[Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, Extracts online] Unilever Moves Ahead with Concern Kalina Acquisition

Unilever announced that, in regard to its October announcement about its 82% acquisition of Russian beauty company Concern Kalina, Unilever has obtained the necessary regulatory clearances in Russia and Ukraine and hascompleted the acquisition of 82% of the outstanding shares of Concern Kalina. The transaction will transform Unilever’s beauty business in Russia, giving it leading positions in skin care and hair care, as well as establishing a presence in oral care. It will also strengthen and rebalance Unilever’s portfolio and competitiveness in Russia, an emerging market with considerable potential and one of Unilever’s priority countries.

The amount paid to acquire the 82% stake is approximately RUB17.4 billion, approximately RUB0.7 billion higher than the amount previously announced, reflecting a number of adjustments in respect of cash equivalent items. The enterprise value for 100% of Concern Kalina is unaffected and remains approximately RUB25.9 billion. Also, Unilever plans to cause Concern Kalina to delist the shares from the Russian Trading System (RTS) and MICEX stock exchanges in December 2011.

On or about January 10th, 2012 Unilever will offer to acquire all of the remaining Concern Kalina shares in Russia. The price per share is expected to be RUB 4,267.92, as the highest price Unilever paid to the selling shareholders, but the final amount will be determined by Russian law. Concurrently, Unilever will offer to all holders of Concern Kalina’s American Depositary Shares (ADSs) and Global Depositary Shares (GDSs) a price per ADS/GDS equal to RUB 4,267.92, without interest and less any fees, currency conversion expenses, applicable taxes and government charges. This amount will be converted to U.S. dollars on or about the date that Unilever pays for the Concern Kalina shares tendered in the Russian offer and move the total sale forward.

In addition, if after consummation of the offer, Unilever and its affiliates own shares representing more than 95% of the outstanding shares of Concern Kalina, Unilever intends to purchase any Concern Kalina shares (including those represented by ADSs/GDSs) not owned by Unilever and its affiliates at a price determined by Russian law.

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[Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, Extracts online] Avon to Split CEO, Chairman Roles

Avon Products, Inc. announced that in 2012 the company will separate the roles of chairman and CEO. The company said Andrea Jung, Avon's chairman and CEO, will be named executive chairman, and that a committee of the board of directors will work with Jung to undertake an external search for a CEO. Jung will continue to serve in her dual roles throughout the recruitment process and will work closely with the new CEO to assure a successful transition.

"I believe the time is right to separate the chairman and CEO roles, and I look forward to continuing to serve Avon as chairman as we address the company's growing scale and opportunities," said Jung, who has been Avon's CEO since 1999. "Over the past 12 years we have transformed the business from a decentralized group of local operating entities to a globally managed business in more than 100 countries with global brands and a global operating model. In the process, revenues have more than doubled, and the number of representatives has doubled as well. As we look to the future, Avon's business model remains advantaged, with both the beauty and direct selling industries growing around the world, and with our broad, geographic footprint. A new CEO will provide a fresh lens and additional operational and executive leadership."

Fred Hassan, managing director and partner, Warburg Pincus LLC, and Avon's lead independent director added, "Avon's board of directors fully supports Andrea and appreciates her commitment to continue to serve the company as executive chairman and assure a smooth and successful management transition. Separating the chairman and CEO roles as well as strengthening overall management capabilities are important steps to help the company capture its future opportunities. The board looks forward to continuing to work closely with Andrea and the new CEO to put the company back on a growth track."

Jung said that in her role as executive chairman she will work closely with the new CEO in support of the company's overall strategic direction and brand positioning. She will continue to be involved in maintaining strong relationships with Avon's key constituencies, including her role in motivating the company's millions of representatives, and her advocacy on behalf of the Avon Foundation for Women.

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What Are The Right Vitamins For Hair Growth?

Many people may not even think about vitamins for hair growth in order to combat their thinning or falling out of hair. It seems logical to believe that the remedy for this issue will come from the outside in form of a special shampoo or crème. However, hair itself is a product of the body, and its quality is related to what a person eats.

Getting the vitamins and nutrients that a person needs can be challenging in today's busy times. However, more than just hair is affected by a proper diet. Everything from muscle growth, weight management, to digestive system health is governed by what people eat and in what amounts. Many people may be able to improve their hair growth with a few commonly ingested vitamins.

Vitamin E is one of the major vitamins for hair growth that many people do not get enough of. This important nutrient is beneficial because it works on producing a better scalp. It improves the circulation of blood throughout the body, and promotes muscle growth as well as scalp tone. It is also vital in maintaining a healthy skin tone and has an antioxidant function.

This vitamin is often found in avocados, papayas, mangoes, tomatoes and broccoli. Another one of the important vitamins for hair growth is vitamin B. This vital vitamin is actually composed of a family of related vitamins, all of which have important roles to play in the body's immune system, hair and skin health, cell growth and division, as well as reduction of risk of certain cancer.

Vitamin B is best found in meat, such as turkey and tuna, as well as liver. However, it is also found in a variety of vegetables such as potatoes, bananas, lentils, beans, and molasses. This crucial vitamin also has a lot to do with the amount of energy a person has during the day and lack of it can make a person feel overall very listless and tired.

When it comes to vitamins for hair growth, it is important to not overlook the role of Vitamin A. Many people may already know that this key nutrient is involved in maintaining healthy eyesight and promoting eye health. In fact, one of the symptoms of lack of this vitamin is poor eyesight.

However, this key nutrient is also vital in promoting cell growth of the epithelial cells. This means that it is involved in maintaining a healthy skin. The scalp is part of the skin, and making a healthy scalp will promote hair growth and make for healthier hair. Vitamin A is naturally found in liver and in eggs, as well as many vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots, spinach, and kale.

Getting the right vitamins for hair growth can involve changing what a person eats. However, it is important to remember that eating healthy is important for more than one reason. Making sure that a person gets enough vitamins and nutrient can make anyone healthier.

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Hair care- thick and thin

Nowhere is the infamous saying about greener grass on the other side of the fence more often used than with hair texture, length, color and pretty much any other element in hair styling. Having grown up with very curly - almost afro hair myself in the midst of people who all had either bone straight or wavy hair I know all to well the plight of those wishing for the other hair type. I used to dream of having straight hair and cursed my own texture. Today I have no desire to change my hair texture at all - mostly because once it starts getting thinner, that problem basically makes all your others seem small and insignificant.

What I learned from this was that, if you have enough hair, then you can easily learn to love it - no matter what the hair texture or color. Modern styling techniques also give you many ways to change your hair type at least for a little while.

What exactly does it mean to have thick hair?

People sometimes mistakenly call their hair thin and it can in fact look that way from a distance. However this is usually when someone has very straight and/or very fine hair. Fine hair means that each individual hair is thin but that you have that much more of them on your head (natural blonds have this for example). Now fine hair has other problems such as sensitivity to chemicals, but overall it can be very thick too.

