What do you think makes hair healthy, strong, and lustrous versus weak, brittle, and dry?
Answer: a good hair care routine. In addition to the natural texture and condition of our hair, it’s also subject to environmental stressors like tightly pulled-back styles, pollution, and humidity. Though we all use basic products like shampoos and conditioners to counter their effects, they’re not all created equal. Hair care products that don’t do what they’re supposed to or have harmful chemicals may even cause more damage.
So, what ingredients should you specifically look for in your hair care products? If you don't know which ingredients make your hair happy or need a little help figuring out what works for you, here are our top 3 secret ingredients to help put you on the right track. (Hint: they may surprise you!)
1. Caffeine
Caffeine is a naturally occurring ingredient found in coffee, tea, and other plants. But did you also know that caffeine helps stimulate the scalp, promotes blood flow, and encourages healthy hair growth?
Because of its antioxidant properties, studies have shown that caffeine can help hair grow and stop hair loss.
Moreover, a lab experiment from 2007 showed that caffeine from coffee prevented DHT (dihydrotestosterone) from having an adverse effect on male hair follicles. Caffeine also helped produce longer, broader hair roots because it induced hair shaft elongation. Additionally, it extended anagen, the stage responsible for hair growth. The study also found that caffeine promotes development in female hair follicles.
2. Ginseng
For thousands of years, traditional Korean medicine has utilized the ginseng plant. Although it is most frequently used to boost the immune system, it is also known for its antioxidant qualities and tendency to lessen circulatory system stress.
Ginseng helps strengthen the hair follicles and roots by increasing dermal cells on the scalp. This not only promotes the growth of new strands but also stops hair loss and breakage.
It also has an antibacterial ingredient that can remove dandruff from the scalp and stop it from coming back. As a result, hair follicles should remain flake-free with continued exposure to ginseng.
3. Taurine
Taurine is an important amino acid that supports healthy cellular function and makes you feel less tired. It is a chemical that is naturally found in the body, especially in the muscles and brain.
However, taurine is beneficial to the hair as well. Androgenetic alopecia, which accounts for 95% of all cases of hair loss, is brought on by a combination of heredity, the male hormone DHT, and stress.
The primary cause of androgenetic alopecia has been identified as TGF-B1, a protein secretion that has several cellular functions. Taurine helps shield hair follicles against its effects by shrinking them and promoting fibrosis (forming scar tissue).
Additionally, another study in 2013 conducted at the University of Seoul in South Korea showed that taurine not only prevented hair loss caused by TGF-B1 but also lessened the effects of stress. It also contains anti-aging ingredients for rejuvenation and resilience creating thicker, fuller, and healthier-looking hair while protecting the scalp.
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Ninety percent of users experienced a decrease in hair loss while 85% noted healthier-looking hair. Meanwhile, 70% noticed that their hair grew faster by using Revita shampoo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are caffeine and ginseng good for your hair?
Caffeine is a stimulant that helps promote blood flow. When you have caffeine in your body, it stimulates the adrenal glands and causes more blood to flow to the scalp. This can help with hair growth by increasing the amount of oxygen reaching your follicles which helps strands grow faster.
Ginseng also stimulates blood flow and has been shown to help with hair growth by increasing the number of nutrients and oxygen reaching your hair follicles.
Does taurine make your hair grow?
Taurine is an amino acid that's found in high levels in protein-rich foods like meat and seafood. It's also present in some energy drinks and supplements. It's believed that taurine can help your body absorb nutrients more effectively which can impact hair growth.
