Hair from a scientific perspective
What is it made of?
Proteins
Lipids
Agua
Others
In smaller quantities, it contains melanin, which is responsible for colour, minerals such as zinc, iron and selenium, which are essential for structural integrity, and B vitamins, which are essential for growth and strength.
The hair follicle
The hairy stem
Cuticle
Cortex
Marrow
Hair growth cycle
Anagen phase
(active growth): lasts from 2 to 7 years, determines hair length.
Fase catágena
(transición): periodo breve
(2-3 semanas) donde se detiene el crecimiento.
Telogen phase (rest/shedding): lasts about 3 months; at the end, the hair falls out and the follicle restarts the cycle.
Hair growth cycle
Anagen phase
(active growth): lasts from 2 to 7 years, determines hair length.
Catagen phase
(transition): a brief period (2-3 weeks) during which growth stops.
Telogen phase
(rest/shedding): lasts about 3 months; at the end, the hair falls out and the follicle restarts the cycle.
A healthy scalp keeps around 85-90% of hair follicles in the anagen phase.
A natural hair loss of around 100 hairs per day is considered normal.
What our users think
FAQs
How does Pilopeptan® guarantee collaboration with experts in the development of its solutions?
At Pilopeptan®, our science and technology are built on a fundamental pillar: collaboration with top-level healthcare professionals. We guarantee this synergy through strategic alliances with trichologist dermatologists, pharmacists, and other specialists who are in direct contact with the real needs of patients. This model allows us to develop innovative and highly effective solutions, such as Pilopeptan® Woman and Pilopeptan® Intensive, ensuring that each product responds to the real needs of hair and nails at key moments. Our innovation is born from this constant dialogue between laboratory research and clinical experience.
How important is the experience of professionals such as Dr. Palacio for the Pilopeptan® brand?
The experience of professionals such as Dr. Carolina Palacio is very important for Pilopeptan® and the development of our range of products for the care of hair and nails. Her extensive knowledge in pathologies, her direct contact with patients, and her active participation in research allow us to go beyond theory. Dr. Palacio, co-author of our latest innovation, Pilopeptan® Woman Proteokel, provides an invaluable clinical vision that guides the design of our formulas. This ensures that Pilopeptan® products are not only scientifically advanced but also practical and effective in day-to-day use.
Why is it important that there are clinical studies and scientific evidence behind the cosmetic products we buy?
The fact that there are clinical studies and scientific evidence behind Pilopeptan® products is fundamental because it offers a guarantee of efficacy, safety and trust. It means that the product’s promises are backed by rigorous data obtained in controlled research. This is especially relevant in hair and nail care, where results require time, dedication, and a significant personal investment. By choosing Pilopeptan®, you choose a solution based on science and technology, which has demonstrated its results, such as the visible improvement in just 15 days in the case of Pilopeptan® Intensive.
Are 100% natural products better?
Regarding whether it is better to use 100% natural products, the answer is that not necessarily. Although natural ingredients can be beneficial, science and technology allow us to isolate, purify, and optimize the active ingredients (whether natural or synthetic) to achieve maximum efficacy and stability. A scientifically formulated product, such as those from Pilopeptan®, guarantees the appropriate concentration of each ingredient, the purity, and the ability to penetrate where it is necessary to obtain real results, surpassing in many cases purely natural alternatives in terms of performance and reliability. Our approach combines the best of nature with scientific rigor to offer advanced solutions.