Thick hair basically means lots of it on the whole. You either have lots of individual hairs or each one is thick or both. People often measure the thickness of their hair by using a tape measure to determine the circumference of their ponytail. Another, far less accurate method, is to do a parting and see how much the scalp shows.

It is not about having big hair. That's another common misconception. Big hair just looks thick. This effect is achieved with lots of volume through teasing or with natural curls or perms. I for example have big hair even if it's is quite thin and yet people still sometimes say it's thick. There is a big difference between lots of volume and lots of hair.

Nobody with thick hair really wants thin

With thick hair you have so many more styling options. Basically there's pretty much no hairstyle that a stylist won't be able to do, provided the length is right. Hell you can even get it thinned if you want by using thinning shears. This is not so the other way round. Thin hair needs a certain cut - a really good cut as well. Your options are far fewer. Unless you go for something like extensions, you have to stick to certain layered hairstyles. Big hair styles are pretty much reserved for people with a certain hair thickness too.

On top of this, our hair tends to thin out as we age anyway and this is also true for women though not nearly as much as for men. This is why thicker hair tends to make people look younger.

Hassled with untangling your thick hair? Deal with it!

I know from my time when I had thick curly hair, how much I cursed having to untangle it. Of course, at the time, I blamed it on the texture and not on the thickness. I somehow thought that straight hair would never tangle. Well I just didn't know better. But if someone had given me the choice to go thinner and therefore have far less hassle untangling, then I'd have NEVER taken it.

To somebody with thin hair, the complaints from people with thick hair about dealing with knots and tangles are just silly. Seriously, thin haired people would love to be able to complain about such things. And hey, if you just cannot handle it, then it's easy to have it thinned out or just cut shorter.

It's nice to have the choice!

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Hair Transplant

Let's face it, not all hair transplant procedure would come out the way we hoped them for, especially if the surgeon is not qualified and experienced enough to perform it. Likewise, like any procedure, hair transplant surgery also has its own set of probable side effects. If you happen to encounter or experience this unfortunate result here are some signs that will help you determine that your results are short of what you paid for.

Most of the time bad hair transplant results from the incompetency of the surgeon. One of the most noticeable signs would be a bad hairline. The natural hairline for males is a centimeter and a half above the crease of the upper eyebrow. But a surgeon who is not able to visualize the proper aesthetic arrangement to suit your facial profile, you'll end up with something that will look awkward on you. It also results to an unnatural look and make you more obvious that you've had a procedure done.

Another bad hair transplant done would be large hair grafts used. Just imagine how a doll's hair looks like, and picture this on your head. This happens when the density of hair plugs are larger than what should naturally be placed. Hair groupings naturally occur in groups of two to three hair follicles, but for those inexperienced surgeons, sometimes they overdo it and end with artificial-looking plugs which are also similar to rice paddies.
Another devastating mistake that a surgeon can do to your hair transplant would be arranging these hair implants in the wrong direction. Natural-looking results would require these hair grafts to be placed in the same direction as the surrounding hair and in proper distribution. If they are not meticulously arranged they would look like a shabby mess on your head.

Most of those hair transplantation problems mentioned above are due to some failures on the side of the surgeon. However bad hair transplant results are not always caused by inexperienced surgeons, sometimes, your scalp simply rejects the transplanted hair.

To avoid these problems it is very important to choose the right surgeon to perform the procedure. They must have the experience and the certification to do it, otherwise choose a better one, who can present you with impressive before and after photos of past clients. A good doctor will also be honest with you on determining whether you will be a good candidate or not.

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Rogaine-for hair loss

With the development of recent technology and medical data, it has been possible to expand the variety of treatments available for hair loss. Medication has become an option favoured by some, one of the most popular remedies being Minoxidil - or Rogaine as it is known in the market trade.

The benefit of minoxidil in relation to hair growth was actually discovered by accident in the 1980s, when it was being introduced as a drug for the treatment of high blood pressure. It was then realised that Rogaine was not effective as this form of medication, and there was a large, common side effect of hair growth, which lead to the drug becoming an FDA-approved treatment for hair loss and thinning.

Rogaine is available over-the-counter (this is a more recent change, originally it was only prescribed). One can purchase the solution in either 'regular' or 'extra' strength.

Hair loss generally occurs when hair follicles shrink, preventing new hair strands to grow out of them. Gradually, it can even be possible for the follicles to be completely destroyed, however, if stopped in time (and possibly with the help of various treatments - not necessarily medication) this can be stopped and sometimes reversed. Although it isn't completely certain as to how minoxidil works, it is believed to revitalise the shrunken follicles, causing them to grow. Rogaine must be used twice a day to give hair follicles a chance to grow, initiating longer hairs. Some believe that the drug increases blood flow to areas near where the hair is balding, again initiating hair growth.

While this all sound very promising, taking the drug is hard work in itself. Minoxidil must be taken twice a day for a while until results, if any, start to show. There are no guaranteed results, and there are very common, unwanted, unpleasant side effects. The more common side effects of the drug are burning or irritation of the eyes, and unpleasant sensations such as itching, redness and irritation of the area suffering from hair loss.

Because Rogaine is a general treatment (not given to each individual to target personal hair loss), it is highly likely for unwanted hair growth to occur in undesired places on the body. Also, some more severe side effects of the drug have been known. These include rashes, hives, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the mouth, chest pain, fainting, fast heart beat, unexplainable weight gain and dizziness. Oddly enough, hair loss has been found to be a common side effect of Rogaine.

While for some, the side effects may be irrelevant as they are desperate for a solution, in many opinions, it isn't even worth attempting the drug treatment, as there are so many alternatives. As mentioned, the development of recent technology and medical findings has lead to an incredible increase in the development of other treatments for hair loss, such as non-surgical hair replacement procedures, and ethically sourced human hair wigs.

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Female Hair Loss - Suggestions For Women With Thinning Hair

Introduction

So you are losing your hair and are looking for some suggestions on what to do. Here are some steps you should take to deal with your hair loss and start re-growing your lost hair.

First Step

Your first step is to go to a dermatologist to have him/her help you determine what is causing your hair loss. It could be anything from stress you have developed because of a significant event in your life, such as a death in the family, divorce or even your job. By simply removing the stress riser will stop hair loss and re-grow your hair.

Even some medicines have been known to cause hair loss in women, so if this is the case, then to stop your hair loss may be as easy as changing or stopping the medicine you are taking.

But the most common cause of hair loss in women is called female pattern baldness. This is a little more difficult to deal with, but it can be done. Minoxidil, approved by Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to stop and re-grow hair in women, in conjunction with taking the herb Saw Palmetto, has been shown to be effective in stopping and re-growing hair in women who suffer from female pattern baldness.

