Hair and scalp care – Hair loss

Hair loss or hair fall can be found in the list of problems faced by many people, both women and men. It may have a number of causes; both external and internal of body and if remains untreated, can have serious consequences, from both physical and mental point of view. Behind this problem the medical reason could be a factor, such as thyroid deficiencies.

There are many causes that cause hair loss, including: seborrhea, which involves excessive fat formation on the scalp, infectious disease, in which the body temperature rises above 39 degrees, some strong emotional shocks, scalp diseases (pelade, mycosis, deep folliculitis, lupus erythematosus, lichen plan), errors in hair care such as frequent washing with alkaline soaps, frequent dyeing, etc. Excessive use of towel or hair dryer, tying or keeping pony weakens hair and promotes hair loss. Also, long hair more often prone to suffer from stress in roots, in this case areas of thinning hair can be observed clearly. Too much use of shampoo, conditioner, hair styling products weaken the hair roots.

Hair loss is normal as long as their number is between 50-100, the problem occurs when this number exceeds. If hair loss is not caused by genetic factors, then, the compliance with of simple rules such as a balanced diet based on eating foods rich in iron and zinc, carefully choosing products for cleaning, caring and styling is sufficient to regenerate hair growth. It is also beneficial to protect the hair from the exposure to extreme temperature conditions.

Amla (Emblica officinalis) is a shrub whose fruit is rich in vitamin C and has a powerful antioxidant effect. In Ayurvedic medicine, Amla is used for therapeutic purposes. In cosmetics fresh or dried fruit is used. Stress and excessive pollution inevitably leads to hair fall weakening of hair follicles.

For hair and scalp, Amla is provides nourishing and conditioner effects, strengthening hair follicles, stimulating the hair root, thus contributing to its growth, confers volume and proper strength. It also prevents some infections of the scalp and controls premature graying of hair. Amla confers the hair shine, revitalizes dull or damaged hair and prevents splitting ends, leaving hair silky and easy to comb. Regular use of Amla based products, reduces further hair loss, strengthen roots, reducing dandruff or remove them if already present.

For hair and scalp health, specialists of STAR INTERNATIONAL MED have created Ayurmed brand (a brand of STAR INTERNATIONAL MED) natural cosmetics of Ayurvedic herbal extracts AMLA HAIR CLEANSER, ALOE ANTIDANDRUFF HAIR CLEANSER and HEENA.