Alopel Hair Loss Foam

Alopel Hair Loss Foam from Spain's Catalysis is a leave-on scalp foam for hair loss and thinning. Biotinoyl tripeptide and hydrogenated castor oil, with rosemary, sage, chamomile, arnica and lemon peel extracts, help reduce oxidative stress in the follicles and support stronger, healthier hair.

What it does

• Supports the follicles to help reduce hair loss
• Strengthens hair and reduces breakage
• Nourishes and revitalises the scalp
• Light foam that absorbs quickly and doesn't weigh hair down

Key ingredients

• Biotinoyl tripeptide – a peptide that supports hair anchoring and strength
• Hydrogenated castor oil – conditions the scalp
• Rosemary and sage leaf extracts – traditional scalp-care botanicals
• Chamomile, arnica and lemon peel extracts – soothing and antioxidant botanicals

Who it's for

Men and women with hair fall or early thinning. If hair loss is sudden, patchy or heavy, see a dermatologist to find the cause.

Where it fits in your routine

Apply to the affected areas of a slightly damp scalp once or twice a day and massage for about 30 seconds until absorbed. Don't wash your hair for at least 3 hours afterwards.

Good to know

• 30 ml
• Made in Spain by Catalysis S.L., Madrid; imported by Kshipra Health Solutions LLP, Mumbai
• Shelf life: 24 months from manufacture
• For external use. Avoid contact with eyes.

• Hydrogenated Castor Oil
• Biotinoyl Tripeptide
• Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
• Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
• Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract
• Arnica Montana Flower Extract
• Citrus Lemon Peel Extract

FAQs

Q1. What is Biotinoyl Tripeptide in Alopel Hair Loss Foam and how is it different from Minoxidil?
A1. Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 is a synthetic signal peptide designed to anchor the hair follicle's extracellular matrix protein Laminin-5 — the structural protein that literally anchors the follicle bulb to surrounding dermal tissue. As androgenetic alopecia progresses, follicle anchorage weakens and the growth phase (anagen) shortens progressively. Biotinoyl Tripeptide reinforces this anchorage, helping to maintain anagen duration and prevent the gradual miniaturisation that drives pattern hair loss. Unlike Minoxidil, which works through vasodilation (widening blood vessels around the follicle), Biotinoyl Tripeptide operates at the follicle's structural attachment level — making the two mechanisms genuinely complementary if used together.

Q2. What is the evidence for Rosemary Extract in Alopel Hair Loss Foam?
A2. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract (Rosemary) is one of the most-studied botanical actives for hair loss. A 2015 randomised controlled trial published in SKINmed Journal compared 2% rosemary oil against 2% Minoxidil over 6 months in androgenetic alopecia — both groups showed comparable hair count increases, but the rosemary group reported significantly less scalp itching and side effects. Rosemary's active compounds — ursolic acid and rosmarinic acid — improve scalp microcirculation and have anti-inflammatory effects that extend anagen phase duration. The foam delivery format in Alopel enables even scalp distribution with better absorption than oil-based applications.

Q3. What does Sage Extract (Salvia Officinalis) contribute to Alopel Hair Loss Foam?
A3. Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract contains ursolic acid and salvianolic acids with documented 5-alpha reductase inhibitory activity — the same enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT (dihydrotestosterone), the primary androgen responsible for follicle miniaturisation in androgenetic alopecia. By partially inhibiting this conversion locally at the scalp, Sage addresses the hormonal root cause of pattern hair loss at the scalp tissue level, complementing Rosemary's vascular mechanism and Biotinoyl Tripeptide's structural mechanism. This multi-mechanism approach in Alopel is why it provides broader hair loss support than single-active products.

Q4. Can women with postpartum or stress-related hair loss use Alopel Hair Loss Foam?
A4. Alopel is suitable for both men and women experiencing hair thinning or hair fall, including telogen effluvium triggered by postpartum hormonal shifts, stress, nutritional deficiency, or illness. The botanical actives (Rosemary, Sage, Chamomile, Arnica, Citrus) work across multiple hair health mechanisms — circulation, inflammation, follicle strengthening, and scalp health — rather than exclusively targeting androgenetic alopecia pathways. There is no photosensitisation risk, and the foam formula is safe for colour-treated, chemically processed, or straightened hair.

Q5. How should Alopel Hair Loss Foam be applied correctly?
A5. Apply Alopel directly to the scalp (not the hair shafts) on dry or towel-dried hair. Part the hair in sections to expose the scalp, dispense the foam onto fingertips, and massage gently into the scalp for 60–90 seconds to improve local absorption and stimulate microcirculation. Do not rinse. Use daily or as directed for a minimum of 8–12 weeks for initial results — hair cycle changes require consistent sustained application to produce visible outcomes. Photographs at the start and at weeks 8, 12, and 16 are the most reliable way to track progress, as daily observation makes incremental improvements difficult to notice.

Country of Origin: Spain
Mfg/Marketer details: Catalysis S.L., Cl. De La Macarena, 14, 28016 Madrid, Spain
Importer details: Kshipra Health Solutions LLP, 24 Pragati Industrial Estate, N. M. Joshi Marg, Mumbai - 400011, India
Shelf Life: 24 months from manufacturing date
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
Safety Information: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children.