Thailand, located near the equator, already has a hot and humid climate. Combined with the greenhouse effect and global warming, temperatures have risen even further. The increasingly intense heat not only causes physical and mental health problems and makes our skin feel sticky and uncomfortable — it is also a fierce enemy of hair health.
First and foremost, the heat in the air combined with ultraviolet radiation from the sun will degrade keratin — the fibrous protein that forms the structural framework of hair — causing hair to become dry, frizzy, brittle, and prone to breakage and fall. For those who dye or bleach their hair, frequent exposure to strong sunlight will cause the hair color to fade more easily. Therefore, you should avoid exposing hair to intense sunlight, or find a stylish hat to wear for protection.
For those who sweat easily, whose sweat glands and sebaceous glands are particularly active, hot weather makes hair even greasier and stickier. This is because the sebaceous glands under the scalp produce too much sebum to lubricate the hair. The oilier the hair, the more easily dust and dirt cling to it, making hair look dirty and causing people around you to keep their distance. Worse still, accumulated dirt and sebum residue will clog the hair follicles, preventing the hair root cells from receiving sufficient nutrients, eventually leading to hair fall and thinning.
Since sweat and oil residue clinging to hair can be a cause of hair fall, both men and women who care about hair health should wash their hair regularly. The shampoo used should be effective at thoroughly removing residual dirt, while not containing harsh chemical ingredients that could irritate the scalp and cause hair fall. Consider choosing a herbal-formula shampoo with no chemical ingredients, silicone, or artificial fragrances and colorants — so you can be assured it is safe with no side effects.
Wait! If you're thinking of washing your hair frequently to escape the heat, please don't. It will make your hair and scalp even weaker. Washing too frequently causes the cleansing agents in shampoo to strip away the natural oils that coat the hair and scalp, leading to scalp dryness, weakened hair roots, and hair that breaks and falls easily. In some people, the sebaceous glands under the scalp may become imbalanced and produce even more sebum than before, making hair oilier. If possible, wash hair every other day. However, if you live in an environment with a lot of dust and smoke, you can wash daily — but choose a chemical-free shampoo and regularly use a hair serum to keep the scalp moisturized and strong.
For those whose hair has been damaged and dried out by the intense sun, don't be discouraged. You can still find a hair tonic or hair serum to help restore hair back to health. Hair serums are products focused on infusing nutrients into the hair, hair root cells, and scalp, while also stimulating better blood circulation to the scalp and hair roots. They restore moisture to the keratin coating the hair, bringing dry, damaged hair back to smooth and shiny.
For anyone looking for a shampoo and hair serum that addresses every hair and scalp concern, look no further — AloEx Shampoo and Serum, formulated with herbal extracts from traditional Thai, Chinese, and Indian medicine, cleanse while nourishing the hair and stimulating circulation so that blood carries nutrients to the hair roots thoroughly. Hair can therefore grow to its fullest potential — strong and without breakage or fall. No chemicals or silicone that are the main causes of irritation or hair fall. Importantly, it also helps balance moisture so the scalp is neither too dry nor too oily, and reduces itching, oiliness, and dandruff.
Even if the weather outside is hot, as long as we don't let it stress us out, there is no need to worry about hair damage from heat or strong sun. AloEx encourages everyone to be ready to care for and maintain hair health in any weather.
