Monat Hair Loss Solutions
Today, we are going to take a deep dive into Monat’s trademarked formula. Monat and their MLM Partners claim this formula makes their product line successful and effective for treating hair thinning, hair loss, and reducing scalp dryness and irritation. Many people have had great success with their products. However, some have developed severe issues from allegedly using Monat.
We have talked about the multi-level marketing (MLM) company Monat a few times before in previous articles. We continue to get questions about Monat and its products from many of our members and readers. As a result, our goal is to provide as much information as possible to answer those questions.
One of the most commonly asked questions is about the ingredients in Monat products. Monat’s “secret sauce” is encapsulated into a formula called CapixlTM. Although not approved by the FDA, Monat products promise to aid in hair regrowth, thickening, conditioning, and to maintain a well-hydrated scalp. The following ingredients have been combined with water to create this formula:
Butylene glycol – a type of alcohol made from distilled corn. When blended with water, it acts as a solvent to prevent other ingredients from clumping together. It conditions the skin and scalp by adding moisture. People with dry skin/scalp may benefit from this ingredient. It is found in many other cosmetic and hair products. At this time, it is not considered safe for pregnant women due to the lack of proof that it is safe for an unborn child.
Dextran – is an exopolysaccharide produced by lactic acid bacteria. It also acts as a plasma volume expander made from natural sources of sugar (glucose). Dextran treats hypovolemia (decreased volume of circulating blood 
plasma), which may result from surgery, trauma or injury, severe burns, or other causes of bleeding. It is a commercially produced ingredient from a sucrose type of medium, such as molasses, to determine the desired yield and molecular weight. Dextran acts as a binding agent in cosmetics and other beauty products. It improves the dispersion of ingredients. Also, it functions as a thickening agent and provides control of the viscosity and consistency of products. Due to its water-binding capacity, Dextran also acts as a bulking agent. Many people believe that the addition of Dextran in cosmetics and beauty products and promotes anti-aging activity. It may even reduce the allergic reaction of other active ingredients such as carboxylic acids.
Acetyl tetrapeptide-3 – This ingredient has not been assessed for safety in cosmetics by an industry panel. Furthermore, there have not been any studies in the PubMed science library. The unofficial benefits may be that