This step would work well as Step 2 or Step 1, but it depends on which order you want to do them in.

Step 2

In this step you want to take action to cover up your hair loss. A woman more fortunate than men in this area for there are several ways she can make it look like she has no loss of hair.

The most popular method is to change you hairstyle to disguise your loss. Ask your hairdresser for some style recommendations such as the layered look.

Another method you can use is to cover your hair. You can easily do this by wearing a scarf, hat or even wearing a nice looking wig.

Step 3

This step could be done after the first step. And that is to take action and stop your hair loss. I have already identified in Step 1 some things you can do to stop your hair loss and re-grow your hair.

Some additional things you can do is ask your dermatologist you should do. One thing they may recommend is to ensure your diet is right for promoting hair growth. Our American diet is high in fats and salt which help damage the kidneys leading to acidic blood that leads to hair loss.

The best diet is one low in fat and low in salt and the best diet is one that is high in Omega-3, such as wild salmon, dark green leafy vegetables and kidney beans.

Conclusion

This three-step program will help you determine the cause of your loss of hair, how to conceal it and how to stop and re-grow your hair.

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Jimmy Chase started losing his hair when he turned 50. He has done lots of studies on loss of hair, in both men and women, to determine what works and what doesn't. He has successfully stopped his hair loss and has even re-grown some of his hair. He wants to help other people learn what he has learned, on dealing with loss of hair and re-growing hair.

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Wig Application Nightmares - Six Problems to Avoid

The application of a new lace front wig is a feeling akin to strapping into a rollercoaster seat. The anticipation and excitement are amazing. At the same time, you may feel like, as in a rollercoaster seat, you are completely out of control. Yet, you always expect that the ride will end well. Unfortunately, not all wig applications do. Here are 6 situations that should make you think twice.

1. Kitchen Beauticians
Your sister or friend might be able to give you the simplest of haircuts and do a good job. They may be able to curl it up with a curling iron for your big date. You can let them braid it or brush it or wash it. One thing you should never do is let an amateur apply a lace front wig. Look for someone with experience and skill.

2. Beauty Supply Store Botch Jobs
Beauty supply stores may be great places to buy your favorite top-of-the-line shampoos and conditioners at a discounted price. These shops sell many things that you can use safely and affordably. They may sell all the products used in applying lace front wigs. However, it does not follow that they will likely have someone on their staff who knows anything about professional wig application. Taking their advice could have grim consequences for your hairline and possibly even ruin your new wig.

3. Long Waits
Since there are few salons that are equipped to do good work with wig applications, you might have to wait for a while. On the other hand, the salon should be able to make an educated guess about when the stylist will be ready for you. If you go for your appointment and have to wait an extremely long time, you might want to rethink using that salon. Talk to the manager and ask why you were scheduled and then made to wait. If they do not have a good answer, move on to another salon.

4. Shaving the Hairline
Many salons find it easiest to shave the hairline before applying a lace front wig. Certainly, a wig will adhere strongly to a shaven area. Yet it is very destructive to shave the hairline. It makes you a slave to wearing lace front wigs all the time. Once the glue is applied directly to this shaven area over and over, it is hard for hair to ever grow back there. The senseless thing about it all is that the hairline does not need to be shaved for the wig to be applied.

5. Unsanitary Conditions
Some salons will not be careful enough about their sanitary practices when applying lace front wigs. For example, you might see stylists in a salon using the same glue brush on several different heads without cleaning it in any way. This is unhygienic to the extreme. If you see this going on, walk out immediately and look for another wig application salon.

6. No Wig Check
The first thing that should happen when you go into a salon for a wig application is making sure the wig you have chosen will fit. There is simply no need to start unless the job can be completed. That would not only be a waste of time and money, but depending on the skill of the stylish, it might damage your hairline as well.

You will need someone to do your lace front wig application for you, but you cannot trust just anyone. Look for the most skilled and experienced person you can find. Then, do not hesitate to walk out, even at the last-minute, if you see a disaster in the making. It is your money and it is your hair, and you should be happy with the results. Get the right salon and you will be as excited about your new wig after it is applied as you were when you received it.

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Hair growth-Can Biotin Supplements Help?

There are many products on the market aimed at promoting hair growth and with the exponential growth of the cosmeceuticals market, many of us are rushing out to buy supplements aimed at promoting growth from within. Currently, many people swear by biotin, because it is often recommended to strengthen both hair and nails. However biotin deficiencies are extremely rare and it is believe that bacteria inside our intestines produce more biotin than is required on a daily basis. So before you go rushing out to buy another supplement consider the following.

Hair growth can differ greatly from one person to the next - and also differ from one location on the scalp to the next. It can also be affected by the seasons, your diet and lifestyle but the physiology of hair growth remains constant within all humans.

Growth Cycles Hair grows in 3 cycles:

• Anagen
• Catagen
• Telogen

The hair growth cycles in humans are not synchronised -otherwise like certain animals there would be times when we would be completely bald!. Instead hair falls within all three different stages at any one given time.

Anagen The anagen phase is the growing phase - Approximately 85 percent of the hair on your head is in the growing phase at any given time and can last between 2 to 6 years.

Catagen This is a transition period when the hair is getting ready to shed. this phase lasts about one or two weeks, during the Catagen phase the hair follicle shrinks to about 1/6 of the normal length. The lower part is destroyed and the dermal papilla breaks away to rest below.

Telogen this is the resting phase and normally lasts about 5-6 weeks. During this time the hair stays attached to the follicle while the dermal papilla stays in a resting phase below. Approximately 10-15 percent of all hairs are in this phase at any one time. At the end of the Telogen phase the hair follicle re-enters the Anagen phase.

Depending on the length of the anagen phase, some people are able to grow hair over 20" long, while others no more than 2 cms. Some experts believe that African hair appears not to gain any significant length due to a shorter anagen phase. This is highlighted better in some people that others. The Pigmies for example never appear to comb their hair to induce breakage, and never to undertake hair cuts. Yet still the hair remains no longer than 1 cm. In addition studies show that African grows at a slower rate than the rates that are generally quoted in text books. In fact it grows around 9 cms a year. So before rushing out to buy yet another set of supplements to grow your hair, consider the fact that your hair may already be at its optimum length and your money may be better spent on activities which relieve stress rather than events you have no control over.

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Natural Hair Care Recipes

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Healthy shining tresses are every womans dream. With new, expensive hair products being launched everyday; one finds it difficult to choose the right hair care product. Excessive usage of chemically formulated products like shampoos, conditioners, dyes, etc, the natural oils present in our hair and scalp are striped off very easily. For a luxuriant head of healthy hair whilst saving money give some of the below mentioned natural hair care recipes at try - you will definitely not be disappointed.

Massage a well-beaten egg into freshly washed hair. Rinse it with cold water after five minutes. Avoid hot water or else you will have scrambled eggs in your hair.

