July 29th, 2010 by Scalper
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Each person has around 100,000 hairs on their head. The hair is made up of three layers. The cuticle is the outer protective layer.
One sign of health, is shiny hair. When the cuticle lays flat it reflects light and shines. If the cuticle is laying flat it is protecting the hair from the environment. In damaged hair, the scales separate and the hair may be dry. The inner layers won’t be protected as well and hair may break and look dull.
Hair and scalp need oil to be healthy. Straight hair tends to look shinier than curly hair because oil covers it better. Long hair can look especially dry and damaged. Because long hair goes through so much, it needs to be taken well care of in order to continue looking its best.
How you take care of hair depends on the type of hair that you have. Straight fine hair will have different needs than dry curly hair. All hair needs to be treated gently. When hair is wet is should not be stretched because it can cause breakage and cuticle damage. Heated styling tools and chemical products are some of the main things that causes damage to hair. Using natural products is a better way to keep hair looking great. There are many natural ingredients that can restore moisture and balance back into the hair.
July 26th, 2010 by Scalper
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Scalp itchy is an all too common problem. It can be caused by a number of scalp conditions. Treating itchy scalp involves getting rid of the root cause and creating a proper oil balance on the scalp. So first of all it is important to find out what is calling the itchy scalp. The following is a list of the most common causes and some of their symptoms.
Dandruff- Flaking and itching from this bothersome condition is often the diagnosis.
Dry Scalp- The simple lack of oil may be causing the scalp to itch.
Contact Dermatitis- The chemicals ingredients in the many hair product we use can cause an irritation on the scalp and lead to contact dermatitis.
Seborrheic Dermatitis- This is an itchy condition with yellowish greasy scales on the scalp. They may spread to the ears and nose as well.
Scalp Psoriasis- Psoriasis is usually white or silvery in color. The scales can be thick and may occur in various spots on the scalp. If psoriasis is on the scalp it will often be found on other parts of the body as well.
Scalp Acne- Acne on the scalp is similar to that on the face, but it is more difficult to treat because of the hair. Some cases are mild while others can be quite severe.
Head Lice- While this is more common in children, it is possible for anyone to suffer from head lice. To tell if lice are present look for nits, tiny eggs, attached to the hair follicle about one inch from the scalp.
July 24th, 2010 by Scalper
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There is a reason people are talking a lot about argan oil these days. It is a great natural ingredient that can leave the scalp healthy and improve the look and feel of hair, especially curly hair. Argan oil comes from a tree native to Morocco. It is rich in essential fatty acids, Omega 6 and Vitamin E.
Argan oil is natural, non-greasy, and alcohol free. It absorbs into hair quickly and does not leave an oily residue. Curly and frizzy hair treated with this amazing oil will be more manageable and less frizzy and beautiful shinny. It is regenative and nourishing to dry or damaged hair. It also adds a protective coating against the environment, sun and heated styling tools. Argan oil is conditioning and reduces split ends and hair breakage. It smoothes out the hair cutile which leaves hair silky and healthy looking.
Argan oil is good for any hair type. But if you have hair that is coarse or unruly it can make a real change. Treating your hair with argan oil will make it feel and look better. It works to smooth and deep condition with non of the oily residue that many products leave. It is a much better choice to rejuvenate hair than chemical ingredients.
July 21st, 2010 by Scalper
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You may think of dandruff as a minor problem. At times however, it can be severe. Anyone can be affected by dandruff, young or old, man or woman.
The mild symptoms of dandruff are itching and flaking. The more severe form of dandruff is often called seborrheic dermatitis, or seborrheic eczema. This condition consists of large greasy scales on the scalp. They tend to be itchy and flaky and are often yellowish in color. They may even spread to other areas such as the scalp, ears, and eyebrows.
Dandruff can be caused by a few things, but many experts think it mainly comes from an excess of fungus on the scalp. The fungus is ok in small amounts, but in large amounts it will cause dandruff. It is more common in dry winter weather and can also be causes by stress and hormonal changes. It is a chronic condition and can be hard to remedy.
An excess of oil allows the fungus to multiply. In order to solve the problem oil must be removed. But it is important not to remove too much oil. A healthy scalp needs the proper amount of oil. Natural products like zinc pca and jojoba oil are good are removing fungus while still leaving enough oil for the scalp to be healthy.
June 29th, 2010 by Scalper
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If you suffer from greasy hair or oily hair then you are at the right place. First of all let us explain that having an over abundance of oil on the scalp can be the result of other problems and it can also be the cause of numerous problems. This makes getting rid of oily hair very difficult for most shampoo manufacturers.
What Causes Oily Hair or Greasy Hair
When the sebum gland is emitting excess amounts of sebum or oil it is typically because of these two reasons:
1) Puberty Causes Oily Hair
2) Oily Hair is caused by a defense mechanism that the hair follicle uses to prevent harm from bacteria, fungus and hormones such as dht hormone.
