Salicylic acid is a type of medicine known as a keratolytic- it works by breaking down keratin- a protein that forms part of the skin structure. This results in the shedding of skin cells from the affected area. This preparation also contains coconut oil which helps to softening the skin. Capasal shampoo is used to treat scaly- itchy skin conditions affecting the scalp- such as psoriasis- seborrhoeic dermatitis or dandruff.
Benefits & Features
- contains three active ingredients, coal tar, coconut oil and salicylic acid.
- Relieves itching.
- Absorbed into the skin cells and is thought to inhibit DNA replication in these cells.
- Reduces thickening and scaling of the skin.
- Contains Coconut Oil which helps to softening the skin. Capasal shampoo is used to treat scaly, itchy skin conditions affecting the scalp, such as psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis or dandruff.