Mayo is an excellent hair conditioner. Massage it thoroughly and rinse it carefully in cold water. Hot water will set the mayonnaise in your hair, so avoid it.

Give your hair a final rinse with not so strong smelling beer to get a lovely shine.

Lightly heat the rosemary oil, massage it on to the scalp and let it sit for several minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.

If itchy scalp is your worry, apply some yoghurt. Wrap your hair with a towel for 15 minutes and then rinse. Yoghurt will chase away the dandruff too.

Mix three parts of water to one part of vinegar; soak or spray your hair in this solution to remove any shampoo buildup. Rinse as usual and you will find hair that is easy to manage and style.

Essential oils like ylang ylang if added to either shampoo or conditioner will stimulates hair growth and act as hair rejuvenator.

Rinsing your hair with juice of 2-3 lemons will bring shine back to the dull hair.

Home made conditioner recipe.Apply paste made with mashed avocados and mayonnaise for 15 minutes for maximum effect. Cover your head for 15-20 minutes and rinse it off with a gentle shampoo.

For a nourishing hair conditioner, try this - heat three tbsp of coconut oil and 1/2 cup jojoba oil on low heat. Make a smooth paste with four tbsp powdered white clay and one cup water. Combine the oils and white clay paste properly. Apply it on dampened and clean hair, massaging it onto the scalp. Cover for 15 minutes and shampoo thereafter. Jojoba oil used in hair care softens the scalp skin and gives extra shine and bounce.

To cut the grease of oily hair, add one or two tbsp of cider vinegar during the final rinse.

Olive oil is an excellent conditioner for dry hair. Massage your hair thoroughly especially the ends and middles. Wrap a warm towel around your head for 30 minutes, as oil will penetrate the hair shaft. Then wash it using a gentle dry hair shampoo.

After washing your hair, wash it with some milk and let it sit for 15 minutes or so. Rinse off with warm water to get the softness and natural shine.

For oily hair, beat one egg white and simply apply it on dry hair. Leave it till it dries and becomes crusty. Wash it off with cold water and shampoo. This will help reduces the oiliness if done regularly.

If your hair is damaged, try this pack. Mix juice of two freshly squeezed lemons, two egg yolks, one egg white and a tbsp of honey. Apply onto the hair and let it rest for some time. Shampoo and rinse off with cold water

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Wen Hair Care Review

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Stylist of the stars, Chaz Dean, has created a revolutionary new product line which has completely changed the hair care industry. The product line, entitled WEN is completely unique in that it does NOT contain regular shampoo. What makes WEN so incredibly different is that it is a cleansing conditioner that simultaneously cleanses the hair and conditions it. And it's all natural. You won't find any damaging, chemical ingredients like sodium laurel sulfuate or harsh detergents like you'll find in regular shampoos. Because of this, WEN doesn't merely lather, when combined with water, it creates an ultra-silky smooth foam.

So what sets Chaz Dean apart from other stylists selling their hair care products? Well, for one, Chaz hasn't used regular shampoo on his clients or on himself for fourteen years. And it wasn't an easy transition to convince his clients to get rid of shampoo completely. Chaz says that everyone thought he was having a mid-life crises when he nixed the idea of using basic shampoo. But after explaining himself to his clients they were very open to change.

Chaz began his "no shampoo" policy in 1993. He has been a licensed and practicing hairstylist since 1985 and has been developing hair care products since 1986. Time after time Chaz was seeing that regular shampoo just wasn't producing the right results. He knew then that "something had to change."

When he had this revelation he decided to explore the idea of cleansing the hair without the harsh chemicals and detergents found in shampoos. Substituting antibacterial and astringent properties with the detergents and chemicals Chaz found that the results were more moisture, additional sheen, and hair strength, all without lather or stripping the hair (which traditional shampoos do). Chaz says there are all kinds of benefits to this way of cleansing hair: scalp stimulation, blood circulation promotion, and healthy hair growth.

Chaz officially began the launch of his WEN system in 2001 after spending five years testing and perfecting it. The system is a completely different way of seeing hair cleansing. Thus, this is why Chaz named his system WEN, because it's NEW... spelled backwards!

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The Best Hair Care and Colouring Brands

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Healthy hair is beautiful hair. If you take right care of your hair and make sure it gets the nourishment it needs, you are making an investment of a lifetime. It is not just necessary to dress up your hair with great hair styles but it is also essential to take daily care of them. Regular shampooing, conditioning and ensuring that your hair are healthy and clean is the first step to getting shining hair.

It is however not easy to choose which shampoo or conditioner to go for. There are a lot of brands with a lot of different types of shampoos and varieties to choose from. Also there are a host of features that these products boast of. In order to pick the right shampoo for yourself you need to know your needs and which one caters to them the most. You also need to know if a particular shampoo suits you. There might be certain ingredients in a particular shampoo that do not suit your hair type and instead of helping out make your hair worse. Also a lot of harsh chemicals can be found in some shampoos and they can severely damage your hair with prolonged use. You also need to know the difference between shampoos for daily use and those for not so frequent use.

Along with all of this a very important thing to consider is the brand of the shampoo you choose. When it comes to your hair it is a good idea to not experiment too much with products you do not know anything about. Go for the trusted brands and explore the various options they provide.
Brands like Pert, Herbal Essence, Head and Shoulders, L'Oreal, Selsun are just a few brands to remember. All these have specialized varieties that target special problem areas. Also specialised stores like The Body Shop, Bath and Body Works have their own line of shampoos giving you some trusting products.

Various shampoos from the L'Oreal Expert range give you options to add volume and shine to your hair and make them appealing. Here are a few of them you can try out:

o Milk absolute repair

o Shampooing replenish absolute repair

o Masque intense repair

o Shampooing volume extreme

o Mousse volume extreme

They also have a variety of shampoos of different kind of damage and different kind of hair. So do check out their range and choose the one that suits you bet. Also you can choose from the variety of L'Oreal professional products.

From the huge array of hair care products, be a little bit careful in picking the right one. At all times go for the branded and reputed ones, because when it comes to your hair you can't take chances.

Hair colours are another important product of today's times. There are so many types of colours that it can be a really tough task to choose one from the other. You can be confused not just about the colour pallet but also about which brand to go for.

However you cannot take chances with this as well. There can be a lot of fake and bad brands floating around that can damage your hair.

L'Oreal is also one of the major brands that develop a lot of hair colouring products for women worldwide. L'Oreal colour care products are trusted by millions of women and if you are looking for the right brand for your colouring options, L'Oreal can be a good option.

