Category: Shampoo

INCI Name	Function	Benefits
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate	Surfactant	Non-irritant foaming and cleansing agent. Safe and does not penetrate deeper tissue layers due to long molecular chain.
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate	Surfactant	Non-irritant foaming and cleansing agent. Safe and does not penetrate deeper tissue layers due to long molecular chain.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice	Soothing, Moisturizing and Nourishing Agent	Organic compound with multiple skin benefits. Both high nourishing and high moisturizing capability. Safe and biodegradable.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine	Surfactant	Organic antistatic compound derived from coconut. Non-irritant. Consisting of a long hydrocarbon chain. Antistatic coat keeps hair soft and easy to manage. Safe and biodegradable
Coco-Glucoside	Hair Conditioning Agent	Organic compound derived from coconut. Demonstrates excellent foaming and cleansing capability. Safe and biodegradable
Glyceryl Oleate	Hair Conditioning Agent	Naturally occurring oil found in peanut, olive and pecan. Excellent conditioning agent. Safe and biodegradable
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate	Surfactant	Organic compound derived from coconut. A mild cleanser that emulsifies water, oil and dirt. Safe and biodegradable
Decyl Glucoside	Nonionic Surfactant	Organic non-ionic milld cleansing compound. Safe and biodegradable.
PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether	Hair Conditioning Agent	An excellent non-silicon conditioning compound sharing similar characteristics to silicon. Makes hair soft, shiny and easy to manage.
Polyquatemium-7	Anti-Static, Film Forming & Hair Conditioning Agent	Used as an anti-static compound with high moisturizing capability. Coats and strengthens the hair.
Polyquatemium-10	Hair Strengthening, Film Forming & Hair Conditioning Agent	Used as an anti-static with high moisturizing capability. Coats and strengthens hair.
Panthenol	Long Lasting Moisturizing, Improves Hair Thickening & Prevents Hair Damage	Natural occurring Vitamin B5 with high moisturizing capability and wound healing capacity. Safe and biodegradable.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride	Anti-Static, Film Forming & Hair Strengthening Agent	An organic water soluble compound. Excellent conditioning agent that helps to smoothen, repair and strengthen hair.
L-Menthol	Cooling Agent	An organic compound extracted from corn mint and peppermint. Serves as an anti-bacterial agent and helps in rejuvenation of hair follicle and stimulate hair growth. Safe and biodegradable.
Oleo Europaea (Olive) Oil	Antioxidant	Organic compound extracted from olive seed. Helps in hair growth by increasing capillary blood flow and hair follicle regeneration. Safe and biodegradable.
Tocopheryl Acetate	Antioxidant & Rejuvenating Agent	Vitamin E. Organic compound. Helps in hair growth by increasing capillary blood flow and hair follicle regeneration. Safe and biodegradable.
Fragrance	Perfume	Premium and long lasting

 

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Primary Use:

Since its conception in the early 18th. Century shampoos serve one primary role and that was to cleanse the scalp and hair from accumulated sebum (natural oil secretion from the sebaceous glands of the skin), environmental pollution and chemical particles.

Secondary Use:

The “great scientific leaps” at the turn of the 20th. Century, saw innovative ideas to further enhance the formulation. This created a spectrum of shampoo ranges that now not only served to cleanse the scalp but also to condition, moisturize and protect it. So what are the secondary uses of the shampoo? These secondary functions are very much dependent on the formulation and the active ingredients used to create them.

1) Conditioning the hair so as to retain its softness while strengthening the hair root and shaft.

2) Moisturizing to prevent drying of both scalp and hair.

3) Providing essential vitamins and minerals for proper hair maintenance and growth

4) Providing antibacterial coverage

5) Retaining hair color. Some shampoos have dyes added to them is low concentrations so as to dye the hair while cleansing it. These colors are generally not “locked in” and are temporary.

6) Hair fillers to reinforce and strengthen damaged hair shaft.

7) Fragrance for the “during shower” and “post shower” relaxation feel.

These revolutionary innovations in shampoo formulation are ever evolving and each progressive step forward takes us closer to that one perfect shampoo that companies and customers dream about.

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The creation and early use of our common day scalp shampoo is not well documented. Some suggest that the first shampoos were created by the royal herbalists for the Egyptian Mamluk Sultanate in the early 16th. Century. However documented evidence point to Northern India as the original “birth place” of the shampoo sometime in the early 18th. Century. These early shampoos were made by blending berries, herbs and plant oils (in most cases coconut oil) into a thick paste that was gently massaged into the scalp. This thick herbal concoction was called “Champo” a word most probably derived from the sanskrit word “capayati” meaning to massage and sooth.

 

These Champos served a dual purpose of massaging and cleansing the scalp in a single seating. This trend caught on quickly throughout India and with the ever expanding British East India Company in Calcutta, the idea would subsequently reach the British shores through enterprising Indian entrepreneur in the early 19th. Century. The most notable of these being Sake Mahomed, who together with his Irish wife opened up a chain of Turkish baths in London. By the mid 19th. Century the idea had spread throughout Europe and by the late 19th. Century the traditional “Champo” underwent further “changes and refinement” both in France and Germany.

 

By the early 20th. Century the Champo’s thick pasty consistency had gradually given way to bars and liquid forms. Herbal extracts too had now given way to laboratory created compounds for “added” benefits. Manufacturing had now shifted from traditional small home based businesses to machine run factories, helping cut costs while increasing market accessibility. The traditional scalp massage used for relaxation had now changed to a cleansing scalp massage which one could self-indulge in the comfort of their own bathrooms, rather then having to frequent the traditional public baths where such services had become exclusive and offered at high prices. This shift in paradigm created a sudden burst of awareness in the importance placed on the shampoo both as a health and beauty product. This sudden increase in demand created a massive chain of innovative ideas that would propel this once traditional village product to a global must have product.

