What’s In Your Shampoo? Hair Health, And Hair Loss Prevention Using Natural Products

We buy and buy our hair care products and think we do the right things for the hair health. Through promotion and marketing we are led to believe that some of the products available today are things we would not be able to do without. But is that really true? To find the answer you must first look at the structure of the hair. Beneath the skin are hair follicles, sebaceous glands and blood vessels. Hair itself is made up of proteins. Brushing your hair causes the sebaceous gland to produce sebum. This oily substance wears and protects the hair from the elements. It also stimulates blood vessels to provide the nutrients your hair needs. Brushing your hair or massaging the scalp is beneficial for hair health. For commercial products, many shampoos and conditioners contain harsh chemicals and synthetic products. In shampoos, that means it can cleanse your hair and remove its essential oils. Now you need to set it in order to restore the oil. It can damage the scalp and hair. The same is true of laundry detergent. They are loaded with fillers and a little real soap so they can sell you extra cleaners. It is a money-making strategy that they will continue to do. Now if you are like most people, you have read the labels but have no idea what the ingredients really are and what their function is. Here are the layman's terms: 1) Distereate with propylene glycol or glycol based on petroleum (crude oil). They are very cheap which is why they are so widely used in the cosmetics industry. 2) Isopropyl alcohol is one of the cheapest solvent. 3) Propylparaben or Methylparen are effective preservatives. The human body usually does not understand what is being done, it understands living things. 4) Cetearyl alcohol is an emulsifier and can be natural or synthetic. Synthetic is often used because it is cheaper and easier to produce. These petrochemicals are absorbed into the skin, and then down into the organs and tissues. Many believe that long-term exposure to these toxins could cause permanent damage anywhere in the body, yet, governments have sided with the big industry so as not to require them to disclose what these products contain or what they really are. Instead we have beautiful words that you can spell, not to mention understand. The solution? It's not as hard as you think. It’s as close as your health food store or your fridge. Here are some tips: 1) Buy natural liquid soap at a health food store. Also buy some essential oils such as lavender (for all hair types), rosemary, clary sage, cedar wood, birch and peppermint (for hair loss) bergamot, rosewood, eucalyptus etc. Also buy natural oils such as olive, jojoba, or avocado. . Here's what to do; in a clean spray bottle, pour about ½ a cup of distilled or spring water. Add 1 cup of liquid soap. Then take 2 tsp of your vegetable oil and add 10 to 20 drops of your chosen essential oil. It can be one or more blended oils. Shake slightly. Then you have it. It's that easy! (Essential oils always need to be in vegetable oil because of their concentration). You should not need a cream rinse after that because the oil will be replaced. 2) If you need a deeper condition, try soaking your hair in mayonnaise or warm olive oil. Brush firmly and cover with a bath cap and allow the hair to rest for about 20 minutes, then wash. You can also take 2 egg yolks and whisk until foam, then add warm water. Pour over hair and leave for 2 minutes and wash thoroughly. 3) It is a good idea to do a final wash on your hair with an acidic substance such as cider vinegar, lemon juice, beer or milk. Add any of these ingredients to your hair bath to restore the alkaline / acid balance of your hair and skin, and remove any residue you may have left in your hair. There are many good natural recipes for healthy hair but these are just a few things to get you started properly. Try different essential oils and vegetables to get your favorite flavor. Naturally, your body understands, so here is a great hair day