Happy Healthy Hair:

   All shampoos, conditioners, and stylers nourish and feed the hair with the essential ingredients. All these products are more efficient if they are manufactured using natural or organic substances. According to the dictionary Natural means “based on the state of things in nature” or “growing spontaneously, without being planted or tended by human hand”. And organic is a characteristic of, pertaining to, or derived from living organisms. Thus it is always recommended for humans to use organic products.

   Most people are more concerned about protecting and caring for their hair and scalp for which the best products always recommended is organic hair care. Other products are found scrambling hormone signals leading to disturbing health effects, including cancer, sterility and developmental problems.

   Most organic shampoos are detergent-free but still effective enough. Organic products have a unique ability to naturally extract impurities like dirt and oil followed by a few washes to fully feel the effect. Everyone irrespective of the type (normal, straight or wavy) and volume (thick or thin) likes to have a pure hair wash which does an incredibly beautiful, simple pure and effective job of cleaning the hair without any chemical detergents, foam boosters, protein thickeners and coating agents, emulsifiers, preservatives or fragrance making the hair look clean, full, soft and shiny.

Recommended for a Happy Healthy Hair:

   For people more concerned about their hair the below listed ten chemicals should be available in their hair products.

1. Panthenol

- This is the precursor to pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) which is manufactured from a component found in honey, d-pantolactone. It improves the moisture-retention capacity of the skin and stimulates skin regeneration. Dry skin stays supple and elastic for longer. It also has an anti-inflammatory and anti-itching effect for hair which makes hair easier to comb, reduces hair splitting, improves the condition of damaged hair, thickens the hair and provides sheen.

2. Fruit Acids

— This is a combination of a group of acids naturally occurring in fruits and herbs, used in cosmetics for thousands of years to clear and smooth the complexion. They work by loosening the "glue" that holds the outer layer of cells to the surface of the skin, thereby cheering exfoliation and more prompt turnover of skin cells. Few natural sources for fruit acids include bilberry herb, black currant, grapefruit, tomato, wine and grapes (glycolic, malic, pyruvic, benzylic, citric, tartaric and lactic acids).

3. Algae Extract

— It is a blend of three varieties of red algae—Chondrus crispus (Irish moss), Euchema and Gigartina. Because it is high in iodine and amino acids, the algae extract is very nourishing and soothing to the skin. Also used as a thickener and stabilizer in cosmetic preparations.

4. Rosemary Oil

— Is an essential oil beneficial to both the hair and the skin for its antioxidant, toning and purifying properties. It stimulates the hair follicles to grow and encourage circulation to the scalp helping in hair growth. Primarily used in hair rinses in combination with sage which soothes and conditions the scalp and helps remove buildup and prevents shedding.

5. Rosewood and Rosewater

— Rosewood is an essential oil often used for its pleasant, woody-floral fragrance. This is a mild analgesic and cellular stimulant. Rosewater is a hydrosol or floral water which is a byproduct of the distillation of fresh rose petals, is a natural hydrator and antiirritant. It is an excellent soothing agent for dry and sensitive skin.

6. Blue Green Algae

— Developed with 50% to 70% utilizable protein, blue green algae is an excellent food, used for thousands of years for its mild taste and easily assimilated nutrients. A good source of enzymes, minerals, trace minerals and antioxidants, its amino acid profile is virtually identical to that of humans, which makes it more readily absorbed by the skin. Important ingredient in hair care products for its protein content which helps to revitalize and condition dull, lifeless and damaged hair.

7. Bilberry Fruit

— This astringent and tonic is extracted from the berries which has capillary strength. Being a source of natural fruit acids its being used in facial masks and lotions to encourage exfoliation and cheer a more rapid turnover of skin cells. Bilberry fruit when consumed improves night vision and prevents macular degeneration.

8. Biotin

— Is a part of Vitamin B group very commonly known as vitamin H, biotin is part of the B vitamin group. It is the vital cause for tissue growth and for the proper working of the oil glands. A deficiency in biotin can lead to seborrheic dermatitis, dry skin, formation of dandruff and outer layer in the scalp. It is necessary for the maintenance of a normal fat metabolism, hair growth and scalp health.

9. Avocado Oil

— It is a healthy source of A, D and E vitamins, sterols and amino acids. Used in hair and scalp oil preparations by the herbalists traditionally and in the treatment of chronic dry skin conditions. It is very nourishing and smoothing and well absorbed by the skin and scalp.

10. Amino Acids

— Being the building blocks that makes up proteins (proteins are involved in every major process in the body and are necessary to every living cell ) amino acids are essential for a health. Among the 28 amino acids 80% of it is manufactured by the body. The remaining 20% must be obtained from diet. Amino acids support proteins in the skin and is used in certain combinations, they help regulate oil production in the skin and scalp.

 

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