How is one supposed to know which type of shampoo to choose from if there are a hundred brands all scrambling to get the attention of a million consumers? Easy. Listen to the only harbinger of wisdom that best knows what is good or bad for its health - your hair. Though the hair is - technically - a bunch of dead skin cells, they have varying characteristics. Keep reading to find out how to get the best out of shampoos being offered in today?s market, and more importantly, how to avoid shampoos that may actually damage your hair, or make hair fall out.
1. First things first, know your hair.
It is best to get intimate with it. The hair is literally called one?s crowning glory for a reason, it is on top of the head and is the first thing one usually touches first thing in the morning. Haven?t touched your hair today? Go ahead and do so now. Does it feel thin? Is it oily? Is it dry? Full? Coarse?
Permed hair will usually need a shampoo that is specifically manufactured for regularly styled and / or chemically treated hair.
If you have colored hair (red, auburn), you will need a shampoo that is not harsh and will not take off the colors you naturally have.
There are shampoos for oily, thin, coarse and dandruff-prone hair. Work from how and what your hair really is and from there, start to search for the shampoo that caters to it.
2. Be aware, beware.
Pay attention to the list of ingredients found on the back of the shampoo bottle! The Food & Drug Administration has checked the elements manufacturers put in their shampoos, but do your own checking as well. This is as according to your own unique and personalized judgment as well as hair wisdom.
Avoid shampoos that contain waxy substances. These harm the hair more than they care for it. Most over the counter shampoos contain wax so be aware of what you purchase. Professional shampoos, though a bit more expensive than the regular ones, usually contain none of this.
Shampoos with ammonium are usually harsh to the hair. Sodium lauryl sulfate is not that gentle. Sodium laureth sulfate is mild and tender to the hair, it is a good find.
3. To feel is to believe
Do not believe claims from manufacturers that one should use their whole product line in order to get hair that is perfectly right for you!
All shampoos clean the hair just similarly as all soaps clean the face and that all moisturizers moisturize. It makes little or no difference at all for your hair if this specific brand is used more often than the other. All shampoos leave a little bit of residue on the hair when washed. This keeps the hair cuticle smooth and clean. It matters very little if one mixes and matches a brand of hair product from another. If your hair feels clean, most probably it is.
4. A lot of foam does not mean shampoo is best
When washing the hair, foam appears because surface molecules pull themselves together around air. A lot of foam means a lot of tiny bubbles. It does not necessarily mean the shampoo?s cleansing ability is good, contrary to what hundreds of shampoo commercials made us think. It only means that too much shampoo was used on the hair. Foam or not, the most excellent way to know how good a shampoo performs is how the hair is after it has been lathered and rinsed by it. Does the hair fly away? Does it appear limp? Is the hair dry? The scalp itchy? Decide for yourself.
5. Ask a professional
Being sure beats the guess work that comes from determining which shampoo to purchase. The only major difference of a professional hair product from a non-professional hair product - believe it or not - is the price.
There are professional-made shampoos which cost not more than five dollars. This is the exact price one usually pays for a regular non-professional shampoo bottle. Quality counts more than being pricey. Pay attention to the contents of the bottle - that is, the ingredients, not the price tag.
Admittedly though, there are expensive shampoo products that come from professionals. But the bottom line is, if you don?t want to compromise your top, go professional.
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Filed under Moisturizer News and Updates by Moisturizer News.
Thursday, February 8, 2007
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Lemon oil: Unveil Its Majestic Magnificence
In our daily life, lemon is very common and often unnoticed by us. But most of us are unaware of its magnificent power in aromatherapy. Yes, in aromatherapy, lemon oil is used as a necessary component.
The outer peel of lemon is used to extract lemon oil. Usually, cold pressing method is followed for distilling the oil. Lemon oil is pale yellow to slight green-yellow colored. This oil contains fresh fragrance of lemon. The best lemon oil is produced in Sicily.
