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.
Hybrid Sensitive Caffeine Shampoo
Prevents hereditary hair loss and reduces scalp itching
- pH skin-friendly formula
- Alpecin Caffeine Complex
- Against itching
€5.99 RRP250 ml (€23.96 / 1 l) • including VAT, plus shipping
Ingredients
Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Myreth Sulfate, Laureth-2, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Caffeine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Allantoin, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyquaternium-7, Disodium Edta, Zinc PCA, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Vegetable Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Acetyl Cedrene.
Description
Shampoo for sensitive & dry scalp
The Alpecin Hybrid Sensitive Caffeine Shampoo provides moisture for dry, sensitive scalps with a pH-friendly formula, reduces itching, and combats hair loss with Caffeine. Ideal for daily use.
pH-friendly formula against itching
Alpecin Caffeine Complex strengthens hair roots and prevents hereditary hair loss
Moisturizing & soothing for sensitive and dry scalp
Additional active ingredients
- Zinc and niacinamide: Zinc and niacinamide promote energy metabolism and can ensure better nutrient supply to the hair roots.
- Panthenol: Pro-vitamin B5 or dexpanthenol increases skin moisture and thereby strengthens the skin barrier. It reduces itching and feelings of dryness.
- Allantoin: Allantoin has multiple effects on the skin and scalp. In addition to its skin-soothing properties, it has a keratolytic effect, meaning it can remove the outermost skin flakes. Allantoin also increases skin moisture.
- Sugar Surfactants: Sugar surfactants are mild, cleansing agents that provide gentle cleaning performance. They are particularly suitable for dry and sensitive scalp.
Application
This is the only way to achieve the best result
Apply daily
Leave on for 2 minutes
Use continuously
Scientifically proven effectiveness
FAQ
Answers to your questions
"Hybrid technology" in shampoo?
The Hybrid Sensitive Caffeine Shampoo combines a particularly gentle and moisturising cleansing of the scalp and hair with the powerful effect of Alpecin Caffeine for the hair roots. It has been specially developed for dry and sensitive scalps. Thanks to its moisturising effect, Alpecin Hybrid Sensitive Caffeine Shampoo is particularly suitable for dry scalps that are prone to small, fine flakes. Scalp itching is reduced.
The Caffeine complex also prevents hereditary hair loss.
What to do if your scalp itches?
More than one in four men experiences a sensitive scalp. Symptoms such as itching, dryness, redness, or a feeling of tightness can occur, depending on individual predisposition. These issues are often linked to dry, sensitive scalps, which may result from underproduction of the sebaceous glands, disrupting the scalp's natural balance.
In such cases, it is crucial to use a shampoo that does not further dry out the scalp. Alpecin Hybrid Sensitive Caffeine Shampoo gently cleanses the hair while moisturizing and soothing the scalp. It helps reduce scalp itching and, thanks to its Caffeine complex, strengthens the hair roots and prevents hereditary hair loss.
I notice an increase in dandruff. Which shampoo is right for me?
Many people don’t realize that not all dandruff is the same. To effectively cleanse the scalp and hair and address the issue, it’s important to distinguish between 'dry dandruff' and 'oily dandruff.'
Dry Dandruff
Dry dandruff occurs when the scalp produces too little sebum, causing it to lose its natural balance. This results in small, fine flakes and often an itchy scalp. In such cases, the scalp is dry and flaky.
For a dry scalp, gentle and moisturizing cleansing is recommended. Alpecin Hybrid Sensitive Caffeine Shampoo is particularly suitable, thanks to its gentle formulation. It moisturizes the scalp and promotes its regeneration.
Oily Dandruff
Oily dandruff tends to be larger, plaque-like flakes and is associated with an oily scalp. For this type of dandruff, Alpecin Double-Effect Caffeine Shampoo is ideal. In the first step, it dissolves encrusted horny cells and thoroughly removes dandruff from the scalp. The effective anti-dandruff ingredients, salicylic acid and piroctone olamine, prevent the formation of new dandruff. In the second step, the Caffeine complex penetrates the hair roots. This prevents hereditary hair loss.
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