Shungite+Arginine Mask-Activator for hair, 180 ml

Šungiit+Arginiin hair growth activator mask is a scalp-focused treatment combining two well-known ingredients in the world of trichology — shungite mineral complex and the amino acid L-arginine. It is designed for those who notice thinning, slow-growing or weakened hair and are looking for an intensive in-shower product that works on the roots rather than only on the lengths.

How the key ingredients work. Shungite is a rare carbon-rich rock from Karelia, traditionally valued in Northern European folk practice for water purification and skin applications. In cosmetics it is used as a finely milled mineral powder rich in fullerene-like carbon structures, silicates and trace minerals. On the scalp it acts as a gentle adsorbent, helping to bind excess sebum, styling residue and impurities around the follicle opening — a cleaner follicle environment is one of the basic conditions for a healthy growth phase.

L-arginine is a semi-essential amino acid and a precursor of nitric oxide (NO). Nitric oxide is a natural signalling molecule that helps small blood vessels relax, which in turn improves microcirculation in the scalp. Better blood flow means hair follicles receive more oxygen, amino acids and micronutrients — the raw materials keratin is built from. Arginine itself is also one of the amino acids present in the keratin structure of the hair shaft, so it contributes to the strength and elasticity of new strands as they grow.

Who it suits. The mask is a sensible choice if you experience seasonal shedding, post-stress hair loss, dull and limp lengths, or a heavy, quickly-oiling scalp. It also fits people who use frequent heat styling or hard water and want to reset the scalp once or twice a week. The texture is meant to be massaged into the roots and left for several minutes so that the active ingredients have time to interact with the skin before rinsing.

• Shungite mineral complex — purifies the follicle zone and helps balance an oily scalp.
• L-arginine — promotes microcirculation and supplies a building-block amino acid for the hair shaft.
• Mask format, 180 ml — concentrated leave-on-then-rinse treatment, used 1–2 times per week instead of a regular conditioner.

A short note of caution: cosmetic activators of this type work cumulatively and require consistent use over 2–3 months to show a visible difference in density and texture. Hair loss can have many internal causes — hormonal shifts, iron or vitamin D deficiency, thyroid imbalance — and a topical product cannot replace medical assessment when shedding is sudden or severe. Avoid contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly, and do a patch test if your scalp is sensitive or reactive.