 

Some of these innovations included the introduction of pH balanced shampoos, 2 in 1 shampoos that both cleanse and condition. More recent innovations saw the introduction of deep cleansing shampoos, moisturizing shampoo and anti-bacterial shampoos. With all this said, a sense of awe and appreciation has to be given to the initial creators of the Champo and a sense of wonder if they ever could have imaged the impact their creation would have on modern society.

 

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Having a balanced diet at least once daily so as to provide your body, scalp and hair with all the nutrients required.

Shampooing your hair regularly to ensure your scalp is free from sweat and grit that causes both bacterial and fungal infections.

Invest in quality shampoos. Read and familiarize yourself with the ingredient list. Cheap shampoos are plentiful in both pharmacies and hypermarkets and always remember, they are cheap for the simple reason that the quality of the active ingredients are compromised. High priced branded shampoos are generally better since not only have these products been diligently researched, the active ingredients used are of a higher quality. Then again, not every expensive brand is good. So once again take time to read and research the brand before committing yourself towards a purchase. Shampoos are “long-term use” products so make sure you are comfortable with the brand.

Brand loyalty is important when it comes to the use of shampoos. Regularly changing shampoo brands will result in your scalp being forced to adapt to varying pH and chemical levels which can result in long term scalp and hair damage.

Making sure your hair remains moist every hour, every day, every year.

Comb your hair using hair brushes with well spaced bristles. If the bristles are too narrow, it can result in dislodging of tangled hair. Combing your hair should be done gently and methodically. No tugging No forcing No fighting.

Only look for certified hair stylists with a good sense of hair care to manage your hair.

Seek the help of your family doctor in the event you notice sudden excessive hair loss.

Hair loss can be a mirror of other systemic problems.

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As mentioned in our previous article, in cases of moderate to severe hair loss immediate medical attention is warranted. In most cases once the underlying medical problem has been treated, hair growth resumes. This however need not necessarily hold true. Clinical case studies have shown that the incidences of irreversible hair loss in post-management medical cases can be between 8 – 12%. Even though hair recovery is possible in a majority of cases hair thinning may be a persistent problem.
In problematic cases, 2 medications are available:

1) Minoxidil

Developed by Upjohn Company in the US in the 1950s. The drug was initially used for the treatment of ulcers. Subsequently these drugs were found to be powerful vasodilators and were used in the treatment of hypertension. During the initial trials in the early 1960’s a coincidental finding (which was a side effect of the drug) was noticed, unexpected hair growth within the trial group. This led to a topical version of Minoxidil for application over balding areas to help trigger hair growth.
From my personal experience prescribing and recommending Minoxidil, the results are not encouraging. I will agree that in about 35% of cases, hair growth was noted but this “new hair” was short lived and fell off prematurely even though the patients maintained good scalp and hair care. So off hand it is not a medication that I would readily recommend.

2) Finasteride

This is an oral medication that is used to treat male pattern baldness. First patented in 1984 and subsequently used in the early 1990’s. In women however the results have been not encouraging. The side effects for men being sexual dysfunction and gynecomastia (development of male breast tissue).

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In most cases multiple causative factors run concurrently over a prolonged period. Mild cases can generally be treated easily with little or no medical intervention required. Severe cases on the other hand will need immediate medical attention.
To simplify this complex topic, we will categorize it into the following subgroups:

1) Hereditary (also called Male Pattern Baldness or Androgenic Alopecia)

This type of hair loss is linked to familial hereditary traits. There has been a decades old misnomer that points squarely at the maternal X- Chromosome as the source of genetic balding. To date there isn’t sufficient data to verify this claim. Moreover the genome sequencing on the X-chromosome responsible for this trait still remains a scientific illusion. It has been proven however that in most cases of hereditary balding a combination of genetic factors from both paternal and maternal genes are responsible. Regardless of who is to blame, what is clear is that hereditary balding is permanent and irreversible. To date there exists no feasible treatment to reverse this. Generally the only options available are cosmetic procedures like hair replacement or transplant surgery and scalp expansion / reduction surgery. One way to help understand and accept your own “future” hair loss pattern is by observing balding patterns of close relatives. By gauging both the rate and extent their hairlines recede, you will be able to assess how fast the same would happen to you.

2) Medical causes

There are a host of diseases both acute and chronic that can cause anything from mild to severe alopecia. Some can result in permanent hair loss but generally most tend to be reversible once the underlying medical cause has been treated. Broadly speaking medical problems predisposing to hair loss can be broadly divided into 3 categories: Nutritional Disorders, Metabolic Disorders, Auto-Immune Connective Tissue Disorders (AICTD) and Dermatologic Disorders and Infections, Stress and sleep deprivation and lastly, medications.

3) Environmental and Occupational Factors

Environmental stresses have recently been gaining traction as an ever increasing cause of hair loss. Studies have shown that individuals staying in hot dry climates tend to have dried out brittle hair with excessive split ends. Occupational factors include working within a confined office space seated underneath an air-conditioning unit can result in a dehydrated scalp and the loosening of hair. Another example would be the wearing of safety helmets over long periods resulting in excessively sweaty scalps that predispose to both bacterial and fungal infections.

4) Hair Treatment and Styling

Hair loss can also be brought about by excessive torquing and tightening of hair over long periods of time (seen in braids, pony-tails, dread-locks, weaves and hair rollers). Tugging at already damaged hair can easily dislodge it. However these kinds of hair loss are generally reversible provided proper scalp care is maintained.

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