China Anti-Aging Promotion Association Cosmetics Industry Branch | From scalp to hair tips: How to create healthy hair? (I)

After you have a deep understanding of the relationship between the scalp and hair quality and are able to identify common scalp problems, it is time to use the correct method to scientifically care for your hair. Next, let's learn the first step of the scientific hair care process: choose the right shampoo product to help you create healthy hair.

The first step in scientific hair care: choose the right shampoo product

1. Gentle Cleansing:

When choosing a shampoo, an important consideration is its pH value. The natural pH of the scalp is about 4.5 - 5.5, which is slightly acidic. Therefore, we should choose a shampoo with a pH value close to this range, which can effectively clean the scalp and hair while minimizing damage to the scalp barrier. For example, some shampoos that use amino acid surfactants usually have a milder pH value, which can gently remove dirt and excess oil from the scalp without over-cleaning like traditional sulfate shampoos, which will disrupt the acid-base balance of the scalp.

2. Targeted care:

Since everyone's scalp condition is different, it is important to choose a targeted shampoo based on your own scalp problems.

If you have an oily scalp with strong oil secretion, you can choose an oil-control shampoo. This type of shampoo usually contains ingredients that can regulate the secretion of sebaceous glands, such as tea tree essential oil, salicylic acid, etc. They can effectively reduce the oil secretion of the scalp and keep the hair fresh.

For dry scalp, moisturizing shampoo is a better choice. This type of shampoo is generally rich in moisturizing ingredients, such as glycerin, hyaluronic acid, etc., which can replenish moisture for dry scalp and prevent scalp from peeling due to lack of water.

For people who are troubled by dandruff, anti-dandruff shampoo is the best choice. Anti-dandruff shampoo usually contains ingredients that can inhibit the growth of bacteria, such as zinc pyrithione and ketoconazole, which can effectively reduce the occurrence of dandruff.

3. Avoid Harmful Ingredients:

When choosing shampoo products, we also need to carefully check the product ingredient list and try to avoid products containing irritating ingredients.

Although sulfates, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, have strong cleaning ability, they are very irritating and can easily over-clean the scalp, causing dryness and itching of the scalp. Long-term use may also damage the scalp barrier.

Silicone oil is a common hair smoothener that can make hair smooth and shiny in the short term. However, silicone oil molecules are large and easily remain on the hair and scalp, clogging hair follicles and affecting the scalp's breathing and nutrient absorption.

Alcohol is volatile and can quickly dehydrate the scalp, causing it to become dry. For sensitive scalps, alcohol may also trigger allergic reactions.

Conclusion: Choosing the right shampoo product is the most basic step! After reading this article, have you learned how to choose the right shampoo? How effective is the shampoo product you are using now? Feel free to share your experience in the comments section!