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As per the experts, this solution is only recommended after all other minoxidil strengths have failed to regrow hair on the vertex of the scalp or frontal hair lines. Treatment may be effective at one application per day. Some customers find it easier to use the 15% strength at night along with a 5% strength in the morning, as the lower concentration minoxidil makes it easier to style the hair after the solution has dried. With our highly concentrated 15% minoxidil, you only need a small amount of solution to be effective, most times 1/4-1/2 ml is plenty to evenly distribute onto the treatment area.

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General Hair Care Tips to Know

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Is your hair damaged looking and not doing the things that you want for it to do? There are some general hair care tips you will want to be aware of that will help you to repair your hair and also to make sure that your hair does not return to the state it may be in now. It is important to have a head full of good looking hair because people often judge you by the way that you wear your hair, how much hair you have, or the style that your hair is fixed in when they first meet you. If you follow these general tips for hair care then you will love the hair that you have.

One of the things that you may want to change is the shampoo that you are using. Many of the shampoo products that are available are made from harmful chemicals that are synthetically blended together to create a formula for you to wash your hair with. There is an alternative that has been around for years but a lot of people are just now starting to consider it as a great option. That option is organic shampoo. This type of shampoo is made out of products that are found growing in nature such as minerals and plants. By switching shampoo products you will be on your way to having a healthy head of hair.

Another general hair care idea is rinsing your hair with cold water. A lot of people do not think to rinse their hair with cold water while they are taking a hot shower. Before you apply the shampoo to your hair the water should be warm or hot in order to open the pores in your head and when you are rinsing the shampoo out of your hair you should use cold water to close those pores back up. This will help your scalp to get the moisture that it needs and will result in less dandruff and less itching.

There are a lot of things that you should know about general hair care that will help you to have the type of hair that you want. By following these tips you will be able to have healthy hair that will not fall out or break and you will be able to ensure that your scalp is moist so that your head does not itch or flake up.

There are many other general tips for hair care that you may want to familiarize yourself with from making your own organic shampoos to smart product purchasing at A1HairCare.com.

Fudge Hair Care - Products Designed to Help With Dry Hair

There are so many different hair products on the shelf today. It's impossible to know which one is right for you. Especially when all the packages look almost exactly the same! Well, one of the fresher, more unique companies on the market is Fudge Hair Care. They're different because all the products they make are engineered specifically to deal with problems like dry hair and damaged hair.

So how do we get dry hair anyway? Well, dry hair comes from a number of different sources but the ones that Fudge is concentrating on fixing are causes of a self inflicted nature. People don't usually realize that things they do to their hair can really damage the vital proteins that give it strength. Heat appliances, for example, have a nasty reputation for ruining hair. Chemicals are also notorious for this. If you frequently color or treat your hair, chances are you've experienced some damage or dryness. These products are often filled with chemical ingredients that have a tendency to damage hair. Feel free to use them - just don't go crazy! Mild coloring combined with a Fudge Hair Care shampoo will keep your hair strong and full.

Fudge also makes a wide variety of products that allow you to shape your hair in different ways. Fudge Smooth Shampoo, for example, fixes rough spots filled with knots and allows you to easily manage your hair. Fudge Volume Conditioner, on the other hand, makes your hair full and bouncy. This product is perfect for those who have flat, boring hair.

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Great Hair Care Tips with Hair Loss Shampoo

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For people with hair loss, proper hair care is very important. However, not many people really know how to take good care of their hair and scalp. If you are starting to see signs of thinning hair, it is time you learn some knowledge to taking care of your hair. Let us here learn about hair loss shampoo and how it can help us with hair loss.

Shampoos are a kind of cleaning agent that contains chemical detergents and work well in cleaning dirt. There are 3 types of shampoos we can see in the market. They are either shampoo for dry hair, for normal hair, or for oily hair. Shampoos for dry hair will contain oil and as for normal or oily hair shampoo there will be no oil. It is definitely important for you to choose the right shampoo for your hair condition. Wrong use of shampoo over a period of time can cause hair loss.

Some hair loss are labeled acidic or pH balanced. That is because detergents in shampoos are alkaline and will cause hair to entangle easily. Hence acidic or pH balanced shampoos tried to balance the alkaline effect. Another group of shampoos are those that are medicated, and this is to help treat scalp issues such as dandruff, itchy scalp, or other conditions. However, such shampoos do not really help hair growth. They can only help treat scalp conditions and prevent temporary hair loss cause by these issues.

Usually those hair loss shampoos that claimed to contain lots of substances that promote hair growth are just to make the consumers feel good. In fact, shampoos can only clean hair, they cannot really nourish hair. Nourishment for the hair can only goes through bloods vessels and into the hair, hence applying anything to the surface of the scalp will not really help much.

Using shampoo is not harmful for people with hair loss. Regular use of shampoo helps to keep the scalp and hair clean. It can help male baldness by clearing and washing away androgen on the scalp, which contributes to hair loss.

The way one use shampoo determines how much one can get out of it. The first thing you need to do it wet your hair, then pour a 20 cent drop of shampoo onto your hand. Rub it between your fingers and scrub your scalp with your hands, with moderate strength. It is not correct to pour shampoo directly on the scalp as such method will clean your hair unevenly, with some parts less cleaned than others. Then rinse off thoroughly. Take note that it is not true that using more shampoo will clean your hair better. Some shampoo can clean well even if there is very little lather produced.

So, start getting the right hair loss shampoos and clean your hair the right way. You definitely can help your hair loss issue get better with proper hair care.

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Shampoo-Hair Loss

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Hair Loss is an ailment that affects all of us at certain point of time. Reasons vary, from psychosomatic to physical. There are a lot of scientifically researched products, including shampoos on the market claiming to  help hair loss. In this article we shall be discussing some very basic hair care techniques that might help to prevent hair loss

First of all, you need to regularly wash your hair properly with a good shampoo. You must choose a shampoo according to your hair texture and skin type. One of the natural alternatives to shampoo is Ritha or soapnuts. Washing your hair helps to keep your scalp dirt free, but remember that washing too often is bad since it causes dryness. Next, condition your hair to keep them smooth. Oiling your hair is another important step towards good hair health.

I have noticed that fish eating communities tend to have healthier hair. Probably it has something to do with fish oil and GLA 3.

A lot of research has gone into hair care, and there are some fantastic products on the market to control hair loss.

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Useful Hair Care Product Reviews

When you are shopping for shampoo in the supermarkets or shops selling hair products, you know there are so many to choose from and it can be tough to know if the expensive brands are really worth the extra money and if all the remarkable comments regarding the benefits your hair will receive from their shampoo are actually true.

According to hair care product reviews by experts most shampoos are effective at cleaning your hair, however all the other things the shampoos claim they can supply may not be true or they may be overstating their benefits.

Hair Salons

Notably hair salons also sell hair care products and they always claim their products are superior to the products you can purchase at grocery stores, however some experts have claimed in reviews that the hair salon products also overstate their benefits. The FDA only has regulation over the ingredients listed on the label thus the manufacturer can claim all sorts of benefits and their products don't have to exactly provide the benefits.

