Alpecin Caffeine Shampoo C1
Questions and answers
In principle, the longer you leave the Alpecin Caffeine Shampoo C1 on the scalp, the more intensive the effect of the caffeine. However, this may increase the risk of scalp redness, especially for sensitive scalps. Therefore, you should pay close attention to how your scalp reacts when you leave the product on longer. Normally, 2 to 5 minutes should be enough to strengthen the hair roots.
Leaving the product on for a longer period of time also boosts caffeine absorption in the scalp. A study by a German university clinic has shown that absorption of the active ingredient increases for a period of up to 30 minutes when the product is left on the scalp. After that, penetration via the skin surrounding the follicles has increased to such an extent that additional caffeine availability is ensured for up to about eight hours. If you leave the product on your scalp for longer than 2 minutes, you should check your scalp type and scalp condition. Depending on your scalp's sensitivity, leaving the product on for excessively long can result in temporary redness.
For one hair wash, the quantity of caffeine absorbed by the body is about one-fifth of a cup of coffee or 50 ml of Coca-Cola. This is completely safe, even for people who react sensitively to caffeine.