How to choose hair care products?
Healthy Hair
Hair is the crowning glory for men and the sense of confidence that they feel with well-groomed hair can never be compared to any other beauty features.
But when it comes to hair care, most of us are clueless about the fact that how to maintain healthy hair. One of the primary reasons behind it is that we get most of our hair care information from magazines or television advertisements. But most of these tips and tricks are not always true and hence, we can’t blindly depend on them.
Considering this dilemma, here are some top tips regarding maintaining healthy hair:
To help prevent hair loss, you should first know the reasons behind its loss. It has been found that hormonal and hereditary factors are behind most cases of hair loss, while stress is also one of the reasons for it. Before you can treat your hair loss problem, you should first know if you are using the right hair products or not because sometimes hair care products that have chemical ingredients can cause a lot of damage to your hair, ultimately leading to hair thinning or related issues.
Food for Healthy Hair
Healthy hair begins from the inside out. So whether you are losing your virgin hair or have healthy hair, food is what matters the most.
Visit a dietician and ask them to create a diet plan for you. Do not forget to include essential nutrients like vitamins, proteins and minerals in your diet. Make sure you are drinking at least 10 glasses of water every day.
Warm Water Rinse
Did you know that hot water can destroy the protein structure of your hair? The temperature of your tap water should be between 105 to 120 degrees F in order to promote new hair growth and maintain healthy hair. A warm water rinse helps hair retain its natural moisture without stripping it away. You can also use a biotin shampoo once a week and follow it with a warm water rinse, in order to stimulate new hair growth.
Ingredients to Avoid in Hair Care Products
When it comes to choosing a hair care product, one of the most important things to consider is what you are putting onto your hair. With a large number of products on the market, here are some ingredients you should avoid.
Today, men are becoming even more conscious about their looks and how they want to look. The haircare market has seen an explosion of products specially designed for men, however many of these products contain ingredients that may be harmful to the health.
Here is a detailed list of ingredients you should avoid while choosing a hair care product:
Parabens: These are endocrine disruptors and have long-term adverse effects on hormones in the body. They may increase the risk of breast cancer in men and hormone-sensitive cancers like prostate and uterus cancer in women.
Alcohol and Silicones: These ingredients cause skin irritation and also promote hair fall.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine: It is a mild irritant that can cause allergic reactions. Prevents absorption of other ingredients.
Fragrance/Perfume: These are synthetic substances used to enhance the smell of the product and mask any other ingredient smell. Fragrances and perfumes can trigger allergies or asthma, depending on the person.
Formaldehyde: Formaldehyde is known to cause severe damage to the skin and hair as well. When applied on the scalp, it not only harms the follicles of your hair but also damages your skin as well. This is why, when a product has formaldehyde in it, it is better to buy another one that does not have this ingredient. Formaldehyde is mostly found in products that contain quaternium-15, DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, Diazolidinyl urea, and Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate.
It goes without saying that you should be cautious and avoid these aforesaid chemicals while choosing a hair care product as they may harm your skin and hair. There are many other ingredients that you should avoid in your shampoo and conditioners because they have been known to cause harm to health and to prevent this from happening, it is recommended that you find a product that has no harmful ingredients in it.
Natural Ingredients to Look for in Hair Care Products
It is estimated that 85% of men will experience hair loss by the time they turn 50. However, there are ways to tackle hair loss that are natural and safe. The secret lies in picking the right hair care products.
'Natural is better than synthetic' is a pretty common belief, this statement holds true for every aspect of our lives be it food or health products.
The ingredients present in a shampoo- these are the natural ingredients that help hair growth– onion oil, bhringraj oil, brahmi oil, tea tree oil, jojoba oil, redensyl, saw palmetto, procapil, biotin, aloe vera and argan oil.
Onions are rich in sulfur, which is a major component of our body's hair. Some shampoos have onion oil in them which helps to improve your hair, as it grows stronger and thicker.
Bhringraj oil has been used in Ayurveda for centuries, but now it has become the latest buzz among hair-care experts. It helps to reduce dandruff and other scalp problems. You can use the oil both externally and internally to maintain your healthy scalp.
If you stumble upon a shampoo with these ingredients and read about them on the bottle, you can be sure that they are having some benefits to your hair and scalp.
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The new range of products includes all the natural ingredients, free from chemicals that help in nourishing the scalp and prevent dryness.
Take Away
Maintaining healthy hair is essential for both men and women. For men, hair is a big part of their appearance and a healthy one can do wonders for their self-confidence. In short, hair plays a major part in the male grooming ritual.
But one should always keep in mind that hair care is a life-long process and not a one-time thing. So you need to choose your hair care products wisely in order to get optimum benefits out of them.