Be wary when you read the shampoo bottle, especially when you discover the claims on repairing or nourishing damaged hair. This is because most shampoos can only provide temporary assistance with regard to the look of your hair. Some experts specify in reviews that they have doubts that natural ingredients found in shampoos can indeed be effective at cleaning your hair. Let's take a look at some of the popular shampoos.

Well Known Hair Products

1) Bumble and Bumble

A popular as well as expensive salon brand named Bumble and Bumble has become popular and a couple of hair care product reviews have stated that their shampoos are gentle on their hair and work well at cleaning hair. The Bumble and bumble Alojoba shampoo received good reviews and a couple reviews mentioned that the product was effective for normal as well as dry hair. In addition to that it did not create a build up in their hair.

2) Clairol's Herbal Essences

Paula Begoun has made many hair care product reviews and she suggests using an anti-residue shampoo such as Neutrogena Anti-Residue once or more per week to scrape any residue you might have in your hair, especially for people who apply a volumizing shampoo to their hair. Numerous reviews by consumers have claimed that Clairol's Herbal Essences is one of the best shampoos for the low priced shampoos. Some reports have claimed that Clairol's Herbal Essences work just as well as the high priced salon brands and is significantly less expensive.

Head and Shoulders

Head and Shoulders is one of the least expensive dandruff shampoos but it doesn't always work for people who have a serious case of dandruff and they may have to use stronger dandruff shampoos. According to experts Head and Shoulders had fewer side effects than other store brands.

It's a good idea to check out hair care product reviews before buying shampoos and other hair care products.

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Understanding Your Hair Loss - The Truth About Hair Care Products And Caring For Your Hair

If you are experiencing a hair loss problem a basic understanding of hair care products and their uses will help you to choose products suitable for your needs. There are thousands of hair care products currently available on the market today. These products fall into four basic catagories: cleaning, conditioning, coloring and styling. Understanding how to care for your hair properly is important especially when you are suffering from hair loss, for both medical and cosmetic reasons. Not only does your hair and scalp become coated with dirt and dust, but naturally occurring oily sebum and dandruff, as well as cosmetics such as hair sprays, combine to hold all this debris together. To remove this mixture some type of soap or detergent is necessary.

All shampoos work in much the same way. Both soaps and detergents are alkaline. They both cause the hair shaft to absorb water. The cortex swells, the cuticle scales open, the hair becomes very flexible, so that oil and dirt can be washed away. Their are many different hair types so frequency of shampooing will be different for each person. Some people wash their hair every day. Others shampoo only once a week. Frequent shampooing with a gentle shampoo will not damage hair, nor will it cause it to fall out.

The second step after shampooing is conditioning. Conditioners have two main purposes, neutralizing static electricity and restoring the hair's protective oily coating. Conditioners help to protect the hair from the removal of too much of hair's natural oil by exposure to sun, wind, water or other shampoos.

Colorings for the hair may be either temporary rinses or they may be semi-permanent dyes. Rinses deposit pigments to the cuticle of the hair that last until the pigment is washed away during cleansing. Dyes penetrate the hair shaft, and generally remain as part of the hair until the dyed strands are replaced with new growth. Hair coloring may be damaging to the hair, especially when bleach or peroxides are used in the coloring process.

Hair styling is usually achieved in one of three ways. Styling may be accomplished by temporary methods such as arranging wet hair with a comb or brush, perhaps spraying the style with hair spray and drying the hair with heated air. Rolling the hair on curlers to achieve body and curl, then drying it is also temporary. Permanent waiving is a more long lasting method. It involves a rearrangement of permanent chemical bonds in hair fibers, but it also involves the use of harsh chemicals, which may damage the hair shaft.

Even with the overabundance of hair care products available, the best advice is still to leave hair alone as much as possible. Hair should be kept clean, of course, but the shampoo should be gentle. Blow drying should be accomplished using the least amount of possible heat. Hair coloring or styling products providing temporary results and will be much kinder to your hair than the more permanent varieties. Careful combing and brushing will also prevent damage to the hair. Understanding how to care for your hair properly is the first step to hair loss prevention.

Healthy hair is easy to attain and to maintain if care is given to the body's general nutrition, and caution is used in choosing both methods and products to care for the hair.

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Things You Should Know About Hair Care During Confinement

For Mothers who is in the time of confinement, not having the ability to rinse your hair for forty days is very an unpleasant experience. Having said that, don't you know that it is still possible to get good hair care? Yes, indeed it is still possible to keep your hair and scalp fresh and clean without needing to come into contact with water. Here are some useful confinement period hair care tips that you can try daily.

First thing that you need to know is that you need to comb your hair every day using a hairbrush made out of natural bristles. By brushing your hair gently, it can help you to spread the oils released by the scalp preventing the dead skin cells from accumulating. In addition to that, it also stimulates scalp circulation as well as retains your hair looking smooth and also fluffy. It is important to remember during this hair care that you need to apply soft and even strokes whilst brushing your hair. You should not pull or even tug your hair and more importantly, don't brush your hair when it is still damp. After brushing your hair, don't forget to clean the hair brush and air dry right after use.

Secondly, you can massage your scalp daily using fingertips. It will be even better, if you can have someone else to do it for you. Soft and gentle massage is a good hair care which can stimulate blood circulation around your scalp to reduce hair loss.

Third step, you can rub a modest amount of pure lavender essential oil into your scalp. Then you should follow it up simply by brushing your hair. Again, you should not pull or even tug your hair whilst brushing.

You can also make use of the dry herbal hair care shampoo once or twice weekly in order to absorb excess skin oils. The natural herbs used in this formulation will assist you to absorb bad smell as well as keep your hair smelling fresh and also pleasant.

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What Do You Mean by Natural and Organic Hair Care Products?

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Organic products are very much different from natural hair care products. Although people have a general notion that they are pretty same. Natural hair care products do not have amalgamated soaps, softeners and perfumes and are least superficial. They are blend with superficial preservatives in order to keep it in a good condition.

Organic hair products are composed without any kind of integration. All these products are made without pesticides, chemical compounds, fertilizers, synthetic preservatives, fungicides, colors and things consisting of irradiated products. So there is no chance of any side effects from use of such products.

The natural products are devoid of superficial products and yet produced and suitable for hair. These products are long lasting and also have the surety of being effective.

Organic products can do wonders to your hair because they provide the necessary nutrients to the hair. As these products are free from any kind of superficial preservatives these are valuable for your hair and they also do not have any kind of side effects. Now it's up to you that whether you want to select natural hair care products or the organic ones.

Natural and organic hair care products comprise shampoos, anti-tangling lotions, styling gels, creams etc.

What are the Natural Hair Care Products?

