From Alpecin Research: Innovative active ingredients
Our unique active ingredients and formulations are developed on-site in Bielefeld, Germany, and their effectiveness is proven in internationally conducted studies.
Expert in hereditary hair loss and grey hair
Innovative active ingredients and clinically proven effectiveness
Specifically developed for men and their needs
Caffeine has been known for over 20 years for its growth-stimulating effect on hair roots. It inhibits the breakdown of the intracellular messenger cAMP. This provides cells with more energy and stimulates cell growth.
Caffeine is thus the most researched plant-based active ingredient against hereditary hair loss.
Micro-circulation is the foundation for healthy hair growth.
In areas affected by hair loss*, this is reduced to less than 40%.
Our research focuses on solutions for the most relevant hair problems. Therefore, we constantly search for new, potent active ingredients and develop formulations exclusively engineered for men.
Dr. Erik Schulze zur Wiesche
Head of Research & Development
Double-blind, randomised, and placebo-controlled study on 154 men with hereditary hair loss. Conducted at the Centre for Cosmetic Research, Catholic University of Sacred Heart in Rome, Italy.
Alpecin was developed by the Dr. Wolff Group – a fourth-generation, family-owned company from Germany with over a century of expertise in scalp and hair research.
In 2004, Dr. Wolff introduced the world’s first Caffeine shampoo, setting a new standard in men's hair care. Today, Alpecin is trusted by millions of men in more than 60 countries.
* hereditary hair loss
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5,6-Dihydroxyindole, or 5,6-DHI for short, is a precursor of the natural hair pigment melanin. When applied, 5,6-DHI attaches directly to the hair, penetrates the hair shaft, and forms colour molecule chains with oxygen within the hair. The hair becomes darker.
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The OMR Original takes a behind-the-scenes look at Alpecin and reveals how a chance discovery in the lab, bold decisions, ambitious goals, and unconventional marketing have paved the way for Alpecin to become the leading – and often copied – manufacturer of hair loss* products.
