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    Graphic shows the effect of the Alpecin Caffeine Complex: activates the hair roots and improves hair growth.
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    Alpecin

    Hybrid Sensitive Caffeine Shampoo

    Prevents hereditary hair loss and reduces scalp itching

    • pH skin-friendly formula
    • Alpecin Caffeine Complex
    • Against itching
    €6.99 RRP250 ml (€27.96 / 1 l) • including VAT, plus shipping

    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.

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              • 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.

              FAQFAQ: Answers to your questions

              ¹ T. Sisto, C. Bussoletti and L. Celleno (2013): 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): Skin Pharmacol Physiol.;20(4):195-8.

              ³ C. Bussoletti, F. Mastropietro, M. V. Tolaini, L. Celleno (2010): Journal of Applied Cosmetology. 28,4 (Oct. 2010), 153-162.

              ⁴ Fischer TW, Hipler UC, Elsner P. (2007): Int J Dermatol.;46(1):27-35.

              ⁵ Brandner JM, Behne MJ, Huesing B, Moll I. (2006): 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): Int J Cosmet Sci.; 41(2):164-182.

              ⁷ Fischer TW, Bergmann A, Kruse N, Kleszczynski K, Skobowiat C, Slominski AT, Paus R. (2021): Br J Dermatol.;184(1):96-110.

              DescriptionDescription: 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.

              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 effectiveness

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              • pH-friendly formula against itching

              • Alpecin Caffeine Complex strengthens hair roots and prevents hereditary hair loss

              • Moisturising & soothing for sensitive and dry scalp

              • Apply daily

              • Leave on for 2 minutes

              • Use continuously

              • Rear view of a man scratching his head with both hands, symbolising the various causes of an itchy scalp.

                Itchy scalp – What’s behind it

                Why a shampoo for sensitive or dry scalp is often the right choice for an itchy scalp.

              • A red arrow pierces through an area of hexagons, representing the skin barrier. The graphic illustrates the transepidermal water loss due to the disrupted lipid film in dry scalp.

                Disrupted skin barrier

                An itchy scalp is often caused by sensitive or dry skin. When the skin barrier is disrupted, it becomes more permeable, leading to unpleasant itching.

              • Image shows a man's shoulder in a blue suit, covered with many small white flakes that have fallen from his hair.

                Additional symptoms

              • A light blue bottle of Alpecin Hybrid Sensitive Shampoo stands on a grey surface to support the claim that a mild, moisturising shampoo can help with itchiness due to a dry scalp.

                Reduce scalp itching

              • 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

              • Further studies & research results

              Efficacy of a Cosmetic Caffeine Shampoo in Androgenetic Alopecia management. II Note.
              Follicular penetration of topically applied caffeine via a shampoo formulation.
              Use of a caffeine shampoo for the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia.
              Effect of caffeine and testosterone on the proliferation of human hair follicles in vitro.
              Caffeine improves barrier function in male skin.
              Transepidermal UV radiation of scalp skin ex vivo induces hair follicle damage that is alleviated by the topical treatment with caffeine.
              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.

              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.

              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 moisturising and soothing the scalp. It helps reduce scalp itching and, thanks to its Caffeine complex, strengthens the hair roots and prevents hereditary hair loss.

              Many people don’t realise 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 moisturising cleansing is recommended. Alpecin Hybrid Sensitive Caffeine Shampoo is particularly suitable, thanks to its gentle formulation. It moisturises 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.

              Dry dandruff is caused by a dry scalp. These small, fine flakes appear when the scalp produces insufficient sebum, disrupting its natural balance. This leads to a dry, flaky scalp, often accompanied by itching.

              For a dry scalp, gentle and moisturising cleansing is recommended. Alpecin Hybrid Sensitive Caffeine Shampoo is particularly effective due to its gentle formulation. It moisturises the scalp and supports its regeneration.

              The two shampoos were developed for different conditions of the scalp. Especially when deciding , it is advisable to take a closer look. What many people do not know is that not all dandruff is the same. In order to make the right choice when it comes to cleansing your hair and scalp, you must differentiate between "oily dandruff" and "dandruff caused by a dry scalp".

              Alpecin Double Effect Caffeine Shampoo was developed for oily dandruff. These somewhat larger, plaque-like dandruff flakes are the result of a greasy scalp. In the first step, Alpecin Double-Effect Caffeine Shampoo loosens the crusted cells of the horny layer and thoroughly frees the scalp of dandruff. The effective anti-dandruff agents salicylic acid and piroctone olamine prevent the formation of new dandruff. In the second step, the Caffeine complex penetrates all the way into the hair roots. This prevents hereditary hair loss.

              Alpecin Hybrid Sensitive Caffeine Shampoo is particularly suitable for a dry scalp that tends towards "dry dandruff". These small, fine dandruff flakes are often accompanied by an itchy scalp. The gentle shampoo formula of the Hybrid Sensitive Caffeine Shampoo moisturises the dry, weakened scalp and encourages regeneration. This prevents dry dandruff and an annoying itchy scalp. At the same time, the Caffeine complex prevents hereditary hair loss.

              To the general FAQs

              In addition to itching, a sensitive or dry scalp may also experience:

              • Tightness
              • Redness
              • Small white flakes (dry dandruff)
              • A mild shampoo supports scalp regeneration
              • Nourishing ingredients, such as allantoin and panthenol, provide moisture and soothe the skin
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