THE hair can become a real headache in terms of maintenance, no pun intended! Faced with the ever-increasing range of shampoos and treatments, it is difficult to make the right choice and distinguish what is good and what is not for your hair. We are not all in the same boat when it comes to hair. While some people have an irritated scalp, others will complain of dry ends or, on the contrary, greasy hair. For this reason, not all products are suitable for everyone.
Indeed, certain products, if used continuously, would tend to to dry out, oxidize, or on the contrary to grease the hair. “Obviously, this will also depend on the brandsexplains Arsène Meyer, hairdresser and make-up artist (coiffurearsene.com). But in general, certain shampoos can really damage hair over time.“.
However, there is indeed a reference for a restorative shampoo that could be unanimously approved according to Yuka ! Top Santé shares with you the brand rated 100/100. This independent mobile application allows you to scan products (food or cosmetics) and obtain clear information on its impact on health.
This is the reference Feste Shampoo Jojoba Apfel of Jean&Len. The brand relies on jojoba oil to nourish long hair and brittle ends. If Yuka validates this product 100%, it is in particular for the absence of harmful silicones and sulfates. The composition of the product only contains substances that are safe for health and the planet.
Shampoo: are there really any ingredients to avoid?
Shampoos, like many bathroom products, sometimes contain irritantsof the allergensor even endocrine disruptors or some nanoparticles. As an example, the benzyl salicylate, for example, is suspected of being an endocrine disruptor. It is present in many shampoo references.
The frequent presence of irritating substances in shower gels and shampoos has already been highlighted by analyses: they have raised alarms in particular regarding the sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and ammonium lauryl sulfateirritating to the eyes, skin and potentially the respiratory tract.
As to “hypoallergenic” or “sensitive skin” mentionsthey are not governed by any regulations and therefore do not guarantee the absence of allergens.
THE organic products are not free of irritant substances and allergens, since not all labels necessarily prohibit the use of this type of surfactant.
What is the right frequency to wash your hair?
Washing your hair too often alters the hydrolipidic film of the scalp. The fatal error? Wash your hair every day. You risk removing the natural protective film from the hair fiber which becomes more vulnerable to external aggression. Not to mention that if you have oily roots, you stimulate the gland that secretes excess sebum. “Ideally, you should space out your shampoos, 2 times a week, 3 times maximum, with gentle formulas for frequent use. Between two rituals, consider dry shampoo to refresh your hair”, according to the expert Jean-Louis David.
Good gestures : After detangling, wet your hair completely. The first shampoo is applied only to the roots. A small amount is enough. Massage the scalp with your fingertips using gentle circular movements to promote blood circulation. Leave it on for a few seconds and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. To thoroughly clean your lengths, then apply another dose. Emulsify and distribute the foam over your lengths before rinsing thoroughly.
