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Before You Try Another Hair Product…

Can peptides safely meet expectations as a hair loss solution?

Written By: Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Maida Sabackic, PharmD, RPh

Dr. Maida Sabackic, PharmD, RPh is a licensed and registered Pharmacist. Dr. Sabackic is a 2011 graduate of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences in Boston, where she obtained her Doctorate in Pharmacy. She has spent her career in community healthcare with a focus on integrative health and natural medicines. She is the Head of Science & Education at OMI WellBeauty.

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I didn’t start paying attention to peptides because they were trending. Years before the buzz, I learned that peptides represent a true biological breakthrough. But are they safe? 

Like so many people, I had already tried everything for my hair loss. Nutraceuticals felt overwhelming, with so many ingredients that proved too much for my body to process.  Pharmaceuticals presented the opposite problem: too stimulating for my follicles, with side effects and a troubling lack of research, specifically in women. Is there anything that actually works without the side effects? 

That question led me to a line of carefully studied peptides.  IFP-131™ is a patented hair growth peptide developed over 25 years ago, and studied to understand how it safely reaches the follicle where it’s needed most. 

Excitement vs. Safety 

When peptides became one of the most talked-about topics in beauty and wellness, I understood both the excitement and the hesitation.  The increased popularity of peptides has driven scrutiny from the FDA, and the conversation has now shifted to safety. 

Peptides are incredibly powerful tools in the science of cellular signaling, but many of the peptides do not yet have strong human clinical data.  They became popular before they were proven, and that can be dangerous. 

Peptides work at the level of cellular signaling, where their precision makes them so promising.  It also means small differences in structure, purity, or dosing can completely change how they behave in the body.   

Peer Reviewed Studies in Women 

For most of our history, clinical trials relied on the participation of healthy men, specifically to avoid the costs of including women.  IFP-131™ was developed from over 25 years of research, including peer-reviewed and uniquely validated studies in women.   

That distinction matters because women’s follicular biology is not the same as men’s.  That is why we ensured IFP-131™ is absorbed, delivered, and biologically active at the follicle to prevent 47% less hair loss in 90 days. 

Five Questions That Cut Through the Noise 

When evaluating any peptide, the science points to five questions that create clarity quickly: 

•  How long has it been researched, and is there meaningful safety data? 

•  Has it been studied in humans, in a way that reflects real-world biology? 

•  Is it bioavailable, able to reach the target tissue where it needs to act? 

•  Is the dosing and delivery method consistent and controlled? 

•  Is it sourced from a transparent, regulated manufacturer? 

The answers to these questions are often missing when new ingredients arrive, and peptides are the latest and hottest topic in health.     

A New Era of Precision 

We are moving into a new era where solutions are designed to work more precisely.  Peptides are changing how we approach hair growth by supporting the follicle with precision.  

Before you try another solution for your hair loss, you deserve to know exactly what you are choosing.  

—Naomi 

Frequently Asked Questions

Are peptides safe for hair loss?

Peptides can be safe, but safety depends on the specific peptide, its research history, purity, dose, delivery method, and manufacturer. Not all peptides have the same level of human clinical data, so it is important to look beyond the trend and review the science behind the ingredient.

What makes IFP-131™ different from other peptides?

IFP-131™ is a patented hair growth peptide developed from more than 25 years of research. According to OMI, it has been studied for absorption, delivery, and biological activity at the follicle, where hair growth support is needed most.

Why does research in women matter for hair loss?

Women’s follicular biology is not the same as men’s, so studies that include women are important. Hair loss solutions tested mainly in men may not fully reflect women’s needs, hormones, shedding patterns, or follicle behavior.

Are all peptide hair products clinically proven?

No. Many peptide ingredients become popular before they have strong human clinical data. A peptide product should be evaluated based on the specific ingredient, not just the word “peptide” on the label.

Can IFP-131™ help reduce hair loss?

In clinical studies IFP-131™ was shown to help prevent 47% less hair loss in 90 days. Results can vary, and consistency matters because hair growth changes happen gradually through the natural hair cycle. 

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