Your hair becomes robust, smooth, silky and dirt free with natural hair products. Innumerable companies are involved in producing such hair care products. You must confirm the integrity and reliability of the company and not purchase the product in a hurry. Also take into account the opinion of some people who have used these products as an evidence of the benefits of the product. If the people were not quite contended with their effects then do not go for these products. For example, any well known hair care company uses blue camomlie, Shea butter and Aloe Vera extracts for making its product. These wash the hair tidily and make it smooth and controllable. Shea butter improves the strength of the hair and Aloe Vera extracts make the hair soft and glossy and also enhancing the hair texture.

One who doesn't know his hair kind can go for natural hair care shampoo consisting coconut oil, Aloe Vera, soy proteins(hydrolyzed), Carrageenan, linoleic acid, because that suits all hair qualities. These rejuvenate one's hair and give it a new lease of life. Shampoos consisting of Rosa oil, Aloe, Honeysuckle oil, Mistletoe, Gingko, Angelica, Macadamia oil, Sage oil, Chrysanthemum, Vegetable Glycerin, Linoleic acid, and Coltsfoot and horsetail extracts are useful for people having dry hair and yet interested in hair care products. These make the hair hydrated and make the hair smooth and silky.

Rosa oil moisturizes and helps it to be in a good condition because it can add nutritional value. Aloe Vera provides the moisture content which had been missing and Honeysuckle gives the hair a flowery fragrance.

What are the Organic Hair Care Products?

Organic products have become popular because of the presence of artificial preservatives in hair care products. Oily hair can be conditioned well with the use of organic shampoos made of Henna. Another product which makes the hair stronger and tidier and also revives it, is organic shampoo made up of olive leaves, nasturtium.

This is true for colored hair too. Extracts of olive leaves repairs, moisturizes, enriches and preserves hair quality. Nasturtium helps in healing the hair. Honey again, humidifies and gives the hair a shinning glow.

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Washing Your Hair - Carefully!

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There are many varying opinions out there as to how often you should wash your hair. Some people advice everyday while others suggest weekly or longer! I think it depends on your hair type and your personal preference. Clean hair is beautiful hair. But whatever your choice is, be sure to treat your hair with care.

It helps if your hair is tangle free before shampooing, so using a natural bristle brush, distribute the sebum (natural oils that are secreted from your scalp) to the hair ends. Be gentle with your hair. When washing your hair, use a quality shampoo with a neutral ph balance. Concentrate on your scalp, massaging well with your fingertips (not your fingernails), allowing the suds to flow over the rest of your hair. Massaging your scalp will help stimulate blood flow, nourishing the hair follicle, aiding hair growth.

Finish off with a quality conditioner. This helps to minimise tangles, nourish and protect your hair. If hair is oily, apply conditioner to the ends only. Using a final rise of cold water closes the follicles and makes the cuticles to lie flat with the result of less breakage and very shiny hair - Bonus!

Towel dry hair, gently squeezing out excess water. Then, using a wide tooth comb, start at the ends and work your way up to the scalp, combing hair in sections. Wet hair stretches and will break, so handle with care.

Natural air-drying is the least damaging for your hair but this just isn't always practical, so use a low heat setting and only partially dry hair, concentrating on the hair closest to your head. You will feel more comfortable especially if you live in a cold climate.

If you continue to care for your hair you are more likely to keep it longer, both in time and length!

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Why Organic Shampoo Hair Care Products For Baby Boomers Means Longer Healthy Lives

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In 2009, baby boomers in the US will be hitting their mid-60's. They are searching for true organic shampoo and hair care products to maintain vigor and youth. They are trying to prevent hair and scalp problems-after years of chemical abuse and critical sickness that occurs with aging.

The aging baby boomers population will contribute to the surge in organic shampoo and hair care products. According to market research publisher, Packaged Facts, they predicted that the shampoo and hair care would move from $1.3 billion to $1.7 billion by 2010 57 million Americans are using some form of natural personal care or organic shampoo and hair care products. That's 20% of the US population. That's huge.

Consumer who buys organic and natural personal care products are health concise. They are worried about toxic, chemical ingredients seeping into their blood stream, causing havoc as their body aged.

The Americans and Europeans are leading the way. They are seeking safe, 100%; pure organic shampoo and hair care products. And they are more aware of cheating companies with misleading labels.

These misguided products are boldly marked with the word 100% natural or organic, but are products of artificial matters, fertilizers, pesticides and man-modified ingredients. Whoa. Then they challenge you to read the very fine ingredient label on the products. Labels that even a magnifying glass has can't make clear.

Following are 5 components of 100%; true organic shampoo and hair care products.

Biodegradable (broken down into harmless products by air, water and bacteria) No Chemical Residue Left Behind Nontoxic Not Tested on Animals And Vitamin Enriched

In other words, more GREEN keeps you and the environment clean!

Real organic shampoos and personal care products are made from fruits or botanical matters, not cheap preservatives and the like to boost profit. 100%, pure organic shampoo and hair care products cost more than their average counterparts. Natural fruits and plants growing are hard labor and agriculture methods have strict rules. At times, organic agriculture costing can skyrocket, resulting in sharp increase in prices.

Baby Boomers and consumers are willing to pay for organic products that work. They cherish fresh clean fragrances, baby soft feelings; the efficiency of true organic shampoo and hair care products. Not to mention the piece of mind, and the years of good health that benefit their lifestyles.

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Hair Care - Know your Shampoo

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Ingredients in Hair Care Products can clean your hair and leave it looking like you just stepped out of a salon. But have you given any thought to what ingredients you have just subjected your health to? Do you know if your body has just received a does of some potentially dangerous chemical? Chances are, you have not given it any thought at all - But you should...

What Do You Put on Your Hair?

We are all aware that we should not use artificial or potentially toxic ingredients in our food. Indeed many of us have made the conscious decision to go one step further by choosing natural skin care products instead products containing synthetic and possibly harmful chemicals.

But when it comes to personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners and liquid/solid soaps, etc., we tend to disregard the concept of remaining with natural products. There's a simple explanation for this.

We, the consumers, are basically under the impression that washing our hair and body is not likely to poison us. After all, the soap stays on the hair/skin for only a short period of time and gets washed off when we're finished. How could the chemicals in a shampoo or a conditioner possibly affect us adversely?

Fair question. However, if you think that they don't, you would be quite wrong.

The skin can absorb chemicals very quickly and easily if the molecules are not too large for it to do so. In addition, the skin is never in perfect condition. That is, there are tiny little tears, cuts and abrasions on our skin almost all the time.

Scratching the skin to relieve an itch, for example, can easily damage the skin. You can't necessarily see it with the naked eye, but it is nevertheless damaged. Insect bits, clothes rubbing repeatedly against the skin, etc., can all cause microscopic damage to the skin and jeopardise its integrity.

