In autumn and winter very often dry skin becomes our problem. Variable temperatures, wind and being in heated rooms promotes excessive drying. We try to moisturize it more often, we replace light "summer cosmetics" with denser ones, which leave a protective layer on the skin and maintain its proper hydration. Autumn and winter are also not the best time for our scalp, which unfortunately we often forget. Warm and dry indoor air, wind and cold outside as well as more frequent use of hair dryers and wearing headgear makes it become excessively dry, irritated, itchy and begin to peel.
Today about how to properly care for the scalp.
Shampoo not only for hair
If your problem is dry scalp, you must pay special attention to choosing the right shampoo. It is best if, especially in autumn and winter, you decide on specialized moisturizing shampoos, which you can buy at the pharmacy, or natural shampoos available in numerous already organic cosmetics stores. They do not contain harmful or irritating chemicals to the scalp. You should avoid cosmetics, in the composition of which you will find Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) are substances that you will also find in various types of detergents. They make the shampoo foam very well and they are also responsible for dryness of the scalp, disruption of sebaceous glands, irritation, allergies and persistent itching. They change the pH of the skin from acidic to alkaline, which causes it to lose its natural protection, become rough and begin to peel. So let's change the shampoo into a specialized moisturizing cosmetic. You can also check the composition of children's shampoos, some of them are free of harmful surfactants SLS and SLES. It is good to choose shampoos that contain emollients, they will certainly not foam and intensively smell, but instead they will create a protective film on the scalp and hair that will protect them from the harmful effects of external factors.
Peeling
The scalp, like the rest of our body, should be thoroughly cleaned. Peeling is a treatment that will help us to get rid of dead skin, cosmetics residues and horny-sebaceous plugs that clog the hair follicles and prevent nutrients and the right amount of oxygen from getting into the hair bulbs. Contaminants on the scalp are responsible for the formation of pimples, irritation, stale feeling, itching and hair loss. If you want to prevent this, you should do the peeling 1-2 times a week. Thanks to it, the scalp will be properly cleaned, oxygenated and nourished, if you combine it with a gentle massage, you will also improve its microcirculation, thereby stimulating hair growth and regulating the sebaceous glands, improving the condition of your skin. You can easily do such a peeling at home, just add a teaspoon of brown sugar to a portion of shampoo and gently massage into the scalp. Instead of shampoo, you can also use a conditioner and enrich the scrub with a little honey, which will further moisturize and nourish the scalp. Peeling with the addition of ground coffee beans or oatmeal also has a nice effect.
Hair masks
A well-chosen mask is a very important element of scalp care. You can find a wide selection of such masks in drugstores and pharmacies. When choosing them, remember to include in their composition the least chemical substances and as many natural ingredients as possible: aloe pulp, algae, avocado, shea butter or macadamia oil, which will moisturize and nourish the scalp and hair. You can easily prepare such a mask yourself at home. Rubbing coconut oil on the scalp is very good, you can also do a gentle scalp massage at the same time. Then, just wrap your head with a towel for about 30 minutes and then wash it with a mild shampoo. You can also prepare a moisturizing mask with ripe avocado, a teaspoon of honey and two teaspoons of olive oil. Massage the pulp formed in this way into the scalp and leave for half an hour. Dry and irritated skin also works very well with an avocado and banana mask that moisturizes, soothes and nourishes it perfectly. Instead of a banana, you can use eggs and honey to strengthen thin and brittle hair. An excellent way to moisturize dry scalp is also to apply a thick jelly prepared from linseed or chia seeds.
Rub into the scalp
Rub products are nothing but nutrients with a liquid consistency. Massage thoroughly into the scalp they bring excellent results, moisturizing and nourishing the scalp, while strengthening the hair roots. The condition of obtaining the expected effects is, however, their regular use, you should rub them into the scalp every day for 3-4 weeks, then you should take a short 7-10 day break and return to treatment. Remember to choose those that do not contain alcohol in their composition, which could further irritate dry scalp. You can prepare an apple seed from the aloe juice diluted in water, an infusion of linseed or fenugreek.
Proper diet
The scalp, like our entire body, needs proper nutrition, so for comprehensive care it is necessary to provide it with the right nutrients through a well-balanced diet and proper hydration. Adequate hydration will provide us with unsaturated Omega-3 fatty acids contained in fatty sea fish, nuts, spinach, linseed oil and pumpkin seeds. Also very important are products rich in B vitamins, e.g. eggs, poultry, whole grains, pears, potatoes, beets, carrots and green leafy vegetables, vitamin C e.g. currants, blueberries, citrus, kale, parsley or cabbage pickled, vitamin E e.g. butter, eggs, sunflower seeds. The scalp, in addition to vitamins, needs micronutrients, the most important for its proper functioning are copper, zinc and iron, to supply them, you need to enrich your diet with cocoa, lentils, millet, oatmeal, nuts, green peas and green beans. Also, don't forget about proper hydration, you should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. You can also help your scalp by reducing your intake of sugar, salt and various types of stimulants.
Specialist help
Tired of harmful external factors and improperly nurtured scalp leads to weakening of the hair and excessive hair loss. In this case, home methods may not bring the expected results, so to strengthen their performance, you should use the professional help of aesthetic medicine doctor. Ay REVIVE CLINIC I recommend you performing scalp mesotherapy. The treatment consists of superficial scalp injection with a specially adjusted cocktail of vitamins, minerals and growth factors. As a result, the condition of your skin will improve significantly, and your hair will become healthier, stronger and, what is very important, their loss will also be stopped. Injection of the scalp with platelet rich plasma containing natural growth factors also brings excellent results. Thanks to it, the hair follicles are stimulated, and new stronger and denser hair appear on the patient's head. Remember, however, that this procedure should be repeated several times. You also need to be patient, because you will notice the first effects only a few months after starting therapy.
Remember to have healthy and shiny hair, you must first of all take care of the scalp. Think of her especially now in autumn and winter, when she needs special care.