The second is by far the most important since puberty passes with age. However, the scalp is always being exposed to bacteria, fungus and hormones. When any of these get a grip and actually get inside the hair follicle a sebum is emitted to protect the hair follicle. This often becomes a chicken and egg “thing”.
For example dht (the hormone that causes hair loss) forces the scalp to emit more oils. This is bead because the enzyme that causes testosterone to switch over to dht feeds off the scalp oils. This causes a nasty cycle and makes hair loss much worse and speeds up the process. Breaking the chain means removing the dht with a deep cleanse and also preventing the sebum gland from producing too much sebum. The most amazing ingredient for this is ZINC PCA.
This special form of zinc breaks the pattern, the nasty cycle that allows scalp conditions to get worse much faster. It is also the best way to clear nasty scalp conditions that are associated with excess scalp oils or grease such as scalp acne, scalp pimples, scalp hair loss, seborrheic dermatitis, seborrhea, scalp sores and many similar scalp conditions.
June 1st, 2010 by Scalper
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Itchy Scalp Hair Loss
Itchy scalp is a frustrating condition. When you add hair loss with the itchy scalp to the mix it becomes very worrying. There are a number of things that may cause hair to fall out. Some hair loss that is combined with an itchy scalp may not be permanent. It will often grow back once the scalp problem is cured, but it is important to take action quickly. Some of the itchy scalp hair loss conditions that may also cause hair loss are folliculitis, ringworm, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis. Read on to learn more about itchy scalp hair loss and how to control the the actual cause of the itchy scalp to prevent hair loss and many times relieve inflammation that is causing the hair loss for amazing hair results.
Folliculitis is a condition in which the hair follicle becomes infected causing pimples and even boils to appear. Severe folliculitis can cause scarring and hair loss.
Ringworm can sometimes be found on the scalp. It is due to a fungal infection on the scalp. The symptoms of ringworm are itchy red patches and hair loss. Skin may also peel or form scales and is usually very itchy. If this condition is not treated it can spread and get worse. Ringworm is also highly contagious.
Psoriasis is a fairly common condition. Unlike ringworm, it is not contagious. Some symptoms are red lesions with powdery white scales. Psoriasis can be found on many parts of the body, but it often affects the scalp. It causes extreme itching and can also cause temporary bald patches.
Seborrheic Dermatitis Hair Loss
Seborrheic dermatitis hair loss is another scalp condition that is very itchy and may cause hair to fall out. It is generally attributed to an excess of a yeast called Malassezia. With this condition the scalp becomes inflamed and flaky. The flakes may stick together and form mounds of greasy scales. This can cause hair loss in spots around the scalp.
Many people try to use chemicals to treat these troublesome conditions. Chemical ingredients, however often exhasperate the problem by making the scalp too dry. There are natural ingredients that work much better to normalize and balance the scalp. The scalp needs oil but not too much. A scalp that is too dry or too oily will be prone to scalp problems. Some of the best natural scalp ingredients are tea tree oil, lavender oil, and zinc pca. Zinc pca is a good anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. It can deep clean the hair follicle and regulate the sebum production on the scalp. Tea tree oil can help to fight infection and create a proper pH balance on the scalp and lavender has been shown to stimulate hair growth.
Dandruff Hair Loss
Dandruff hair loss is typically cause by a malasezzia furfur overgrowth on the scalp. The inflammation that is a result of the overgrowth is what causes the hair loss. To get rid of the hair loss caused by dandruff and the itching you have to address the malasezzia overgrowth itself. Learn more by clicking on the link above.
May 4th, 2010 by Scalper
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Head Acne – Scalp Pimples
Head Acne is very different from other types of acne that are found on the body or face even chest pimples. To start with the many different products on the market are not effective against scalp acne. This is because scalp pimples are typically started down inside the hair follicle where there is impacted sebum. This impacted sebum is inside the hair follicle and keeps the bacteria under the impacted or hardened sebum.
Therefore when you products like clearsil or even proactive you simply dry our the skin and the very top part of the hair follicle but the real problem lies under the hardened sebum. This is why scalp bumps or scalp acne can get very difficult to deal with. There are several scalp shampoos on the market but most of these do not deal with the impacted sebum and the final result is a really dry scalp and that is just the opposite of what you are trying to do.
How Does Zincplex Work So Well On Acne?
Zincplex handles it in two different ways and both are mandatory. First of the herbal complex is designed to remove the scalp plug or hardened sebum that is in and in the hair follicle. This is vital because the scalp plug is what is holding in the bacteria down inside the hair follicle.
