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 hair loss and reduces scalp itching
- pH skin-friendly formula
- Alpecin Caffeine Complex
- Against itching
$16.20 RRP
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
Moisturising & soothing for sensitive and dry scalp
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.
- 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
Apply consistently with every wash
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
FAQ: Answers to your questions
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.
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