We have no commercial relationship with Man Matters or its parent company, and we don't earn from any link on this page. Information comes from Man Matters' published product pages as of 14 October 2026 (source notes: research/data/d2c-kits-2026-10.md, minoxidil-prices-2026-10.csv, serum-labels-2026-10.csv).
In short: Man Matters is an Indian men's health brand (owned by Mosaic Wellness, which also runs Be Bodywise for women and Little Joys for children, according to press reports). It sells hair-loss products directly, including minoxidil, "stage" kits, gummies, shampoos and serums, with online doctor consultations available. Its core hair medicines are the same actives available as generics. The rest of the range has more variable evidence.
What's in the range
From Man Matters' product pages and Indian retailers, 14 October 2026.
| Product | Active ingredients (label) | Price seen | Evidence for pattern hair loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growmax | Minoxidil 5% + procapil | ₹610–699 | Strong (minoxidil) → Minoxidil |
| Minoxifin Advanced (prescription) | Minoxidil 5% + finasteride 0.1% (alcohol-free) | ₹799–999 | Promising → Guide |
| Stage 2 "Beginner Kit" | Biotin Hair Gummies (30) + Growmax | ₹1,198 (MRP ₹1,348) | Minoxidil does the work; gummies help only if deficient |
| Stage 3/4 kits | Reported: Minoxifin + gummies, about ₹1,349 | — | Depends on contents |
| Biotin Hair Gummies | Biotin 5,000 mcg + vitamins A, C, E, zinc per gummy | ₹549 for 30 | Weak unless deficient → Biotin |
| Ketoconazole shampoo | Ketoconazole 2% | ₹349 for 100 ml | Helps dandruff; modest add-on → Ketoconazole |
| Advanced Hair Serum | Redensyl 3%, Anagain 2%, Aminexil 1% (+ procapil, baicapil, no %) | ₹649 for 30 ml | Early (our draft score: 51/100) → Serums scored |
| Oral minoxidil / finasteride via doctor | — | → Oral minoxidil |
What "stage kits" mean
Kits are named after hair loss stages (similar to the Norwood scale). That's a useful way to think about hair loss, but the stage alone doesn't confirm the cause. Make sure pattern baldness is actually the diagnosis. → What stage am I? · Cause finder
Cost vs generic equivalents
| Man Matters | Generic route | |
|---|---|---|
| Minoxidil 5%, monthly | Growmax (5% + procapil) ₹610–699 | Generic 5% ₹160–300 |
| Stage kit, monthly | Stage 2 "Beginner Kit" (biotin gummies + Growmax) ₹1,198; Minoxifin (5% minoxidil + 0.1% finasteride) ₹799–999 | Minoxidil ₹160–300 + finasteride ≈ ₹45–360 if prescribed |
| Doctor consult | Advertised as free | price being updated |
| → Every minoxidil brand compared by price |
Who it might suit
- Men who want convenient, packaged products delivered with online consults
- Men who like having everything chosen for them by stage
Who might save money elsewhere
- Men already diagnosed who are happy with plain generic minoxidil (and finasteride, if prescribed)
- Men tempted by gummies and serums with weaker evidence. Put your budget into the proven medicines first.
FAQs
Is Man Matters minoxidil different from other minoxidil? The active is the same at the same strength. Growmax adds procapil (early evidence) and Minoxifin is alcohol-free; otherwise the differences are the base, added ingredients and price.
Do Man Matters gummies work? Biotin and vitamins help hair only if you're deficient, which is uncommon. → Biotin
Man Matters or Traya? → Traya vs Man Matters vs Be Bodywise
See a doctor soon if you have: round bald patches that appear suddenly · hair coming out in clumps · redness, pain, pus, scaling or scarring on the scalp · hair loss with fever, weight loss, irregular periods, acne or new facial hair · eyebrow or eyelash loss · hair loss in a child.
Sources
- Man Matters website and retailer pages (accessed 14 Oct 2026); see research/data/ for URLs.
Medical review pending: not yet reviewed by a dermatologist. Medical disclaimer
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