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In difficult winter conditions, the scalp suffers no less than the skin of the face. Yes, it also becomes more vulnerable and dry, and in extreme cases it can begin to peel off. We’ll show you how to help her.
Why care for your scalp
Winter, especially long, is a test for skin and hair. At the ends, the strands usually become more brittle and dry, often electrified. But the scalp can behave differently: become more greasy or drier.
As a result, hair grows:
slower;
weaker;
thinner.
However, these typical winter problems can be prevented and thus keep the head in good shape until spring.
In winter, the scalp will experience stress both indoors and outdoors.
Winter scalp care tips
As you already understood, the main winter problem is dryness. Everything dries, from the ends of the hair to the top of the head. And the fact that the hair becomes more greasy at low temperatures outside the window is to blame for the same dryness that the scalp is forced to defend against, producing more sebum than usual. It is logical that care should be built on products aimed at moisturizing.
True, one shampoo or balm is not enough here. Since the skin of the scalp will have to:
cleanse;
exfoliate;
massage;
moisturize.
The main thing is to do it correctly and with the help of special care products.
Features of winter care for the scalp and hair
Exfoliate your scalp regularly with special exfoliating shampoos. This is necessary for the natural renewal of scalp cells.
Don’t wash your hair with too hot water. It dries out both the scalp and hair. The water must be warm.
Moisturize your scalp using tools designed specifically for her. Do not refuse masks, especially nourishing ones – but apply them only to the hair, retreating from the roots by a couple of centimeters. It is not recommended to “nourish” the scalp with them: she may not like silicones and oils.
Master the massage. Massage the entire surface of the scalp with the pads of your fingers, moving from the hairline on the forehead to the back of the head. This should be done immediately before washing, as massage can stimulate the production of sebum.
Wear a hat. And if you have long hair, add a hood to the hat, otherwise the frost will dry the strands. Frosty air causes spasm of the vessels of the scalp, which threatens at least slow growth, and even hair loss.
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Shampoos
The main requirement is a soft washing base plus moisturizing and nourishing effects.
Dercos Nutrients Nutri Protein Revitalizing Shampoo, Vichy
What you need in the winter, as the shampoo is delicate, contains mild cleansing ingredients and superfoods: pracaxi oil, rich in fatty acids, and quinoa bran – a source of proteins. This complex is added to the shampoo to strengthen the strands and make them shiny.
Soft physiological shampoo-gel Kerium, La Roche-Posay
Gently cleanses and exfoliates the scalp. Contains salicylic acid. It acts so delicately that it is suitable for owners of sensitive skin and children from the age of three. Without silicones.
Peelings
You can make your own scrub, but we vote for ready-made formulas.
Thanks to piroctone olamine and salicylic acid, the product effectively fights oily dandruff that is difficult to wash out, which shampoo cannot wash off.
Additional care
In winter, the scalp is in dire need of a special product for moisturizing and nourishing, which does not weigh down the roots and is easily washed off. We have found a product that meets all criteria.
Nourishing concentrate for scalp and hair Magic Elixir, Kiehl’s
Oil mix (avocado, rosemary, aloe and safflower) nourishes the scalp, creating favorable conditions for hair growth. Apply the composition with circular massaging movements on dry scalp, pay attention to the hair roots. Leave for ten minutes. Wash your hair with shampoo as usual.