Keep that head of hair naturally beautiful by taking good care of your scalp No matter how much attention you pay to your skin, there may be one place you’re forgetting. “The scalp is skin—an extension of the face,” reminds Mordechai Alvow, founder and CEO of the Yarok hair care line, and a New York City-based stylist (yarokhair). “You have to think about taking care of the scalp the same way you treat the skin on your face and body.” Ignoring the scalp can lead to a host of common issues like dandruff, psoriasis, and—just like on the rest of the body—dry patches or oil-related breakouts. Plus, Alvow explains, the condition of your scalp also has a direct effect on the health of your hair. “There are little glands under the scalp that deliver nutrients and natural oils to the hair, and that help protect the hair, hydrate it, and keep it on our heads,” he says. “If the scalp is not able to help deliver these oils, we can see dull or unruly hair, and split ends.” To help keep the scalp healthy, Alvow recommends a two-pronged attack: detoxification, to get rid of dirt and product build-up; and hydration, particularly when there have been changes in the weather or your diet, and when the hair and scalp have been exposed to pollution, sun, and sea salt or chlorine. Look for products that add moisture and won’t strip the scalp’s natural oils, as well as ones that will penetrate the scalp to re-condition the oil glands, and that will help treat any hair issues. bit.ly/1pzAz4E
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 22:20:50 +0000
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