.

Rosemary oil may also help support the scalp environment and complement the other hair-growth actives in the formula.

Our product combines rosemary oil with caffeine, peptides and pumpkin seed oil rather than relying on rosemary oil alone.

Targeted Hair Peptides

Peptides are one of the technologies that set this serum apart from a traditional hair oil.

The formula contains both Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 and Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 is a specialised cosmetic peptide commonly used in advanced hair-density products.

It is designed to support the structural environment surrounding the hair follicle and help support hair anchoring at the root.

It works particularly well alongside Red Clover Extract, which is also included in the formula.

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 is another targeted cosmetic peptide developed for follicular support.

It is used to help maintain a healthy environment around the hair root and support stronger, better-anchored hair.

In our formula it works alongside Apigenin and Oleanolic Acid, creating another multi-active hair-support complex.

Oleanolic Acid and the DHT Pathway

Oleanolic acid is one of the particularly interesting ingredients in this formula when discussing DHT.

It has been researched for its relationship with 5-alpha-reductase, the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone into DHT.

This makes oleanolic acid an important part of the serum’s DHT-related cosmetic support system.

It is combined with Apigenin and Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 so that the formulation can support several different aspects of follicular health rather than relying on a single ingredient.

Red Clover Extract

Red Clover, or Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, naturally contains a group of plant compounds called isoflavones.

Red clover extracts are commonly used in modern hair-density formulations and have been researched in relation to both follicular support and pathways associated with 5-alpha-reductase.

Pea Sprout Extract

Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract is a botanical hair active used to support the normal hair-growth cycle.

Hair naturally moves through different stages:

Anagen: active growth
Catagen: transition
Telogen: resting
Exogen: shedding

Pea sprout extract has been investigated for its effects on biological signals involved in the transition toward the active growth phase.

This makes it a useful addition to a formula designed for consistent, long-term scalp use.

Green Tea Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, commonly known as green tea extract, contains powerful antioxidant polyphenols.

Antioxidants help protect the scalp and follicles from oxidative stress.

Green tea compounds have also been investigated for their effects on dermal papilla cells, which are important cells located at the base of the hair follicle.

Scutellaria, Soy and Wheat Germ Extracts

Our botanical complex also contains:

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Glycine Soja Germ Extract
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract

These botanical extracts are used to help support follicular activity, antioxidant protection and the environment required for healthy hair growth.

Niacinamide for Scalp Health

Healthy hair needs healthy skin underneath it.

Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, is included to support the scalp barrier.

It helps maintain a healthier, better-conditioned scalp while complementing the other active ingredients in the formula.

For people using a scalp serum every day, maintaining the scalp barrier is extremely important.

Panthenol for Stronger Hair

Panthenol, also known as Pro-Vitamin B5, provides both scalp and hair benefits.

It helps:

• improve hydration
• condition the scalp
• improve hair softness
• support hair flexibility
• improve the feel of dry or damaged hair
• reduce the brittle feel associated with damaged hair

While many of our actives focus on the follicle, panthenol helps support the actual hair fibre as well.

Betaine and Glycerin

Hair-growth treatments should not leave the scalp feeling dry or uncomfortable.

Betaine and glycerin are humectants that help attract and retain moisture.

They help keep the scalp feeling hydrated and comfortable while the active ingredients remain on the scalp throughout the day.

Why We Use a Multi-Active Formula

Hair thinning is complex.

There is no single ingredient capable of addressing every factor involved in healthy hair growth.

That is why our Hair Growth + Strengthening Serum combines several complementary approaches.

Hair-growth cycle support:
Caffeine, pea sprout extract and botanical actives.

DHT-related pathway support:
Pumpkin seed oil, red clover extract, oleanolic acid and other botanical compounds.

Hair anchoring and follicular support:
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 and Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1.

Healthy scalp barrier:
Niacinamide, panthenol, betaine and glycerin.

Antioxidant support:
Green tea extract, tocopherol and botanical extracts.

Hair fibre conditioning:
Panthenol and pumpkin seed oil.

This is much more than a simple scalp oil. It is a lightweight, scientifically considered daily scalp serum containing peptides, caffeine, botanical extracts and conditioning actives.

How to Use

Use once daily on a clean, dry or slightly damp scalp.

1. Part the hair to expose the scalp.
2. Apply a small amount directly onto the scalp, concentrating on thinning areas or areas of concern.
3. Gently massage into the scalp with your fingertips for approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Leave the serum on. Do not rinse.
5. Style your hair as usual.

For best results, use the serum consistently every day.

When Should I Expect Results?

Hair growth takes time.

The human hair cycle takes place over several months, which means a hair-growth product should not be judged after only a few days or weeks.

Individual results can also vary depending on genetics, age, hormones, nutritional status, the cause of hair thinning and how consistently the product is used.

For the best way to monitor progress, take a photograph of the affected area before starting and repeat the photograph approximately once a month using the same lighting, position and hairstyle.

This makes gradual changes much easier to see.

Important Cautions

For external use only.

Avoid direct contact with the eyes.

Do not apply to broken, irritated or inflamed skin.

Patch test before first use.

Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Keep out of reach of children.

Because the formulation contains rosemary oil and several botanical extracts, people with particularly sensitive or reactive scalps should always patch test before regular use.

Do not apply this product directly to the eyelids or lash line. It has been formulated as a scalp serum.

If you experience sudden, unexplained, severe or patchy hair loss, we recommend speaking to your doctor or dermatologist. Hair loss can sometimes be associated with medical conditions, hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, certain medications or scalp disorders.

Full Ingredient List

Aqua (Water), Propanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Caffeine, Phenoxyethanol, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Sprout Extract, Panthenol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Trifolium Pratense (Red Clover) Flower Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Germ Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Apigenin, Oleanolic Acid, Citric Acid.

Radiant Image Lab Hair Growth + Strengthening Serum

50 ml

Peptides • Caffeine • Rosemary Oil • Pumpkin Seed Oil • Niacinamide • Panthenol • Botanical Extracts

Vegan
Paraben Free
Sulphate Free
Ethanol Free
Cruelty Free

Important: This is a cosmetic hair and scalp product and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent a medical condition. Results can vary from person to person.