Skin Care



The external appeal of a woman is largely determined by the beauty and well-groomedness of her hair. In turn, beautiful only healthy hair can be beautiful, and this directly depends on the condition of the scalp, because there are their roots. Therefore, along with hair care is important and proper care for the scalp.

Unfortunately, quite often the state of the skin of the head gives us some concern. It can be, for example, a sensation of itching, dryness, the formation of crusts or small sores. All the unfavorable external factors such as stressful situations, unbalanced nutrition and vitamin deficiency, the impact of the natural environment (heat, cold), the use of hard chlorinated water during washing, and poor-quality or improperly selected means for the care of the scalp are all the fault. Also, the unsatisfactory state of the scalp may be associated with any diseases of the internal organs, for example, the gastrointestinal tract or metabolic disorders. All this is revealed after consultation of an experienced trichologist or dermatologist who, on the basis of an examination of the body, prescribes a specific treatment regimen.

To ensure that your curls are chic and at any age attracted the attention of others with their health, natural beauty and brilliance, you must adhere to the following rules for the care of scalp:

1. Observe the mode of work and rest, try to avoid stressful situations, and if it is impossible to resort to the help of auto-training.

2. Balance nutrition by including in the daily diet foods saturated with vitamins and minerals beneficial to the health of the scalp. Especially useful are vitamins E, Group B and zinc, which are found in large quantities in vegetables, seafood, vegetable oil, eggs. At the same time, you should limit the consumption of fatty, smoked and flour products, which "clog up" the intestines.

3. Protect your head from the adverse effects of natural factors: in the summer in the heat of wearing a hat or hat with wide margins, in winter in the cold - a warm comfortable hat.

4. To consume at least 2 liters of water per day, since the normal state of the scalp requires the maintenance of a certain level of fluid in the body.

5. To carry out the selection of shampoo , proceeding from the state of the skin. So, with dry scalp should use delicate care products, containing in their composition a minimum amount of flavors, dyes and alkaline compounds (for example, baby shampoo). With too oily scalp, you need to apply shampoos containing tar, which reduces the activity of the sebaceous glands. A universal remedy is a mild shampoo with a neutral pH.

6. Daily wash your hair, as it helps to regularly moisturize, nourish and, thus, improve the skin condition. At washing to do soft massaging movements by small pads of fingers that promotes blood circulation improvement and acceleration of hair growth . To avoid overdrying the skin, thoroughly rinse the shampoo from hair. After washing, do not vigorously rub the scalp with a towel, it is better to make accurate promakivayuschie movement.

7. Use head skin care products (creams, gels, tonics) of proven brands and with the maximum content of natural ingredients.

8. In case your hair is dry and brittle, and the scalp is dry, minimize or eliminate the use of a hairdryer, ironing or hair curling iron. Also, do not apply chemical perm and hair dyes with peroxide content.

9. Do not wear tight hair for a long time (for example, a pony tail), which tighten the scalp. We must at least disband them at night.

10. For additional care regularly use masks that perfectly refresh, cleanse, nourish and moisturize the skin. Here are the recipes for some scalp masks available at home:

Mask of yogurt and yeast

Thoroughly mix a small amount of dry yeast , kefir and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Warm up 30 minutes in a water bath and apply on the head, rubbing into the roots of the hair. Hold for half an hour and rinse with warm water with a mild shampoo

Mask based on vegetable oils

1 tablespoon of cocoa butter warmed in a water bath before melting. Add 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil and wheat germ oil to the resulting mass and mix thoroughly. Allow the mixture to cool slightly and add egg yolk to it. Mix well and apply to the scalp, then warm it with a towel. After an hour after washing, wash the mask with warm water and shampoo.

Mask made of cocoa, cognac and yolk

Take 2 tablespoons of cocoa, 1 yolk and 1 tablespoon of cognac. Stir well, warm in a water bath and rub into clean scalp. Then top it with a towel or a cap. After an hour wash off with warm water.

11. Regularly rub in the scalp of aroma oil, which relieve the problems associated with dryness and flaking, the appearance of excessive fat, hair loss. They can be purchased at any pharmacy. With dry skin the oils of geranium, tea tree, lavender and lemon perfectly combine; with oily skin - eucalyptus, thyme and rosemary; when hair falls out - pine, orange and cedar. The main condition is to follow the rules of choice of aromatic oils and their acceptable dosage. It is also useful to improve nutrition at least 3 times a week rub in the scalp burdock oil .

12. To normalize blood circulation, improve hair growth and work of the sebaceous glands is very useful scalp massage. It should be carried out with gentle circular motions with spread fingers across the entire surface of the head, moving in the direction from the temples to the crown, including the area behind the ears. For greater effect, you can combine massage with aromatic oils.