Tress Talk

When we started building Thique, we weren't looking for ingredients that were simply popular.

We were looking for ingredients that made us pause, read a little more, and ask a few more questions.

Redensyl, Procapil, Anagain, and Capilia Longa were already on our radar. They are respected ingredients with a strong presence in the hair care industry.

Then we discovered Burgeon-Up.

And the deeper we looked, the more interesting it became.

What Is Burgeon-Up?

Burgeon-Up is an advanced hair care active developed by Ichimaru Pharcos, Japan.

Derived from watercress (Nasturtium officinale), it was developed with a focus on a naturally occurring protein called RSPO1 (R-spondin 1), which plays an important role in supporting healthy hair follicle activity.

Unlike many conventional approaches to hair care, Burgeon-Up was designed to work deeper within the biology of the hair follicle.

Why We Started Paying Attention

To be honest, before developing Thique, we had never heard of RSPO1 either.

The more we learned, however, the more fascinated we became.

According to research conducted by Ichimaru Pharcos, Burgeon-Up was shown to:

✓ Promote the secretion of RSPO1 from dermal papilla cells

✓ Support healthy hair growth signalling

✓ Help modulate DKK1, a signalling factor associated with hair follicle biology

✓ Support healthier and more active hair follicles

In simple terms, it was designed to support the natural processes involved in healthy hair growth while helping address factors associated with thinning hair.

Beyond the Laboratory

What made Burgeon-Up especially interesting to us was that the research didn't stop in a laboratory setting.

Clinical testing conducted by Ichimaru Pharcos evaluated a lotion containing 2% Burgeon-Up on 40 Indian men aged 20–55 years.

Study Overview

• Concentration: 2% Burgeon-Up
• Application: Twice daily
• Duration: 6 months
• Participants: 40 Indian men
• Assessment Method: TrichoScan®

The study reported improvements in:

✓ Hair Density

✓ Hair Thickness

✓ Hair Growth Rate

Why These Results Matter

No ingredient can guarantee identical results for every individual.

However, what stood out to us was that Burgeon-Up had been evaluated:

✓ On Indian men

✓ In a real-world setting

✓ Over six months

✓ At the exact concentration recommended by the manufacturer

This gave us greater confidence that the ingredient had been assessed in conditions that more closely reflect actual consumer use.

Why We Formulated with 2% Burgeon-Up

Ichimaru Pharcos recommends a usage level of 2%, which is precisely the concentration we chose for Thique Advanced Hair Growth Serum.

Rather than simply including an ingredient for marketing purposes, we wanted to formulate at a level supported by the manufacturer's research and recommendations.

How Burgeon-Up Fits Into the Thique Formula

We don't believe healthy hair depends on a single ingredient.

That's why Burgeon-Up works alongside:

• Redensyl (3%)
• Anagain (4%)
• Procapil (2%)
• Capilia Longa (1%)

Each ingredient brings something different to the formula, helping create a more comprehensive approach to hair wellness.

The Ingredient That Shaped Thique

If there is one ingredient that shaped the direction of this product, it would be Burgeon-Up.

Not because it's the most famous.

Not because it's the newest.

But because it represents the kind of innovation we want Thique to stand for—thoughtful, science-backed, and willing to look beyond the obvious.

The Thique Difference

When we discovered Burgeon-Up, we felt we had found something worth building around.

Today, we're proud to be one of the early Indian hair wellness brands to formulate with this advanced Japanese hair care active.

And for us, that's where the story begins.