From hair washing and shampoo alternatives: 3 experts respond
If the cowashing works, if you have to become a fan of the current "without shampoo" or not too much and alternatives to space the washes.
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Rivers of ink have been written about how many times you have to wash your hair, if it is good every day, twice a week ... if that was not enough, every day the currents get stronger #nopoo or without shampoo to space washing and even as in very extreme cases, avoid them for months as in the case of Virginia Tapp for an ecological issue and respect for the environment as to avoid chemicals that attack your hair ... So, we tell you if there really is that wash your hair from the hand of experts and some alternatives to shampoo that can space your hair washes. But is all that glitters in the stream #nopoo or without shampoo? The experts respond.
"We all wash our hands with soap (not only with water) when we want to have them clean, however, we do not wash our hands every five minutes because it is not beneficial for the skin, the same thing happens here, you have to wash your hair with shampoo in its proper measure and always with a shampoo that is soft to the scalp and suitable for our hair type.Using a mask or conditioner is always beneficial because it will soften the cuticle, but if they are used without having previously washed the hair You have to count on the fact that they are going to be added to dirty hair, like using deodorant without showering, "says Maria Castán , Wella's global scientific expert.
Cowashing: can the conditioner replace the shampoo?
Every time there are more adepts to cowashing or to use a conditioner that respects the hair and the environment to clean their hair instead of shampooing or to space their washes. But is it really good for the hair?
Isabel Márquez , director of R + D + i of Fridda Dorsch , tells us that "in the environment there are many suspended particles, smoke, dust, odors ... besides the own sweat and sebum that we generate naturally, so for these reasons, no doubt, it is necessary to maintain regular washing habits.However, it is true that the synthetic residues accumulated in the hair, make it easier for this type of substance to adhere and therefore, the hair becomes more dirty and before. "
Shampoos without sulfates, natural ... choose the one that suits you the most!
And in addition to that we must add that sulfates, present in most hair shampoos dry hair for its aggressive assets and can generate a rebound effect on the secretion of sebum, according to the expert, because "the body detects that its natural protection is being removed aggressively and it reacts generating more sebum, so we recommend a gentle wash with gentle, sulfate-free natural cleansing agents. "
And is that the Spanish organic cosmetics firm has a specific conditioner formulated with natural ingredients and group B vitamins, zinc and vegetable oils that soften and prevent breakage and fall and also, the entire product is biodegradable, leaves no residue in hair and keeps the hair clean longer by lengthening the need to repeat the wash.
To improve the appearance of the mane after washing, the doctor and scalp expert, Sergio Vañó , also recommends in addition to washing some tricks and good cosmetic practices such as insisting on a good rinse and making another last rinse with cold water to seal the cuticle.
Masks or conditioner for your hair: you choose!
The main purpose of a shampoo is to remove dirt and grease from the hair, to clean the hair. Daniel Campbell , hair expert at Lush Cosmetics , however, points out that "a co-wash or conditioner is also designed to condition and clean the hair in the same way as the shampoo, maintaining that" the worst thing we can do is remove all the sebum of our scalp , since those oils are there to protect our hair and the function of co-wash is to gently cleanse the hair and condition it by removing excess fat and smoothing the cuticle to seal the hair. "
The fresh British cosmetics firm, which carries out campaigns in favor of environmental preservation, has Avocado co-wash rich in fresh avocado and olive oil to hydrate hair, rosemary, infusion of nettle and lavender, toning effect of the scalp and cider vinegar that adds shine.
How much can we be with unwashed hair
According to Dr. Sergio Vañó, there is no problem in washing your hair frequently both daily and every two days and "it is the healthiest thing to keep it clean and eliminate seborrhea and scales of the scalp," he says.
Because if you do not wash, "the seborrhea will cause a dirty appearance of the hair, and even many patients who have predisposition to dermatitis of the scalp can get worse so we recommend even wash it daily with specific anti-dermatitis shampoos," says the expert.
In addition, the expert insists that medically there is no contraindication in washing hair and frequently and that hair washing is never going to be the cause of the hair falling over or will be the cause of any alopecia "because these they are produced by damage to the hair root that is a deep structure 3 millimeters from the skin of the scalp where shampoos do not reach ".
Isabel Márquez , director of R + D + i of Fridda Dorsch assures us that hair washing depends on each person, if we touch a lot of hair, our hormonal situation, our diet ... but the ideal is to do it with organic shampoos and natural In fact, the firm has made comparative tests to 50 women to see the different between their regular shampoo and organic shampoo and 94 percent of her noticed a looser and brighter mane with the second delaying the repetition of the wash even a week .
"When we change our habit of capillary cleaning from a shampoo with sulfates to another that performs the washing with soft natural ingredients, in two or three washings the scalp regulates the secretion of sebum downwards by detecting a gentle cleansing. in the same way, the absence of silicones and sulfates in the hair, makes it remain loose and bright for longer, "says Márquez .
On whether or not there is an ingredient that cleans the hair without shampoo
After hearing that the natural banana mask and bicarbonate can clean the hair, we wonder if there is an ingredient that does that "cleaning" function of our hair. And the answer is yes.
"Instead of conventional soaps or sulfates, we incorporate our active natural hair products derived from coconut, which have proven to be very effective in emulsifying and eliminating fats in the hair, as well as the different substances that adhere to the hair, but in a gentle way. always preserving capillary health "says Márquez.
Also do not forget that some foods rich in antioxidants, omega 3 and essential fatty acids have important benefits for hair and "help maintain the quality and repair of our cells delaying the effects of aging as it also occurs in the hair", concludes Márquez .
Cleansing powders that work for your hair
It has also been debated a lot if the powder shampoo works to clean the hair and Daniel Campbell from Lush Cosmetics assures us that yes. "The talc and the corn starch of our No Drought shampoo absorbs excess oil from the hair and the oils ensure that the hair stays shiny and smooth, in addition to its texturizing effect that adds extra volume to your hair", states .
Masks and other hair treatments
As for the masks and cleansing hair treatments , each one has a function, olive oil provides hydration, sea salt, volume, clay, protection for the scalp and honey and mint, thicken and They volumize fine hair , Campbell tells us .
But of course, always accompanied by gentle cleansing cosmetics that do not endanger the health of the hair or the environment. Do not forget that Lush has been a pioneer in launching the solid shampoo that saves plastic and product in each wash, keeping your hair clean and saving the dumping of tons of plastic to the oceans.