I am often asked whether or not stress causes hair loss While many common conceptions about hair loss are myths, the belief that stress can effect hair shedding is a fact! The simple science is that stress can, through a convoluted route, cause an increase in your bodies’ levels of testosterone – a male hormone (androgen) …
Monthly Archives: September 2012
To Sulfate or Not To Sulphate?
You have most likely heard the latest buzz over sulfate free shampoo and if you have had a keratin treatment lately, you have probably been told that this is a must have for your hair to stay healthy!. If you haven’t, take a look on the back of your shampoo bottle and you’ll likely see ingredients likeSodium …
“But Doc I can only use ‘natural’ products on my hair because they are the best” B*** S***!
I am constantly being asked on Twitter and Facebook about a beauty product being “chemical free.” Claims like this really bug me because nearly EVERYTHING is a chemical. There is no such thing as a Chemical Free Sunscreen!!! Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide are CHEMICALS!! Alright, enough of that. I’ll calm down. But it does …
‘The more I spend, the better the product.’
Not necessarily. No names mentioned, but there are products on the market, costing way over £100 per pot which are basically no better than Vaseline. (Some even feel like Vaseline….) Disillusioning, no? On the other hand, not all expensive creams are rip-offs. Good, evidence-based raw ingredients for cosmetics can be pricy. And, if a cream contains several of these at functional strengths (rather than low dusting’ concentrations that …
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‘Good old-fashioned soap is purest for my skin.’
Yes – cleansing is important. Daily cleansing removes dirt, old make-up, excess oil and dead skin cells and helps control the bacterial load on your skin’s surface. But it’s vital to use the right cleanser for your skin type. Surprisingly, patients often ask me about simple soaps and feel that this ‘back to nature’ approach will benefit their skin, especially if it’s …
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