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Provillus Hair Regrowth for Men and Women

ths-admin — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:40:05 +0000

Provillus Hair Loss Treatment for Men and Women. Discover why more men and women are turning to PROVILLUS to PREVENT HAIR LOSS and REGROW HAIR with the only FDA APPROVED ingredient on the market. For more information visit:Provillus Site Rated NO.1 Hair Loss Treatment on the Market! Anti-Hair Loss Shampoos A shampoo specifically designed to increase the health of existing hair and to reduce the rate of hair loss in both men and women is an easy-to-try option. Several sources are available to investigate specific shampoos, research studies which can be accessed to determine the effectiveness of many of these products. Good professional sources include dermatologists and licensed cosmeticians who see hair loss conditions frequently and have had the opportunity to observe the efficacy of a variety of shampoos. An Internet “Google” search will provide hundreds of products, complete with testimony and small research studies although it is easy to get confused when investigating amongst the hundreds of shampoos available. With some background knowledge of what has shown to be effective in larger, previous studies, however, you can make more intelligent choices about the shampoos you choose for experimentation. And that is the great thing about shampoos – they are relatively inexpensive in this maze of hair loss/regrowth methods, so you can try lots of them without breaking your budget! 1. Surfactants: People feel good when their shampoos lather up nicely. Lather, however, is just for psychological effect. Somehow we believe that the more lather a shampoo produces, the cleaner [...]

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Hair Conditioners Aware

ths-admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:34:17 +0000

Using Hair Conditioners On Thinning Hair • Conditioners efficiently restore moisture that has been removed through washing. • They contain many of the same ingredients that are found in shampoos, but in different concentrations. • They effectively flatten the cuticle on the hair shaft and de-tangle the hair, which: • makes brushing easier. • creates smoother texture. • improves overall manageability. • reduces static electricity by • adding positively-charged ions on the hair shafts. • neutralizing the negative electric charges on the shaft that are generated following brushing. • They are particularly useful for dry or damaged hair. • Overuse of conditioners can result in a flattened, limp or oily appearance. • Apply only to the hair and not the scalp. • The cationic polymers found in conditioners are attracted to the damaged cuticle in the hair shaft, which results in the protection and repair of these areas by filling in the defects. Damage to the hair shaft can be caused by: • overdrying • vigorous towel-drying • washing long hair too frequently (e.g., more than once per day) • excessive combing and brushing • chemical treatments (e.g., permanent waving, bleaching, dyeing, straightening) • over-exposure to sun and chlorine. Anyone using heat generating devices or chemical-based products for hair curling or straightening should be encouraged to carry out a regular conditioning regimen. Applications that provide lubrication can somewhat reduce the damage and brittle texture that is associated with some of the chemicals that are used. http://www.nioxinhairproducts.net

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Thinning Hair Shampoo

ths-admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:48:47 +0000

What Ingredients Your Hair Loss Shampoo Must Have And Must Not Have Hair loss (thinning hair) shampoo is one of the most common treatment to prevent your hair from falling off. Most remedies that people know are external. It means people use treatment products that are directly applied on the hair. We could not say that all hair loss treatment shampoos are absolutely effective. This is simply because some actually do not work as they promise to the consumers. The main factor why some do not achieve its positive result is the ingredient used in this kind of shampoo. So, what ingredient your hair loss shampoo must not have? What should you look for when you need to buy a shampoo intended for preventing hair loss? There is this element that manufacturers used in most shampoos. It is commonly called surfactants which was coined from the words “surface active agents”. You may wonder what it actually does as an agent. Well, it is responsible for the lather that you get from your shampoo. Now, people love it when their shampoo foams up effectively. However, others are misled that a good lather will actually give a preventive result for hair loss. Anti hair loss shampoo that contains surfactants will not help your falling hair problem at all. Surfactants are known to be harsh. The most common surfactant is the SLS or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. If you see this in your shampoo, you have to discontinue using it because SLS actually destroys [...]

