Showing posts with label Scalp Issues. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scalp Issues. Show all posts

Sodium Chloride: The cause of my scalp issues

Over the past year or so I have been trying to get to the bottom of my itchy scalp problem, and no matter what products I tired I still couldn't seem to get my scalp to corporate.

I kind of gave up on trying to find a solution until a few months ago when I tried a new co wash cleanser, at the time I was trying to find a cheaper alternative to the Shea moisture co wash and I decided to try Pantene Pro-V Truly Natural Hair Co-Wash Conditioner when I initially used it my hair and scalp seemed fined however fast forward a few days and my scalp began to go crazy no amount of oil seemed to help.

After retracing my steps lol, I realised that it was the new co wash that was causing the problem, I googled some of the ingredients and one stood out sodium chloride which is the 10th ingredient.

Sodium chloride: better known as table salt, is used as a thickener in shampoos and conditioners containing sodium lauryl sulfate. It's a contributing factor to the eye irritation experienced with most shampoos, and it may also cause dry and itchy scalp. It may also cause hair loss. In shampoos containing ammonium-based surfactants, ammonium chloride is used instead. - Livestong.com

Now I keep a close eye on the Ingredients in my products just to avoid any future scalp problems.




Scalp Issues Part 2



I have recently been doing a lot of research into my scalp issues and I have decided to put a hold on applying oils, butters etc directly to my scalps. I made this decision mainly because I have been reading that applying oils to my scalp could block the natural oils my scalp produces which could result in me making my dry itchy scalp a lot worse.


So I have decided to eat more oily foods and drink alot more water in the hope that I can improve the condition of my scalp naturally.


Below is a list of foods that are good for helping produce more oils.
1. Salmon
2. Eggs
3. Chicken
4. Beef and
5.Oysters
6. Nuts (almonds)
7. Lentils

8. Carrots
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