Posted on June 14, 2009 with No Comments
For several years I had a fairly oily scalp and began to get some flakes. I began looking for the best anti dandruff shampoo I could find.
I tried mosy of the name brands – Head & Shoulders included. Nothing really worked for me until I began using a shampoo (Follicleanse) that had Zinc in it.
I wrote a post a few weeks ago about Zincadone. Its also known as Zinc PCA and is a very effective ingredient used in anti dandruff shampoos. As a note, within a few days my hair scalp wasn’t so oily and in a week or two the few flakes I had were gone too.
I generally don’t plug a product, but Follicleanse is know my favorite. I use it 2-3 times a week, alternating with an un-named product I like as well. Here is a snippit I found related to the Zinc and dandruff.
What Causes Dandruff?
Flakes and itching usually caused by oil, toxins, pollutants and harsh hair care products that have been deposited on the scalp over a period of time. Malfunctioning sebaceous glands too sometimes produce an excess of oil which result in dry, flaking, itchy scalp and greasiness.
The Ideal Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
The most effective shampoo has the ability to eliminate pollutants and reduce flaky scalp and white flakes. It should be able to break down the presence of bad oils in the scalp without stripping your hair of its natural oils. The presence of Zinc PCA, which is a naturally derived compound used for the regulation of oil production by the sebaceous glands is highly beneficial and breaks down cholesterol that often leads to flaky scalp.
The Best Anti Dandruff Shampoo for Flakes and Itching
Anyway, I have several friends who have the same flaking problems – I told them my favorite anti dandruff shampoo and am now telling you. Good luck and let me know what you think.
Tags: Anti Dandruff, anti-seborrheic, dandruff, flakey scalp, itchy scalp, oily hair, scalp flakes, Shampoo, Zinc PCA
Category: Anti Dandruff, Hair Care Products, Shampoo
Posted on June 11, 2009 with No Comments
If you suffer from slow growing hair or thinning, you’re joining millions who do also.
Slow growth is generally a result of heredity, hormone shifts, use of contraceptives (oral), DHT and sometimes scalp diseases – alopecia, dermatitis, scalp psoriasis, and in some rare instances, use of damaging hair products.
If you have sudden slowing or shedding, you might consider getting an analysis done by an approved Trichologist or your personal dermatologist.
A dermatologist should be able to identifiy typical symptoms of scalp or skin diseases, determine a diagnosis, as well recommend proper treatment. A Trichologist is a researcher and practitioner who studies the hair and scalp. Though a bit more difficult to find, they are generally certified and have been required to study for years. They are often well versed in various symptoms and often provide effective solutions.
Sudden slowing of growth in women is most related to hormonal changes – those that occur during or after pregnancy, menopause, changes to or beginning birth control, and from some medications.
For men, the cause is often onset of DHT accumulation. Interestingly, using the correct hair products can either arrest, stop or reverse slowness – and are an excellent solution for good hair growth.
The best hair growth products help stimulate regrowth while providing overall nutrition to the scalp and follicles. Hair vitamins, root stimulants, as well as shampoos and conditioners can help rejuvenate improved growth, while increasing thickness and shine.
Hair Vitamins – Generally formulated for follicle health, ….supplements often contain concentrations of B-12, Chlorophyll, Biotin, Niacin and a of host amino acids vital to developing healthy protein bonds…
Shampoos & Conditioners – …work well to remove obstacles to growth, namely clogged follicle pores, excessive oil, and DHT. For men, DHT is a leading cause of balding. Special DHT shampoo is formulated with Zinc PCA or Trichogen that neutralize DHT as well as regulate and control oil production. By adding strength with rice and silk proteins, you improve strength, reduce breaking and damage, and “open the gate” to renewed growth.
Topical Applications – Follicle stimulators, root stimulants, and growth sprays… found in foams, droppers, or sprays, topical applications are often formulated with Minoxidil, Trichogen, and soluble vitamin complexes that stimulate root, bulb and shaft development.
The Best Hair Growth Products
Tags: DHT, dht blocker, dht inhibitor, follicle stimulator, Hair Growth, hair regrowth, minoxidil, slow growing hair, sudden hair loss, trichogen, Zinc PCA
Category: DHT, Hair Care Products, Hair Growth, Hair Vitamins
Posted on April 27, 2009 with No Comments
Zincidone (Zinc PCA) is a an effective ingredient used in popular clarifying shampoos such as Follicleanse and for products developed to block DHT. Zinc PCA has been shown to reduce sebum production as well as blocking the conversion of 5-Alpha Reductase Enzymes. Reduced sebum flow helps guard onset of Seborrheic Dermatitis believed to be the result of yeast and oil forming bacteria.
Zincidone tested at 10-7m reduces 5″ alpha reductase power by 65%. At 1%, in vivo tests have exhibited a 22% reduction in sebum flow. Barnet Products Corporation
Needless to say, its’ efficacy for products for oily hair or to inhibit DHT are measurable, making it well suited for hair loss, thinning in men and for deep-cleaning and regulating excessive scalp oils.
Tags: anti-seborrheic, dht blocker, dht inhibitor, education, hair loss, Ingredients, oil production, oily hair, Seborrheic Dermatitis, shampoos, thinning hair, Zinc PCA
Category: DHT, Ingredients, Seborrheic Dermatitis