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Nizoral Hair Loss

ths-admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:29:48 +0000

Nizoral shampoo has a main active ingredient is a drug called ketoconazole and is one of the best-proven weapons in the fight against fungal infections of the scalp, such as dandruff. Nizoral shampoo usually contains 1% or 2% ketoconazole, but in some countries,you may find that the 2% strong Nizoral shampoo requires a doctor’s prescription. Using Nizoral twice a week will usually keep your dandruff at bay. It is not necessary to shampoo your hair with Nizoral daily because its main active substance, ketoconazole, binds to the protein of your hair and for several days keeps on attacking and killing the fungus that causes your dandruff and infections. One of the less well documented properties of Nizoral shampoo is its ability to fight baldness. In one small study, 2% ketoconazole was shown to be as effective as 2% minoxidil solution in promoting hair growth. It is assumed that ketoconazole works as an anti-androgen, reducing the dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels in the scalp. It should be noted that sufficient clinical evidence does not exist to confirm such assumptions. F you are already using minoxidil then it may be of interest to know that a proportion of hair loss patients are experiencing itchiness and inflammations of their scalp caused by diverse minoxidil solutions and are relying on the Nizoral shampoo to help them fight these negative side effects, usually with very good rates of success. This enables them to continue with their hair loss treatment, avoiding scalp inflammations. Consumer reviews of the Nizoral [...]

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Shampooing Hints

ths-admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:10 +0000

Shampooing Shampooing regularly is the first step in maintaining healthy hair and scalp. Sebum lubricates and protects our hair, but particles of dirt become embedded in this natural oil. Shampooing too frequently can cause extensive sebum removal, which results in dull looking, static-prone hair that is difficult to comb. Shampoos contain: • surfactants – hydrophobic ingredients, those attracted to oil, and hydrophilic ingredients, those attracted to water,allow shampoo to bind to and emulsify dirt, sebum and styling products in the hair, and then remove them when rinsing. • silicones – responsible for lubricating the hair, allowing for easier brushing and a smoother look and feel to the hair when dried. • cationic polymers – provide unique wet-conditioning and delivery benefits – allow many consumers to forego a separate conditioner if their hair is already in good condition. • preservatives, perfumes, and sometimes dyes and anti-dandruff ingredients. • Added ingredients such as vitamins B and E, jojoba and aloe vera claim to strengthen hair, but there is no scientific validation. An endless array of formulations are available, and selecting an appropriate product can be confusing. A good place to start is to determine suitability by hair type, e.g., normal or dry. Shampoo types: • products designed for chemically treated or damaged hair. • mild infant formulations that do not irritate the eyes and exclude perfumes • those with added medical ingredients • conditioning shampoos that contain hydrolyzed proteins designed to penetrate the hair shaft • professional-grade cationic acidic shampoos that neutralize [...]

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Can (SLS) Sodium Lauryl Sulfate cause Mouth Ulcers?

ths-admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:43:30 +0000

SLS Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Contribution to Mouth Ulcers While my initial interest was in hair thinning and the relationship with SLS (Sodium lauryl sulfate) in shampoo, as I investigated discussions on using SLS in products I came across other scientific papers. I found an old study which was investigating the effect of SLS in patients who had re-occurring mouth ulcers. I’ll put the link in at the end. While the study paper gets overly technical on the use of an effective denaturant Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) in its role as an asynthetic detergent commonly used in toothpaste, I can reduce it to the basics here. It was noticed that a proportion of dental patients reported re-occurring mouth ulcers [recurrent aphthous ulcers (RAU)]. These developments of painful, recurring solitary or multiple necrotizing ulcerations are problematic and have a difficult solution. They took 10 volunteer patients aged between 13-35, 8 men and 2 women who suffered from this multiple minor RAU and screened as otherwise healthy individuals. The participants were instructed not to change diet, lifestyle, or smoking habits (three smokers) during the trial. In order to record the number of ulcers seen during the study period all involved were given pictures of RAU and written information on recognising the signs of ulcers to allow them to record the number of ulcers in a diary. These were examined at least every 2nd week along with a visual inspection of their oral mucosa by the clinical examiner. Before the start of the study [...]

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Hair Care Products Using Silk or Satin

ths-admin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:56:46 +0000

Hair Products Using Silk or Satin Hair care products that have been strengthened with silk or satin are starting to become popular with women across the age range because they can assist in the repair of damaged hair while at the same time improving its appearance. These hair care products that include the addition of silk or satin tend to be a little more expensive than their counterparts, but fans say they are frequently well deserving the added cost. Hair is about 80% proteins, but many people do not include enough diet variety to get all the amino acids necessary to maintain these hair proteins in peak condition. Coloring, perming, or chemically straightening your hair will also consume amino acids, and so cause further damage to already fragile hair follicles. The hair care products including silk or satin are based on several years of scientific research which show that they may help improve the condition of your hair by reinforcing these necessary amino acids and so help protect hair from further damage. Users of these products claim that they see an improvement in shine, body and texture, plus smoother hair without a weighty buildup of product. They can be are an excellent choice for women who use a flat iron to style their hair, since the proteins in these hair care products are often heat activated. The pleasant smell of these reinforced hair care products is due to fortification with various botanicals, and often Vitamin E and Vitamin B to [...]