Rapid inducement of metabolism and fat burning cells are one of the main functions of lemon oil. It has been scientifically proved that in activating the center of the hippocampus and triggering left brain, lemon oil plays a significant role.
Enlivenment of brain and upliftment of body are an important function of lemon oil as well. Usage of the oil for relieving depression and increasing memorizing power is quite popular. This oil also acts as a physical tonic in stimulating blood circulation and toning the body while reducing weight. In case of refreshing and energizing body and mind, the importance of the oil is simply inescapable.
The antiseptic nature of this oil is the main reason behind the usage of this oil for purifying air, infected area and killing air borne germs. For strengthening body immune system as well as stimulating white blood cell formation, lemon oil is widely recommended. You can use this oil for preventing the diseases like colds, flu etc.
Various skin treatments can be done with this oil as well. For controlling acne, healing oily skin, relieving scalp problems like, seborrhea and dandruff, in aromatherapy, lemon oil is used.
As an essential oil, lemon oil blends well with carrier oils like, cinnamon, clove, rosemary, basil, fennel, tea tree and eucalyptus. But before using the oil, always test a small amount for checking sensitivity and allergic reaction. In case of pregnancy or undergoing some other treatment, consultation with a doctor is necessary. Remember, after applying the oil on skin; do not come to sunlight at least for 3-4 hours. And needless to say, the best result will come in case of using highest quality oils. So, buy lemon oils from some renowned and trustworthy shop.
Significance of lemon oil is inevitable to remain fit and fine. In aromatherapy, this oil is used for healing skin as well as other problems. So, let your body get a holistic touch of nature with lemon oil.
About the Author
Cindy Boswell is working with the New Directions UK. She has also been involved in the research work on plants and oils for a long time. To find Lemon oil, Tea tree oil, essential oils, wholesale, wholesalers, wholesale essential oils you need to visit http://www.newdirectionsuk.com
Article Source: http://articles.simplysearch4it.com/article/48589.html
The outer peel of lemon is used to extract lemon oil. Usually, cold pressing method is followed for distilling the oil. Lemon oil is pale yellow to slight green-yellow colored. This oil contains fresh fragrance of lemon. The best lemon oil is produced in Sicily.
Rapid inducement of metabolism and fat burning cells are one of the main functions of lemon oil. It has been scientifically proved that in activating the center of the hippocampus and triggering left brain, lemon oil plays a significant role.
Enlivenment of brain and upliftment of body are an important function of lemon oil as well. Usage of the oil for relieving depression and increasing memorizing power is quite popular. This oil also acts as a physical tonic in stimulating blood circulation and toning the body while reducing weight. In case of refreshing and energizing body and mind, the importance of the oil is simply inescapable.
The antiseptic nature of this oil is the main reason behind the usage of this oil for purifying air, infected area and killing air borne germs. For strengthening body immune system as well as stimulating white blood cell formation, lemon oil is widely recommended. You can use this oil for preventing the diseases like colds, flu etc.
Various skin treatments can be done with this oil as well. For controlling acne, healing oily skin, relieving scalp problems like, seborrhea and dandruff, in aromatherapy, lemon oil is used.
As an essential oil, lemon oil blends well with carrier oils like, cinnamon, clove, rosemary, basil, fennel, tea tree and eucalyptus. But before using the oil, always test a small amount for checking sensitivity and allergic reaction. In case of pregnancy or undergoing some other treatment, consultation with a doctor is necessary. Remember, after applying the oil on skin; do not come to sunlight at least for 3-4 hours. And needless to say, the best result will come in case of using highest quality oils. So, buy lemon oils from some renowned and trustworthy shop.
Significance of lemon oil is inevitable to remain fit and fine. In aromatherapy, this oil is used for healing skin as well as other problems. So, let your body get a holistic touch of nature with lemon oil.
