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.
Alpecin
pH Sensitive Caffeine Shampoo S1The mild caffeine shampoo
- pH skin-friendly formula
- Gentle on the scalp
- With panthenol and allantoin
Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-3 Distearate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Caffeine, Panthenol, Laureth-2, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Allantoin, Polyquaternium-10, Zinc PCA, Niacinamide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum.
Description: pH-sensitive caffeine shampoo: Gently cleanses
Alpecin pH Sensitive Caffeine Shampoo gently cleanses sensitive scalp and hair. The active ingredient combination of allantoin and panthenol prevents itching and inflammation while providing moisture. At the same time, the barrier function of the scalp is maintained.
Alpecin Caffeine Complex: Prevents hereditary hair loss
Mild active ingredient combination: Ideal for a sensitive scalp
Amino acid surfactants: Cleanse especially gently
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.
- 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.
Application: This is the only way to achieve the best result
Apply daily
Leave on for 2 minutes
Use continuously
Scientifically proven effectiveness
Itchy scalp – What’s behind it
Why a shampoo for sensitive or dry scalp is often the right choice for an itchy 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.
Additional symptoms
In addition to itching, a sensitive or dry scalp may also experience:
- Tightness
- Redness
- Small white flakes (dry dandruff)
Reduce scalp itching
- A mild shampoo supports scalp regeneration
- Nourishing ingredients, such as allantoin and panthenol, provide moisture and soothe the skin
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