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Using Shampoo

ths-admin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:10:40 +0000

Choosing a Shampoo for Your Hair Shampoo is a product that is designed to clean the hair and nourish the scalp. By using a combination of shampoo designed for your scalp and conditioner formulated for your hair, you can establish a balanced and healthy head of hair. When you are buying shampoo, your scalp type is the most important factor, as some products are designed specifically with dry scalps in mind, while other shampoos focus on oily scalps or dandruff. Avoid buying shampoo which is packaged with conditioner, because the two products have different functions. If you use a lot of products in your hair which tend to build up over time, you should consider buying shampoo to clarify your hair. Clarifying shampoo should be used approximately once a month, because the higher acid content that strips out leftover hair products can also leave your hair dry and brittle. Dry hair will lead to split ends and broken hairs, and is something you want to avoid. If your hair and scalp are healthy and normal, use a mild shampoo designed for healthy hair. Buying shampoo formulated for your already healthy hair and scalp will maintain a healthy balance in your hair, keeping it soft, shiny, and full of volume. This type of shampoo will also keep your scalp clean, moisturized, and healthy. If you have dry hair and a dry scalp, a common combination, you will probably find yourself buying shampoo designed to moisturize your dry scalp and following with [...]

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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate – what is it?

ths-admin — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:40:36 +0000

What is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate? [ad#Ad-plus-sense] When manufacturers mix sulfuric acid, monododecyl ester, and sodium salt together, they can, surprisingly, come up with an everyday product that is used by much of the general human population. Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), is a chemical compound used as a detergent in many beauty, household, and industrial products. In a pure state, sodium lauryl sulfate is known to emit toxic fumes in the presence of excessive heat because of thermal decomposition. But when mixed into diluted concentrations, they can be bottled and sold as your favorite brand name skin care product or cologne. Its role in these products is usually that of a foaming or a dispersal agent. For example, toothpaste or bubble baths that foam when used contain sodium lauryl sulfate, as well as products that need its components dispersed homogeneously, such as fragrance oils in body spray. However, the use of sodium lauryl sulfate has been a subject of lot of controversy. It has arguably been called one of the most dangerous ingredients in products today. Household essentials like cosmetic cleansers, bath gels, shampoos, and dishwashing detergents contain up to fifteen percent sodium lauryl sulfate. Also adapted for industrial applications, sodium lauryl sulfate is present in higher concentrations when used in floor scrubbing and degreasing solutions, due to the compound’s corrosive and grease-fighting properties. One thing about sodium lauryl sulfate that had a lot of animal rights activists protesting is its use in clinical testing. The chemical is employed as a [...]

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Thinning Hair | Hair Dyes | Hair Relaxers

ths-admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:38:13 +0000

Using Hair Dye and Hair Relaxers. [ad#Ad-plus-sense]Hair dye is used to color your hair. Hair relaxers are used to make your hair straight. Both hair dye and hair relaxers can hurt your skin, hair, and eyes, especially if you are not careful. Hair dyes • There are different types of hair dyes used in salons and sold in stores. For example, some are permanent and cannot be washed out with shampoo. Others wash out after a number of shampoos. The number of shampoos varies, depending on the product. Check the label to see about how long you can expect these colors to last. Other kinds of dye: • Progressive hair dyes change the color of your hair gradually. They make hair a little darker each time you use them. • Henna is made from a plant and colors hair red or reddish brown. No matter what kind of hair dye you use, follow directions carefully. Pay attention to all “Caution” or “Warning” statements. What problems can hair dyes cause? Some of the problems people have had from using hair dyes are: • Itchy or raw skin • Hair loss • Swelling in the face • Redness • Trouble breathing • Burning How can I use hair dye safely? • Follow the directions in the package. Pay attention to all “Caution” and “Warning” statements. • Do a patch test before using dye on your hair. Here’s how: Rub a tiny bit of the dye on the inside of your elbow or [...]

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