About the Author
Cindy Boswell is working with the New Directions UK. She has also been involved in the research work on plants and oils for a long time. To find Lemon oil, Tea tree oil, essential oils, wholesale, wholesalers, wholesale essential oils you need to visit http://www.newdirectionsuk.com
Article Source: http://articles.simplysearch4it.com/article/48589.html
Monday, February 5, 2007
My Hair
Yesterday night I shampooed my hair with Garnier Anti Dandruff. Sometimes I use Head & Shoulders but that seems to make my scalp itch.
Have you ever scratched your head and a pile of dandruff fell of your head right in front of your eyes? Isn't it embarrased when someone actually sees this?
Have you ever scratched your head and a pile of dandruff fell of your head right in front of your eyes? Isn't it embarrased when someone actually sees this?
Sunday, February 4, 2007
Max Chang Min and his dandruff issue on Ya Shim Man Man
This is a bizarre clip. This is a cut from SBS Ya Shim Man Man (?), Oct 2nd 2006 edition where Max Chang Min talks about himself having dandruff when he was in puberty and the ridiculous thing he did with it while examining it with a magnifying glass.
Saturday, February 3, 2007
Health Tips
I found some health tips that may interest you all.
Green Lemon Juice
Squeeze Lemon Juice to Ice cubes.
1 lemon ice cube to put in 500 cc water
Drink at least 3 cups a day
1 lemon =2 ice cubes
Good for: - shrink pores, prevent and clear pimples, clear off blemishes and losing weight. People called in to say it helps to clear dandruff also. Can prevent food poisoning, high blood pressure, tiredness…..
Lemon Juice Lemon Juice can be use to dab on face with cotton or washing face but not on wounds or cuts
Pregnant women also can drink but limit to 3 cups a day and not too sour.
Results: 1 to 3 months later
FOR WOMEN ONLY
Carrot Juice (Mix) – 2 cups
Carrot Juice – 200gm
Celery – 100 gm
Red or Green Apple – 100 gm – Peel skin and cut to big pcs.
Grind Celery first , then carrot and last apple
Good for: – anaemia, after exercise muscle ache, shoulder ache, constipation, women no milk, for children – far yue pu liang
FOR MEN – ESPECIALLY IF THEY LIKE TO EAT MEAT
Puor Chye + Apple Juice – 1 cup
Puor Chye (spinach) – 100grm – fold into 2 each
Red or Green Apple – 100 gm – peel skin
Fresh milk – 500 cc
Grind puor chye, then apple, pour into cup the add milk and stir
Good for : get rid of toxic in the body through eating too much meat, easily tired and heal wound faster
I sourced this from http://laibw.wordpress.com/2007/02/
Green Lemon Juice
Squeeze Lemon Juice to Ice cubes.
1 lemon ice cube to put in 500 cc water
Drink at least 3 cups a day
1 lemon =2 ice cubes
Good for: - shrink pores, prevent and clear pimples, clear off blemishes and losing weight. People called in to say it helps to clear dandruff also. Can prevent food poisoning, high blood pressure, tiredness…..
Lemon Juice Lemon Juice can be use to dab on face with cotton or washing face but not on wounds or cuts
Pregnant women also can drink but limit to 3 cups a day and not too sour.
Results: 1 to 3 months later
FOR WOMEN ONLY
Carrot Juice (Mix) – 2 cups
Carrot Juice – 200gm
Celery – 100 gm
Red or Green Apple – 100 gm – Peel skin and cut to big pcs.
Grind Celery first , then carrot and last apple
Good for: – anaemia, after exercise muscle ache, shoulder ache, constipation, women no milk, for children – far yue pu liang
FOR MEN – ESPECIALLY IF THEY LIKE TO EAT MEAT
Puor Chye + Apple Juice – 1 cup
Puor Chye (spinach) – 100grm – fold into 2 each
Red or Green Apple – 100 gm – peel skin
Fresh milk – 500 cc
Grind puor chye, then apple, pour into cup the add milk and stir
Good for : get rid of toxic in the body through eating too much meat, easily tired and heal wound faster
I sourced this from http://laibw.wordpress.com/2007/02/
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