NANOGEN Thickening Hair Treatment Shampoo for Women 240ml

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Dr Anita Takwale, consultant dermatologist and hair specialist for Stratum Dermatology Clinics, explains how most people notice hair thinning and shedding, but many overlook scaling, itching and burning in the scalp linked with thinning, mistaking it to be due to dandruff. This can be an early sign of certain types of scarring alopecia which if ignored can lead to permanent hair loss. The best shampoo for hair loss and thinning hair – what should you look for? When it comes to growth-boosting shampoos, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman recommends looking for a product that supports overall health of your scalp in addition to your hair cuticle and hair follicle. “The scalp plays an important role in growing and maintaining strong, healthy hair,” she says. Therefore, you want to make sure it’s being properly nourished and treated for optimal hair health and growth. Tak YJ, Lee SY, Cho AR, Kim YS. A randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled clinical study of hair regeneration using adipose-derived stem cell constituent extract in androgenetic alopecia. Stem Cells Translational Medicine. 2020;9(8):839-849. doi: 10.1002/sctm.19-0410 Gavazzoni Dias MFR. Hair cosmetics: an overview. Int J Trichology. 2015;7(1):2–15. doi: 10.4103/0974-7753.153450 Now, a shampoo that only sits on your scalp for a minute at most can't magically lead to hair growth overnight. But (!) it can help "mask" hair loss by volumising and smoothing your hair, as well as contribute to better scalp health, which is ultimately the real answer to encouraging hair growth. This is why I personally lathered up with a whole bunch of shampoos to see which would be the best for my thinning hair, along with Cosmo US 's associate editor, Siena Gagliano who's experienced COVID-19-related hair loss.

Fagron Tricho Test (a genetic test for hair loss) recently found that 40% of women experience hair loss in their lifetime. Pair that statistic with the 8,000 plus monthly UK Google searches for 'hair loss in women' and you come to realise that it's an issue that many are experiencing and are looking for products to help. In terms of actual hair loss, there are several different types. "The two most common are androgenetic alopecia (hair thinning) and telogen effluvium, which is excessive daily hair shedding," Kingsley explains. "They are caused by completely different things and need different treatments." Aqua (Water), Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycol Distearate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Salicylic Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Sprout Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Dextran, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Sodium Benzoate, Glycine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera), Larix Europaea (Larch) Wood Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Beta-Glucan, Parfum (Fragrance), Zinc Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene. Root- or scalp-stimulating shampoos and conditioners: these aim to clear away root or scalp build-up and stimulate the hair follicles to encourage healthy hair growth.With over five years’ experience in beauty and health journalism, Florence has written for ELLE, Women’s Fitness, Sister Magazine, National Geographic Traveller and many more, with a strong sustainability angle thread through much of her work. On the other hand, telogen effluvium is characterised by very obvious, excess hair shedding, which is caused by some sort of internal disruption. This can be because of multiple factors, for example iron or vitamin D deficiencies. However, once you identify the cause and fix it, it almost always goes away. Certain ingredients can help to optimise the scalp environment and may in turn encourage growth, Kingsley tells us. They include: Keeping your scalp clean and at optimum health is key to achieving a fuller head of hair. Ingredients to look out for range from caffeine to peppermint oil to boost circulation, while proteins and keratin will help strengthen hair and give it more resilience.

Hair is primarily made from protein, so a diet deficient in protein can contribute to hair loss. We also require a number of nutrients for healthy hair follicle growth including iron and zinc, so any nutritional deficits may result in hair loss." Seasonal shedding We gave 700 testers — all with self-diagnosed mild to extreme hair loss or thinning — a shampoo and conditioner set to trial for between one and two months. If you just want to mask your thinning or hair loss, look for volumising shampoos with strong surfactants that remove oil and buildup on your scalp and weigh down your hair. But if you actually want to strengthen your damaged ends to make them look a bit fuller, try a bond-building shampoo (I love Olaplex No. 4 Shampoo). The cause of seasonal shedding is unknown, but studies show that more women than men suffer with it, and it often occurs in the autumnal months." Illness and stress This is usually noticed three to six months after giving birth. This is because when you are pregnant you have high levels of oestrogen, which is thought to keep the hair in the growth phase. After childbirth, the oestrogen levels drop, and this causes the hair to enter the resting phase. When these hairs shed and new hairs push through around three months later, you notice the sudden loss of hair." MenopauseLoing E, Lamarque E, Borel M. New targets in the battle against dandruff. J Cosmet Sci. 2017;68(1):107-113. Finally, prebiotic Beta Glucan deeply nourishes and rebalances the scalp’s natural microbiome, whilst Salicylic Acid performs a gentle chemical exfoliation to ward off itchiness and flakiness caused by pore-clogging sebum and product build-up. Being overzealous with heating tools and years of bleaching can also play a part in hair loss, especially around the hairline. Both contribute to breakage by making hair dry and brittle, eventually leading to hair fallout.

Technically, shampoos can’t regrow any missing patches of hair. However, what they can do is create the right environment to encourage your natural hair to grow as healthily as possible. Hair is left instantly revitalised with a silky-soft and smooth texture and visibly boosted shine and overall health.

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In the GHI lab, we also assessed anti-breakage shampoos by combing through hair switches that were treated with the product(s) and comparing them to untreated hair switches. The easier the treated switches were to comb, the less risk of hair breakages and fall out in real life. Many people will experience some degree of hair loss and thinning at some stage in their lives," explains Dr Sara Kayat, Viviscal’s medical ambassador. "Common causes are post-pregnancy, menopause, ageing, diet, seasonal shedding, illness, stress and medications." Aqua (Water), Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-11, Menthyl Lactate, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Phenoxyethanol, Menthol, Parfum (Fragrance), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Sodium Hydroxide, Anthemis Nobilis Flower (Roman Chamomile) Extract, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Sprout Extract, Dextran, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Potassium Sorbate, Benzoic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, beta-Glucan, Dehydroacetic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Glycine, Sodium Metabisulfite, Zinc Chloride. Bansal M, Manchanda K, Pandey SS. Role of caffeine in the management of androgenetic alopecia. Int J Trichology. 2012;4(3):185-186. doi: 10.4103/0974-7753.100096