A large percentage of our population, both men and women, experience more than normal hair loss. There are drugs available to minimize hair loss and encourage new hair growth, but not everyone is comfortable using these products. Natural hair regrowth formulas that rely on plant based materials are readily available for the reduction of hair loss and new hair growth. The most effective products will be those whose ingredients block the production of DHT on the scalp. So, what does regrowing hair have to do with DHT?
DHT, or Dihydrotestosterone, is produced by the body when the hormone testosterone and an enzyme called 5 alpha reductase combine. Another hormone called androgen, which is known to have a significant impact on the growth of hair on the body, is adversely affected by DHT. When the two mix, the common result is hair loss. Both men and women have these hormones and enzymes naturally occurring in their systems. Hormonal changes in the body frequently alter the metabolism of these hormones, which can result in male hair loss beginning in the early years, and women may experience hair loss in later years as they approach menopause.
At the base of each hair in the scalp, is a hair follicle that is nourished by the body and the capillaries to grow healthy hair. The presence of DHT prevents proper nourishment to be delivered to the hair follicle. The longer the hair follicles remain undernourished, they are unable to continue the growing phase for the hair and the follicles reproduce more slowly. Over time the hair follicle may get smaller and smaller until the hair finally falls out and the follicle is unable to grow new hair.
Hair restore shampoos and treatments must do three things:
- Include ingredients with natural DHT blockers
- Keep hair follicle pores from becoming clogged
- They deliver nutrients to the hair follicles to stimulate growth
Effective hair regrowth shampoos contain ingredients that are natural DHT blockers and are typically very mild. These shampoos focus on cleansing your scalp and nourishing the hair follicles. Since many of them are made from the most natural ingredients, they tend to be non-toxic and provide much needed amino acids, proteins and minerals that your body needs to grow healthy hair. Another bonus is that these natural shampoos do not leave harmful residues on your scalp which contribute to blocked hair follicle pores.
After rigorous testing, the FDA has approved two ingredients as proven DHT blockers and new hair regrowth stimulators. They are finasteride and minoxidil; however, while many people are concerned about the side effects of these ingredients, they are wary of natural products that make similar claims for hair regrowth. Many plants and plant derivatives have been used to maintain healthy hair and scalps in humans since ancient times. The fact that no one wants to pay the FDA to test these un-patentable plants in the same way it has tested finasteride and minoxidil, does not mean that the properties in these plants is not effective for hair growth. Many people experience beneficial results from the use of plant based hair restore products.
Essential oils have been popular since ancient times in the production of hair preparations and are just as popular today in modern hair care formulas. Rosemary has been known to restore strength and shine to lifeless looking hair. The leaves of the bay tree and stinging nettles are popular in the treatment of dandruff and other flaking scalp conditions. Both lavender and tea tree oil are known to have anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. Studies have been done on an herb called saw palmetto. It acts as a natural 5 alpha reductase inhibitor to prevent the conversion of testosterone into DHT. This herb works similarly to the way finasteride works to inhibit DHT production.
Use common sense when reading the claims of the various natural hair regrowth products, shampoos and scalp treatments. There are a number of reputable manufacturers of these natural, plant based products who will provide independent study information to support the efficacy of the ingredients they use in their products. You may discover that your body responds more favorably with one product over another. Because of the relative low cost of many of these preparations, it is affordable to try several of them before settling on a particular product that you want to use regularly.
Ms. Granley studies and keeps abreast of new hair loss and hair regrowth products available on the market. Having a family history of hair loss, she and fellow sufferers have experienced significant results from hair regrowth shampoo products. Visit Best Hair Regrowth for an array of effective products to restore and grow healthy hair.
