Maxima Professional | 40 Oxi Creme (1000ml)

Maxima Oxicreme 40 Volume, Vitalfarco Maxima Oxicreme 1000ml, and Oxi Creme Oxidizing Emulsion 40 Vol, 150ml are professional-grade oxidizing emulsions (developers) used in hair colouring and lightening. These products are also often simply called a 40 volume developer or 40 vol.

Purpose & Function

A 40 volume developer is a hydrogen peroxide-based oxidising emulsion (≈ 12 % H₂O₂) that activates hair colour and bleach powders so they can lighten your natural hair pigment. It enables intense colour lift — up to around 4–5 levels — and is typically used when you want a much lighter result or to lift dark hair significantly before applying colour.

Key Features

• Creamy, stable formula: easy to mix consistently with bleach or hair colour and better control during application.

• Enriched with conditioning agents (like panthenol): helps protect the hair fibre and scalp while promoting shine and colour durability.

• Strong lifting power: most powerful common developer strength used in salons for dramatic lightening.

Usage Notes

• A 40 volume developer is mixed with bleach powder or hair colour to achieve lift and deposit colour.

• It’s generally used by professionals because the high peroxide content can be harsh on hair and scalp if misused.

• Many stylists avoid using it directly on the scalp due to risk of irritation or burns, especially on sensitive skin.

When it’s used

• Bleaching hair to a much lighter shade.

• High-lift colouring where significant pigment removal is needed.

• Salon colour corrections or dramatic changes.