Key Ingredients
Hydralyzed Wheat Proteins:
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein reduces hair's porosity and strengthens it from within, making your hair healthier, shinier, and easier to style. These proteins increase your hair's ability to receive and retain moisture. It helps reduce breakage, eliminates frizz and tangles, and makes your hair appear fuller.
Citric Acid:
Citrus fruits: they are rich in antioxidants, essential vitamins, and citric acid (a form of vitamin C). Citric Acid is used in shampoo formulations to bring the pH levels down, which improves the hair's appearance and manageability by reducing frizz and excess oil.
Common causes of dandruff include: oily skin, other skin conditions, such as psoriasis, eczema, and seborrheic dermatitis, dry skin, infrequent shampooing.
- provide vitamin C, citric acid, flavonoid, and iron — all nutrients essential to hair and skin health
- balance the pH of the scalp to keep dandruff at bay
- strengthen hair follicles
- eliminate excess oils in the scalp that lead to buildup and scalp flakes
The citric acid present in lemon is a natural pH adjuster for the scalp, according to a 2015 studyTrusted Source.
Shampoos often include citric fruits, for their fragrant smell and ability to adjust the scalp to a 5.5 pH. This helps to:
- maintain neutrality
- prevent any adverse reactions and inflammation on the skin
- reduce the risk of dandruff
Citric acid is rich in vitamin C and B: Vitamin C has powerful antioxidant properties that not only help to strengthen hair follicles, & promote collagen production to help repair damaged skin cells. Vitamin B can help to improve skin conditions, even on the scalp. A 2017 studyTrusted Source indicates that a vitamin B deficiency can trigger nail infections, skin rashes, and seborrheic dermatitis — one of the leading causes of dandruff.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS):
SLS or Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a potent de-greaser as it binds to the dirt and grease on both your hair and scalp. After you rinse your hair, the grime is drawn down the drain by the SLS, similar to Dawn Dish Soap. Once the SLS is rinsed, the residue from the SLS can remain on the hair and scalp, following up with a second different shampoo for a second rinse is recommended if needed.
How To Apply:
Wet your hair: Ensure your hair is thoroughly soaked before applying the shampoo.
Apply the shampoo: Dispense a generous amount of shampoo onto your hands and rub them together to create a lather.
Massage into the scalp: Gently massage the shampoo into your scalp, ensuring you reach all areas, including the back of your head and nape.
Lather and rinse: Allow the shampoo to sit on your hair and scalp for a few seconds to allow it to fully penetrate and work. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Repeat if necessary: For a deeper clean, you can repeat the steps.
