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    Graphic shows the effect of the Alpecin Caffeine Complex in the Caffeine Shampoo C1 Black Edition: activates the hair roots and improves hair growth.

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    Caffeine Shampoo C1 Black Edition

    The successful product in Black Design: developed to keep the hair longer

    • Alpecin Caffeine Complex
    • With new fragrance and without softening silicones
    • Leave in for 2 minutes
    €6.99 RRP250 ml (€27.96 / 1 l) • including VAT, plus shipping

    Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Laureth-2, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Caffeine, Panthenol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Propylene Glycol, Menthol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyquaternium-7, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Zinc Chloride, Vegetable Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, CI 42090, CI 60730.

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              • Zinc and niacinamide: Zinc and niacinamide promote energy metabolism and can ensure better nutrient supply to the hair roots.

              FAQFAQ: Answers to your questions

              Yes, a study by the Charité University Hospital shows that the Caffeine in a shampoo formulation is able to penetrate the skin and hair follicles, where it is available for up to 24 hours through a depot.

              Caffeine can be detected in the hair follicle. Until 2004, the substance was on the World Anti Doping Agency's (WADA) doping list. It is still in the monitoring programme today.

              No. The Caffeine must reach the hair root directly without any detours. The carrier base and the unique galenics make this possible with Alpecin Caffeine Shampoo.

              To the general FAQs

              ¹ T. Sisto, C. Bussoletti and L. Celleno (2013): Efficacy of a Cosmetic Caffeine Shampoo in Androgenetic Alopecia management. II Note. Journal of Applied Cosmetology. 31, 1/2 (Jun. 2013), 57/66.

              ² Otberg N, Teichmann A, Rasuljev U, Sinkgraven R, Sterry W, Lademann J (2007): Follicular penetration of topically applied caffeine via a shampoo formulation. Skin Pharmacol Physiol.;20(4):195-8.

              ³ C. Bussoletti, F. Mastropietro, M. V. Tolaini, L. Celleno (2010): Use of a caffeine shampoo for the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia. Journal of Applied Cosmetology. 28,4 (Oct. 2010), 153-162.

              ⁴ Fischer TW, Hipler UC, Elsner P. (2007): Effect of caffeine and testosterone on the proliferation of human hair follicles in vitro. Int J Dermatol.;46(1):27-35.

              ⁵ Brandner JM, Behne MJ, Huesing B, Moll I. (2006): Caffeine improves barrier function in male skin. Int J Cosmet Sci.;28(5):343-7.

              ⁶ Gherardini J, Wegner J, Chéret J, Ghatak S, Lehmann J, Alam M, Jimenez F, Funk W, Böhm M, Botchkareva NV, Ward C, Paus R, Bertolini M (2019): Transepidermal UV radiation of scalp skin ex vivo induces hair follicle damage that is alleviated by the topical treatment with caffeine. Int J Cosmet Sci.; 41(2):164-182.

              ⁷ Fischer TW, Bergmann A, Kruse N, Kleszczynski K, Skobowiat C, Slominski AT, Paus R. (2021): New effects of caffeine on corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)-induced stress along the intrafollicular classical hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis (CRH-R1/2, IP3 -R, ACTH, MC-R2) and the neurogenic non-HPA axis (substance P, p75NTR and TrkA) in ex vivo human male androgenetic scalp hair follicles. Br J Dermatol.;184(1):96-110.

              DescriptionDescription: Achieve success with discipline and Alpecin C1 Black

              The Alpecin Caffeine Shampoo C1 in the Black Edition strengthens hair roots, prevents hereditary hair loss, and provides strong, manageable hair. With a refreshing new scent.

              Microscopic view of a hair root, coloured in brown and blue, symbolising the mechanism of action of caffeine against hair loss.

              Doping for your hair

              Thanks to a special pharmaceutical carrier base (galenic formulation), the unique Caffeine Complex reaches the hair follicle in just 2 minutes. There, it exerts its positive effect:

              Hereditary hair loss can be counteracted.

