Who This Is For
The BioScalp DHTI Control Shampoo is designed for anyone experiencing early to moderate signs of hormonal or hereditary hair thinning and wanting to incorporate a targeted daily treatment into their routine. It is particularly suited to:
- Hair that has become noticeably finer, weaker, or less dense over time
- A widening part, a thinning crown, or a hairline that has begun to recede gradually
- Increased daily hair fall - more strands than usual in the shower, on the pillow, or in the brush
- Those with a family history of pattern hair loss who want to take a preventative approach
- Anyone who has experienced thinning linked to hormonal changes, stress, or post-partum hair fall
- Those seeking a daily-use treatment shampoo that is SLS-free and gentle on sensitive scalps
Why Most Shampoos Cannot Address Hair Thinning
Standard shampoos, even those marketed for thinning hair, are primarily designed to cleanse. They may include biotin, keratin, or volumising agents to improve the look and feel of thinning hair, but they do not address the hormonal process driving it.
Reversing or slowing DHT-related thinning requires an active ingredient that can interact with the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme at the scalp level, the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone into DHT, and that can support the structural environment of the follicle. Without this, a "thinning hair" shampoo is largely addressing the appearance of the problem rather than the cause.
Capixyl™, the core active in this shampoo, is formulated specifically to do both: inhibit the enzymatic driver of DHT production, and stimulate the proteins that structurally anchor the hair bulb. This is what makes the DHTI Control Shampoo a treatment product rather than simply a cosmetic one.
How It Works
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Capixyl™ (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 + Red Clover/Trifolium pratense Extract): The hero active in this formula. Capixyl™ is a patented biomimetic peptide complex developed for scalp and follicle care. Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 stimulates the production of key extracellular matrix proteins, including collagen IV and laminin-5, that form the structural anchoring around the hair bulb, helping to keep hair more firmly rooted and reducing the fragility that leads to increased shedding. Red Clover Extract, rich in biochanin A, helps inhibit 5-alpha-reductase at the scalp surface, targeting the enzyme that drives the DHT conversion responsible for follicle miniaturisation. Together, these two components address thinning from the hormonal and structural sides simultaneously.
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Salicylic Acid: Provides gentle scalp exfoliation to keep follicle openings clear of excess sebum and dead skin, ensuring Capixyl™ can reach the scalp surface without obstruction during the wash, and that the follicle environment is not congested between washes.
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Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis leaf extract): Soothes and hydrates the scalp during the treatment wash, calming any sensitivity or tightness and ensuring the shampoo is comfortable enough for daily use even on reactive scalps.
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Pro-Vitamin B5 (Panthenol): Conditions and strengthens the hair shaft alongside the scalp treatment, leaving hair softer, more manageable, and less prone to breakage at the lengths, which contributes to the perception of improved density.
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Dextran: A skin-conditioning polysaccharide that supports hydration and helps the formula feel smooth and nourishing on both scalp and hair during use.
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Gentle coconut-derived surfactants: A mild, SLS-free cleansing base that removes oil and product buildup effectively without stripping the scalp, preserving the natural moisture barrier that a healthy follicle environment depends on.
Key Ingredients
- Capixyl™ (Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3 + Red Clover Extract): patented DHT-inhibiting peptide complex, follicle anchoring support
- Salicylic Acid: scalp exfoliation, follicle clarity
- Aloe Vera: soothing scalp hydration
- Pro-Vitamin B5 (Panthenol): conditioning, hair strength
- Dextran: skin conditioning and hydration support
- Coconut-derived surfactants: gentle, effective cleansing
Free from SLS, SLES, and parabens. Suitable for daily use on all scalp types, including sensitive, reactive, and colour-treated hair.
The BioScalp Routine
The DHTI Control Shampoo delivers its best results as Step 2 in the complete BioScalp 3-step system. The shampoo is a two-minute contact window, and the steps before and after it determine how much of that time is actually spent working on a clear, receptive scalp.
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Step 1 - Scalp Cleanser: Lifts away the layer of excess sebum, dead skin, and product residue that accumulates at the scalp between washes. By clearing this barrier before shampooing, Capixyl™ can reach the follicle surface without obstruction, working on a primed scalp rather than through buildup.
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Step 2 - DHTI Control Shampoo (this product): Delivers Capixyl™ to the scalp to target DHT production and support follicle anchoring, while gently cleansing and conditioning the scalp and hair.
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Step 3 - Advanced Scalp Tonic: Applied as a daily leave-in after washing, the Tonic extends the treatment window from two minutes to the rest of the day, delivering Capixyl™, Ginseng, Biotin, amino acids, and Niacinamide to the follicle environment continuously between washes.
Want all three steps together? The BioScalp DHTI Control Kit includes the Cleanser, this shampoo, and the Advanced Scalp Tonic, everything needed for the complete routine, at a saving.
For best results, aim to complete the bottle within 30 days of opening and use consistently as part of your daily wash routine.
How to Use
- For best results, begin with the BioScalp Scalp Cleanser on a wet scalp. Massage in and rinse thoroughly.
- Apply the DHTI Control Shampoo directly to the scalp and work through the lengths.
- Massage gently in circular motions - a silicone scalp brush improves product distribution and scalp contact without abrasion.
- Leave briefly to allow Capixyl™ to work, then rinse thoroughly.
- Follow with conditioner on the lengths if needed.
- Finish with the BioScalp Advanced Scalp Tonic applied to a towel-dried scalp. Do not rinse.
Who May Need a Different Product
The DHTI Control Shampoo is specifically formulated for hormonal and hereditary hair thinning driven by DHT. If your primary concern is:
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Dandruff, persistent flaking, or an itchy, oily scalp: The BioScalp Dandruff Control Shampoo featuring Piroctone Olamine is designed for that concern.
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Dry, fatigued, or dull hair with no significant thinning: The BioScalp Energizing Shampoo may be the more appropriate choice.
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Sudden, rapid, or patchy hair loss: This is a cosmetic product and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional or trichologist promptly.
Results may vary depending on scalp type, hair condition and consistency of use. This product is cosmetic and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure medical scalp conditions. If you experience severe itching, redness, scaling, irritation or sudden hair loss, seek advice from a healthcare professional.