We are all familiar with preventative skincare. We use SPF to prevent our skin from being damaged by the sun and we use anti-aging products to prevent wrinkles. But did you know that there is also preventive hair care? Here’s what you need to know about it.
Why do we need preventive hair care?
Unlike our skin, our hair is constantly growing. So maybe taking care of your hair is more something you do for the here and now, and not for the future, right? Well, not quite. Our hair can become thinner as we age. We see this especially in men, who often suffer from a reduced hairline later in life. We women can also suffer from thinning hair. But is this something you can prevent? Yes, that’s possible! The health of our hair largely depends on the health of our scalp. After all, our hair grows from our scalp. You can think of your hair here just like a plant: if the soil is bad, the plant will not be able to grow well.
Your scalp can be damaged by the products you use and by external damage. This damage can ultimately lead to reduced hair growth and therefore thinner hair.
How do you use preventive hair care?
To practice preventive hair care, you can think of your scalp in many ways the same as your face. It is important for this skin that it is well hydrated and that it is exfoliated occasionally. For this we recommend using an exfoliating hair serum or opting for a scalp scrub. We do not recommend this second option for people with sensitive skin or damaged hair. You can also opt for a serum to hydrate your scalp. We recommend choosing a product that contains vitamin C and preferably zinc. These ingredients also help protect your scalp against external damage. This is where the preventive part of skincare comes in. A healthy scalp means healthy hair, so from now on, include your scalp in your hair care routine. This is something that will benefit you later in life. And you don’t always have to purchase expensive products for this, you can also make an effective hair serum yourself. For example with ginger.
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