              Caffeine has been known for more than 20 years for its growth-stimulating effect on hair roots. It inhibits the breakdown of the intracellular messenger cAMP. As a result, more energy is available to the cells and cell growth is stimulated. Caffeine is therefore the most researched active ingredient of plant origin against hereditary hair loss.

              Caffeine stimulates the hair roots

              Caffeine has been known for more than 20 years for its growth-stimulating effect on hair roots. It inhibits the breakdown of the intracellular messenger cAMP. As a result, more energy is available to the cells and cell growth is stimulated.

              Caffeine is therefore the most researched active ingredient of plant origin against hereditary hair loss.

              ApplicationApplication: This is the only way to achieve the best result

              Scientifically proven: the effect of caffeine

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              • Alpecin Caffeine Complex strengthens hair roots

              • With a new scent and silicone-free for manageable hair

              • Active ingredient Caffeine is detectable in the hair follicle within two minutes

              • Apply daily

              • Leave on for 2 minutes

              • Use continuously

              • A man feels his thinning hair at the back of his head with his hands, symbolising the question of what can help men with hair loss.

                Hereditary hair lossHereditary hair loss: Hair loss is 80 % hereditary

                Learn what you can do about it!

              • A young man looks critically in the mirror to spot the first signs of hereditary hair loss

                Recognizing hereditary hair loss

                Signs of hereditary hair loss can include: 

                • Widening receding hairline
                • Increased hair in the sink
                • Thinning hair at the back of the head
              • Illustration of a cross-section of the scalp, clearly showing the hair roots and their connection to the blood vessels that supply them with nutrients.

                What's behind it?

                With hereditary hair loss, the hair growth cycle is disrupted. Various factors can limit nutrient supply and reduce the size of hair follicles.

                The result: The hair roots wither and no longer produce new hair.

              • Microscopic view of a hair root, dyed in brown and blue, with black arrows pointing to the beginning of the hair follicle as a symbol for the mechanism of action of caffeine against hair loss.

                Caffeine stimulates the hair root

                The Alpecin Caffeine Complex counteracts the shortening of growth phases by stimulating the hair roots and boosting the energy metabolism.

              • A man is sitting in a Dr. Wolff laboratory operating a medical device.

                Effect scientifically proven

                In over 20 years of caffeine research, the effectiveness of our formulations has been studied and proven in numerous studies.

                Go to studies

              • Clinical studyClinical study: Proven efficacy of Alpecin Caffeine Shampoo for the treatment of hereditary hair loss in men¹

                Conducted at the Center for Cosmetic Research at Sacred Heart Catholic University in Rome, Italy

              • Clinical studyClinical study: Caffeine shampoo can be detected in the hair follicle for 24 hours after just 2 minutes of application²

                Conducted at the Center for Experimental and Applied Skin Physiology and Clinical Research Center for Hair and Skin Physiology of the Charité University Hospital, Berlin

              • Clinical studyClinical study: Alpecin Caffeine Shampoo reduces hereditary hair loss³

                Conducted at the Center for Cosmetic Research at Sacred Heart Catholic University in Rome, Italy

              • Clinical studyClinical study: Caffeine stimulates hair follicle growth and counteracts the negative effects of testosterone⁴

                Conducted at the Clinic for Dermatology and Dermatological Allergology at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

              • Clinical studyClinical study: Caffeine counteracts the negative effects of testosterone⁵

                Conducted at the Clinic and Polyclinic for Dermatology and Venereology at the University of Hamburg-Eppendorf

              • Clinical studyClinical study: Caffeine counteracts UV-induced damage to the hair follicle⁶

                Carried out at the Monasterium Laboratory Skin & Hair research Solutions GmbH, Münster

              • Clinical studyClinical study: Caffeine counteracts stress-induced hair damage and promotes healthy hair growth⁷

                Conducted at five different research institutes in Germany, Austria, the USA and the UK

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