Salicylic acid, or BHA, helps remove build-up and cleanse the scalp when hair has lost its fresh, radiant feel. Niacinamide and caffeine complement scalp care, helping hair look fuller and shinier. The formula contains no sulfates or silicones; the shampoo suits daily use, including on coloured hair.
Salicylic acid, or BHA, helps remove build-up from the scalp, while niacinamide and caffeine complement scalp care. This combination is designed for mature hair when you want a cleaner feel, shine and a fuller appearance, starting with thorough cleansing.
Dull-looking hair and build-up on the scalp are reasons to begin with thorough cleansing. NIOXIN Age Defense is a shampoo for mature hair with BHA, niacinamide and caffeine. It helps remove impurities from the hair and scalp, creating the foundation for a fuller, shinier appearance.
The shampoo is the first Age Defense step, preparing scalp and hair for moisturising conditioner and serum. The dermatologically tested formula contains no sulfates or silicones and suits coloured hair. Daily use supports a consistent sequence of cleansing and subsequent care.
Shampoo for mature hair: key benefits
- Cleanses the scalp and hair of impurities and accumulated build-up.
- BHA, or salicylic acid, helps remove build-up from the scalp.
- Contains niacinamide and caffeine.
- Formula without sulfates or silicones.
- Suitable for coloured hair and daily use.
Who is this product for?
Suitable for cleansing mature hair and scalp when you want to remove build-up, address dullness and maintain fuller-looking hair. The shampoo can be used daily, including on coloured hair.
Key ingredients and their roles
- BHA, or salicylic acid: complements scalp cleansing to remove build-up.
- Niacinamide: a form of vitamin B3 for scalp care.
- Caffeine: forms part of the conditioning ingredient combination.
Additional properties
The sulfate- and silicone-free formula is dermatologically tested. The rinse-out shampoo is the first step in Age Defense care.
How to use
- Wet: apply shampoo to wet hair and scalp.
- Lather: massage gently into the scalp and hair until it lathers.
- Rinse: rinse the shampoo out thoroughly with water.
- Continue care: apply Age Defense conditioner, rinse it out, then add Age Defense serum if following the complete routine.
- Frequency: the shampoo also suits daily use.
Which NIOXIN products complement this routine?
- Age Defense conditioner: moisturises the scalp and lengths after washing.
- Age Defense serum: daily leave-in scalp care after cleansing and conditioning.
Product specifications
- Brand: NIOXIN
- Range: Age Defense
- Product type: cleansing shampoo
- Volume: 240 ml
- Product code: 99350191637
- EAN / GTIN: 4068359143645
Product story
Age Defense shampoo starts mature hair care by cleansing the scalp and hair. The range focuses on fullness, shine and age-related changes in hair appearance. The shampoo's first task is to help remove everyday impurities and build-up from the hair and scalp.
The formula combines niacinamide, caffeine and BHA, or salicylic acid. Cleansing prepares for subsequent moisturising and scalp care steps. The shampoo is also designed for coloured hair, allowing care to adapt to mature hair's needs.
Made without sulfates or silicones, the product is suitable for daily use. After rinsing, follow with conditioner and leave-in serum. Cleansing becomes part of a coordinated routine aimed at fuller, shinier-looking hair.
Frequently asked questions
Can Age Defense shampoo be used daily?
Yes, it is suitable for daily use.
Is the shampoo suitable for coloured hair?
Yes, it is also suitable for coloured hair.
What is the BHA in this shampoo?
The BHA, or beta hydroxy acid, used in this formula is salicylic acid, which complements scalp cleansing.
Ingredients (INCI)
Ingredients may change. Check the ingredient list on the packaging before use.
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Parfum/Fragrance, Malic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Niacinamide, Oleic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Cocoate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Caffeine, Polyquaternium-10. Mentha Piperita Oil. Menthol. Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil. Citric Acid.
- Volume
- 151-400ml
- Properties
- Anti-aging
For shine - Hair type/condition
- For colored and bleached hair
For mature hair - Ingredients
- Salicylic acid
Silicone-free
Sulfate-free (SLS-SLES)
Vitamines - Usage
- Hair care
About Nioxin
Nioxin is a professional hair and scalp care brand specialising in fine and thinning hair. Eva Graham founded the brand in 1987, and its first products were introduced through salons. Her personal experience of hair loss inspired an approach that places scalp care at the centre of the routine.
Nioxin takes inspiration from skincare, combining thorough cleansing with targeted scalp care. Its range also includes conditioning products, protection against breakage and treatments for fuller-looking hair.
What is Nioxin known for?
Nioxin is known for three-step care systems containing a shampoo, conditioner and leave-in scalp and hair treatment. The systems are selected according to hair type and the degree of thinning, making it easier to build a coordinated routine.
Selected formulas contain niacinamide, caffeine, biotin and peppermint oil. Ingredients and application methods vary between products. Check each product’s description and ingredient list, particularly when adding a new treatment to an existing care system.
Nioxin products
Three-step care systems
System Kit 1 is designed for natural, untreated hair with light thinning, while System Kit 2 is intended for the same hair type with more advanced thinning. System Kit 3 is designed for colour-treated, dry or damaged hair with light thinning. System Kit 4 addresses these hair types with more advanced thinning.
The systems’ shampoos provide cleansing, followed by hair conditioners. A leave-in treatment completes the routine. When choosing a kit or individual products, check the system number and intended hair type.
Additional care and volume
Nioxin also offers serums and treatments for fuller-looking hair. Diaboost is designed to enhance the appearance of hair thickness and protect against breakage. Root Lifting Spray helps lift hair at the roots and create volume.
For more intensive care, the range includes hair masks. Nioxin Anti-Breakage Mask is formulated to strengthen hair and help reduce breakage. Choose additional products according to whether your priority is caring for the lengths, looking after the scalp or adding volume during styling.
Who are Nioxin products for?
Nioxin is suited to women and men seeking a structured routine for fine or thinning hair. The range includes options for natural, colour-treated, dry and damaged hair. Products can be selected for home use or with guidance from a salon professional.
Start with a system suited to your hair type and add supplementary products as needed. Care products and volumising styling products serve different purposes, so choose according to your desired cosmetic result and follow each product’s directions.
Grade Comments (0)