Secondly, Zincplex got its name because it has a very special form of zinc called zinc pca. This form of zinc is very anti bacterial and also helps to moisturize the scalp. This kills the bacteria that causes head acne or scalp pimples while also moisturizing. However, the third and final thing that zinc pca does it that keeps the sebum gland from making too much scalp oil. This is vital since this is how the acne problem began in the first place. Once again is does not cause a dry scalp but instead regulates the amount of oil that produced by the sebum gland to prevent oily scalp and eventually sebum plugs. See results fast!
April 5th, 2010 by Scalper
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Dead Sea Mud and Scalp Psoriasis
Does dead sea shampoo for scalp psoriasis! Does it work? Many people that suffer scalp psoriasis get amazing relief from dead sea products incluidng dead sea mud and dead sea shampoo that contains the black mud. It also helps with people that are suffering from eczema.
How Does Dead Sea Shampoo Work For Scalp Psoriasis?
First of all you need to think about the name of the sea that it comes from. It is the dead sea. Nothing lives in this sea. This is because the mineral content is so high that everything basically dies. This is important since many people believe that scalp psoriasis and eczema are fungal based problems. Using dead sea poducts you essentially kill the fungus that is causing the psoriasis or eczema.
There is more to it than just the anti fungal aspect. Dead sea mud is known to detoxify the skin and underneath the skin and this is vital since others believe that psoriasis is an overaload of toxins in the system. Dead sea mud is amazing for pulling these extremely harmful toxins from the skin and the scalp. The result is symptom free skin and a symptom free scalp.
If you choose to use a dead sea shampoo make sure that you get one that has at least a 3% dead sea mud content and make sure that the mud that is used is black mud. And finally watch out for dead sea shampoos that strip the scalp of vital moisture barriers as this is one of the main problems of people with psoriasis and eczema, there moisture barrier has been compromised!
Scalp Health makes a dead sea shampoo that uses 5% purified black dead sea mud! And equally important we make sure that the shampoo is designed to rebuild the moisture layer on the scalp (the defense layer) and not break it down like many other shampoos on the market. It is also very scalp friendly with never, not one allergic reaction reported!
See The Mud Shampoo Here
January 8th, 2010 by Scalper
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Scalp Conditions- Eczema
Many people are familiar with eczema. It can show upon any part of the body. One area where it often occurs is the scalp. The scalp is more susceptible to many skin conditions, including eczema, because of the amount of oil that is normally present on the scalp. It is considered one of the more long term scalp problems.
Scalp eczema is also known as seborrheic eczema. It tends to appear on greasy or oily areas of the body, like the scalp. Other common areas for eczema are the t-zone of the face. The eyebrows and corners of the mouth also sometimes get eczema which ends up with white flakes in the eyebrows and also flakes in the ears .
Characteristics of eczema are flaking and scaling on the scalp. The scales caused by eczema tend to be white or yellowish in color. The skin that is below the scales is often inflamed and red. Usually it occurs in patches on the scalp, but at times it may spread over the whole scalp. It is usually very itchy. It is not advisable to scratch, but many people find the temptation impossible to avoid. Scratching of course can cause the area to become infected.
Scalp eczema is a chronic condition, but it can be treated. You should stay away from products that have chemical ingredients that may only make the problem worse. Instead look for products with natural ingredients that work to balance the oil on the scalp. Jojoba oil and emu oil are good natural ingredients that moisturize the hair and scalp. Sage and thyme work to detoxify the scalp. Zinc is an ingredient that balances the scalp and regulates the sebum gland.
December 20th, 2009 by Scalper
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What to Do About Smelly Scalp
You may think that only a dirty scalp or hair would smell, but that is not true and smelly scalp is one of many different prominent scalp problems. Quite a few people actually suffer from a smelly scalp. This is both frustrating and embarrassing for the sufferer.
The smell is not caused by uncleanliness, but rather a buildup of bacteria. If the scalp has an abundance of oil bacteria can build up around the hair follicle causing an odor to appear. It is normal to have some bacteria on the scalp, but a healthy balanced scalp can fight the bacteria off and prevent a smelly scalp. Once the bacteria has a firm hold and is attached to the hair follicle it is hard to get rid of. When hair is washed the smell may subside temporarily, but will return in a few hours.
Frequent hair shampooing with perfumed shampoos may mask the smell, but they do not get to the root of the problem. It the shampoo contains harsh chemicals it might actually exasperate the condition. There are ingredients that can remove smelly scalp for good. The scalp needs to be cleaned and detoxified. Herbs such as burdock, ivy and thyme will work to clean the scalp thoroughly. Zinc is an ingredient that will also deep clean the hair follicle and it will regulate the amount of oil on the scalp as well. When the scalp has the correct oil balance, it will be healthy and able to fight off bacteria and fungus keeping smelly scalp and scalp odor at bay.
