Everyone knows minoxidil grows in thinning hair but another ‘X’ ingredient can too, plus my other tips to fight shedding [Video]

ANYONE who’s ever been desperate to grow in thinning hair has heard of minoxidil, the active ingredient in Rogaine.

But a pharmacist says there are other ways to grow your locks, including using a lesser-known ingredient that also has an “x” in the middle.

Carolina Goncalves is the Superintendent Pharmacist at Pharmica, a UK-based online prescription service.

Speaking to The U.S. Sun, she shared must-try tips for nurturing thinning tresses.

Goncalves said scientific research supports the use of biotin, caffeine, minoxidil, and kopexil in hair care. 

“Biotin helps in the production of amino acids that form part of the structure of keratin – a protein that makes up hair, thereby promoting stronger hair growth and reducing brittleness,” she said.

“Caffeine, on the other hand, is thought to help stimulate the hair follicles, improve scalp blood circulation, and potentially extend the growth phase …