Table of contents:
- What, the hell, causes thin hair?
- Tips for choosing the right shampoo for thin hair
- 1. Seaweed (seaweed), soy protein, and shea butter
- 2.Biotin (Vitamin B5)
- 3. Argan oil
- 4. Vitamin E
- 5. Ginseng
Shiny thick hair is a sign of healthy hair. Unfortunately, there are still many people who have problems with the thickness of their hair. Thin hair does make you feel confident and worry about going bald over time. It doesn't have to be like that, you know! If you know the cause and the right type of shampoo for thin hair, this problem can be easily resolved.
What, the hell, causes thin hair?
Most cases of thin hair stem from genetic factors, aka heredity. Even so, thin hair is not a guarantee of baldness.
If your family members don't have the same hair problem, your thin hair could be affected by your diet and unhealthy lifestyle so far. People who don't eat enough protein, zinc, B vitamins and biotin tend to lose hair that is thin and prone to loss. These three nutrients work together to strengthen the structure of the hair shaft and accelerate hair growth. Plus, a diet high in saturated fat and high glycemic index value, without you knowing it, also makes hair damaged quickly.
Another contributing factor to thin hair is lack of personal hygiene. Dandruff and oily hair from rarely shampooing can prevent new hair from growing. So, make sure you regularly take care of your hair, and choose the right shampoo so that the problem does not creep up.
Tips for choosing the right shampoo for thin hair
A good shampoo for owners of thin hair can be seen from the ingredients. When at the supermarket when you want to buy a new shampoo, check whether the product of your choice contains the following ingredients:
1. Seaweed (seaweed), soy protein, and shea butter
A study from Korea states that the combination of seaweed, soy and shea butter helps strengthen hair so that it does not break easily and fall out.
Seaweed stimulates the growth of healthy scalp cells to make way for the formation of new hair follicles. The active ingredients in seaweed can also prevent baldness. Meanwhile, soy protein and shea butter are beneficial for strengthening the roots and hair strands.
2.Biotin (Vitamin B5)
The benefits of biotin and pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) have long been believed to strengthen and thicken hair and reduce hair loss.
In the body, biotin reacts with enzymes produced in the adrenal glands which produce amino acids to produce protein. Hair is made of a special protein called keratin. That is why biotin is believed to be useful for helping new healthy hair growth.
Biotin can also help repair hair damaged by too much shampooing and exposure to heat, either from the sun or the heat from styling tools such as flat iron or hairdryer.
3. Argan oil
Argan oil is often used by the public Middle East for beauty skin care. But apart from hair, argan oil is also beneficial for keeping hair strong and soft, while preventing it from split ends and dandruff.
4. Vitamin E
In addition to containing the three nutrients above, a good shampoo for thin hair should ideally contain vitamin E. The antioxidants contained in vitamin E work to improve blood circulation to the scalp, helping to repair hair loss and strengthen the hair shaft. A healthy scalp can support thick and healthy new hair growth.
5. Ginseng
A 2012 study by the Korea University College of Medicine found that red ginseng could be a natural alternative treatment for baldness.
The report is supported by a study belonging to the University of Maryland Medical Center which states that the antioxidants in ginseng can support the health of your heart and blood vessel systems to maintain healthy blood flow. The smooth flow of blood to the scalp can help promote the growth of new, healthy hair.