Where the skin is damaged the larger molecules, which would normally not be absorbed, can enter the deeper layers of the skin and may enter the bloodstream access to anywhere in the body.

The problem is that when you use a product that does contain questionable ingredients, which have the potential to cause harm, you inadvertently allow these ingredients to be absorbed by the body, without intention or knowing about it.

Shampoos are a classic example of potentially toxic cocktails we seem to be oblivious to. Below is an example of ingredients used by a well-known manufacturer of personal care products who distributes their products worldwide. It is a typical example of the type of ingredients you would find by looking at the ingredients of shampoos on sale in your local shopping centre or at your hairdresser.

The ingredients below are from a 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner. Where possible I provided some comment after the ingredient that provides some insight into the safety of the particular ingredient for human use.

It must be said, however, that the toxicity of some of the ingredients is related to the consumption of the ingredient and while a shampoo is not consumed as such, chemicals can nevertheless be absorbed through the skin and enter the blood stream, essentially being the same as if you had eaten them.

Example of ingredients found in a 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner

Preservatives

* Diethanolamine - Suspected: Carcinogen (causes cancer), Cardiovascular or Blood toxin, Gastrointestinal or Liver toxin, Kidney toxin, Neurotoxin (toxic to your nervous system), Respiratory toxin, Skin or Sense Organ toxin.

Surfactants

* Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate - no scientific evidence of toxic effects on humans.

* Ammonium Xylenesulfonate - no evidence of toxic effects on humans. Some minor irritation in rabbits to skin and eyes have been reported.

Emulsifiers

* Cetyl Alcohol - this one is find and dandy,

* Cocamide MEA - derived in part from coconut oil, potentially toxic (International Journal of Toxicology; 18 (Suppl. 2). 1999. 9-16).

Conditioning Agents

* Cetyl Alcohol - not a problem (J Am Coll Toxicol Vol:7, 3 (1988) pp 359-413.)

* Dimethicone - please see: DMDM Hydantoin below,

* Glycol Distearate - no scientific evidence of toxic effects on humans,

* Trimethyl Tricaprylate/Tricaprate - Recognized Carcinogen, Suspected: Neuro- and Reproductive toxin,

* Panthenol - Dexpanthenol is the alcohol corresponding to pantothenic acid (the water-soluble vitamin B5)

* Panthenyl Ethyl Ether - May cause contact dermatitis.

Buffering Agent:

* DMDM Hydantoin - contains Formaldehyde, which is a known carcinogen (causes cancer). Causes allergic, irritant and contact dermatitis; headaches and chronic fatigue. The vapour is extremely irritating to the eyes, nose and throat (mucous membranes).

* Methylchloroisothiazolinone - causes cosmetic allergies and potential dangerous neuro-toxic effects.

* Methylisothiazolinone - causes cosmetic allergies and potential dangerous neuro-toxic effects.

* Sodium Benzoate - Suspected: Cardio-vascular or Blood toxin, Gastrointestinal or Liver toxin, Kidney toxin, Neurotoxin, Skin or Sense Organ toxin.

Chelator:

* EDTA - known carcinogen (causes cancer).

I think you get the idea.

Chemicals such as these are not what you would want to put on your body, hair or in fact anywhere near you, I'm sure. Problem is that no one warns us of the potential dangers posed by some of these ingredients and so we use them thinking that regulations and government controls would not permit potentially toxic chemicals to be put into products we use everyday...

In addition to the above ingredients, which basically make a shampoo with conditioning properties, you may also find other ingredients in your shampoo such as vitamin B5. Mostly, this is of a synthetic origin (as in the example above), not natural. This is because a synthetic version of vitamin B5 is much cheaper than using a natural source of vitamin B5.

The same goes for vitamin E and others. If you bought vit E from a wholesale supplier in Sydney, 25ml of vitamin E (synthetic) would cost AUD $11.00 whereas it's natural counterpart will cost you AUD$18.00 - quite a difference, and remember this is the wholesale price.
Fragrances

Most personal care products such as shampoos have a pleasing smell. This smell comes from either a synthetic or natural ingredient. Most 'natural scent' fragrances are however synthetic. Not in every case, but imagine a shampoo that supposedly contains Jasmine. Jasmine oil (the essential oil of Jasmine) cost more than its weight in gold! Do you really think a shampoo that costs a few dollars will contain pure essential oil of Jasmine? I don't think so. The same goes for Rose and several other popular fragrances.

So chances are, even if the manufacturer does not use Jasmine, that the fragrance is also synthetic. This is simply because synthetic fragrances are cheaper than the real thing.

Considering that most shampoos and conditioners contain many potentially toxic and synthetic ingredients, isn't it about time we seriously considered what we are putting on our hair?

Danny Siegenthaler is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and together with his wife Susan, a medical herbalist and Aromatherapist, they have created Natural Skin Care Products by Wildcrafted Herbal Products to share their 40 years of combined expertise with you.

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Shampoo for Dandruff

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Shampoos with essential oils are excellent in controlling and eradicating dandruff from your hair.

Dandruff is a scalp condition, where-in you tend to have white flakes on the scalp along with itching. It is caused by a fungus called malassezia, [pityrosporum].  When the population of Malassezia fungus grows out of proportion, it causes mild inflammation, which in turn produces a sizable population of dead skin cells. These dead skin cells fall as white flakes, which we know as dandruff.

Home Remedies

• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Biotin
• Baking Soda

Anti Dandruff Shampoos

• Zinc pyrithione shampoos
• Selenium sulfide shampoos
• Ketoconazole shampoos
• Tar-based shampoos

• A lot of companies are now making anti-dandruff shampoos, with natural ingredients that help to treat dandruff. Some of them contain

1. Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)- contains menthol, selenium, and zinc-
2. Juniper (Juniperus communis)
3. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra
4. (Calendula officinalis)
5. Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)

References

How to control dandruff- on about.com

Dealing with dandruff- Essential Oils- on net places

Dandruff Control and treatment- About.com

 

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Natural Hair color and Hair dye

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Women use hair color to look younger and more beautiful.  Have you ever wondered how these hair color and hair dyes are made and the effect they might have on your sensitive scalp?  Most hair-dyes and hair color available on the shelf today are chemicals, which get absorbed into the system through your skin. They are indeed very harmful. In this article, we shall be discussing the natural alternatives that are available for you to color your hair.

Henna is a natural hair color, derived from the plant Lawsonia Innermis. This has been in use in India and other parts of Asia for quite a long time. The dried leaves are soaked in water, which releases the dye. This can be safely used for hair-color or body art.  The color hue/tone is deep orange.

Indigo is another herbal, which is safe for use as natural color. The dried leaves of the plant Indigofera are used. The hue is deep blue, and when mixed with henna it gives an excellent array of shades depending on the relative quantities [henna and indigo].

 

For dark color, you could mix 2 parts of indigo dye and 1 part of henna dye.

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