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 Shampoo C1 Black Edition
Alpecin
Caffeine Shampoo C1 Black EditionThe 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
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.
Description: 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.
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
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.
- Zinc and niacinamide: Zinc and niacinamide promote energy metabolism and can ensure better nutrient supply to the hair roots.
Application: This is the only way to achieve the best result
Apply daily
Leave on for 2 minutes
Use continuously
Scientifically proven: the effect of caffeine
Hereditary hair loss: Hair loss is 80 % hereditary
Learn what you can do about it!
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
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.
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.
Effect scientifically proven
In over 20 years of caffeine research, the effectiveness of our formulations has been studied and proven in numerous studies.
FAQ: 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.
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