Many people, especially as we age, suffer and struggle with different scalp and hair concerns, while also not being able to find high quality, natural hair products that genuinely meet specific hair health needs. Not only has finding the right haircare products become a struggle, however, unfortunately, today it has become very common for women to fall into the trap of practicing hair habits that don’t support their healthiest scalp and hair long term. Just like our skin, our scalp is impacted by every decision we make in our routines. And that is why the way to truly experiencing your best hair health results is by approaching haircare as skincare for your scalp and hair. Our haircare routine does not need to be complicated, but to address the scalp irritations and concerns that many struggle with, we need to be intentional with how we care for our scalp. By seeing hair products as skincare for your scalp and hair, you can effectively treat, nourish and enhance both your scalp and hair to achieve your best results. So, let’s talk about what ‘skincare for your scalp and hair’ really means for your routine.
Why you need to care for your scalp like your skin
In the skincare industry, there is continuous research on anti-ageing products and solutions for the face, as well as products that address skin concerns such as acne, dermatitis, sebum (oil) production and eczema. Taking proper care of our skin is essential. However, we must not forget about our scalp. The scalp is proven to be the fastest ageing skin in comparison to our face and the rest of our body. Plus, sebum production in our bodies is known to decrease with age, which affects scalp and hair health long term.
The reality is healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. Even though a lot of time, attention and energy is spent on caring for our skin, unfortunately, today it has become very common for women to neglect their scalp by skipping hair wash days and opting to use products like dry shampoo instead of prioritising their scalp health, which ultimately means having to deal with ongoing scalp concerns and irritations. Not caring for our scalp properly with our hair products and daily habits not only results in scalp issues, but it also means we can experience thin, unhealthy, ageing hair and unnecessary hair shedding.
Billions of dollars are spent around the world on products and solutions designed to address skin conditions and reverse the signs of ageing, yet most commonly scalp irritations and concerns result from, and are worsened by, simple choices including:
- Not washing your hair after exercising, swimming, or perspiring, which can cause scalp acne or clogged sebaceous glands
- Using dry shampoo in place of a hair wash
- Using haircare products filled with harsh chemicals and traditional ingredients
- Focusing solely on the hair without understanding scalp needs, including sebum production
- Turning to quick fix silicone-based hair products
There’s an endless list of factors that can cause poor scalp and hair health, but by embracing this concept of all-natural skincare for the scalp and hair, and by intentionally making small changes in your routine, you can support your best results for healthy hair long term.
The skincare you need for your healthiest scalp and hair
Achieving healthy hair is not just about shampooing and conditioning. It’s about understanding our scalp and hair needs, practising good hair habits and using the right products. This is why, at Sozo Australia, we created our all-natural, Australian made Sozo Hair Health range. Designed for all scalp and hair types, our natural haircare contains the highest quality ingredients to:
- Hydrate, moisturise and condition
- Effectively cleanse without drying or stripping the hair
- Soothe the scalp
- Reduce inflammation
- Strengthen and reduce breakage
- Increase shine
- Help reduce the effects of ageing
- Help protect against UV damage
- Smooth and reduce frizz
- Increase volume
- Increase circulation on the scalp to support healthy hair growth (without using harsh hair growth chemicals that should be avoided)
To support good scalp health and achieve your healthiest hair, your hair washing routine must cleanse away build up, as well as nourish, soothe, condition dry skin and support healthy hair growth. Our best-selling Sozo Hair Health products have been formulated to do just this.
Sozo Hair Health Shampoo
Formulated without any sulphates, we’ve utilised sulphate free surfactants and a range of scientifically proven natural ingredients in our shampoo to provide a rich lather and foaming experience with every wash to effectively cleanse away build-up of dirt, oil and styling products. This is an essential hair product and first step in addressing concerns such as scalp acne by ensuring the hair follicles do not become clogged with build-up, as well as managing irritations and flaking by removing dry skin from the scalp. The ingredients selected in our natural shampoo are designed to cleanse without stripping or drying the scalp and hair, which is essential to preventing further irritations and dryness.
Sozo Hair Health Conditioner
Created as a silicone free, nourishing product while also being lightweight, our Hair Health Conditioner can be applied generously to the scalp and hair after shampooing, without making the hair feel heavy or greasy, to support a nourished, hydrated scalp every time you wash throughout the week.
Sozo Hair Health Mask
This is a deeply nourishing and repairing weekly treatment for both the scalp and hair. Our Hair Health Mask contains ingredients proven to condition, repair and strengthen dry, damaged hair. Plus, it also contains hero ingredients such as manuka honey because it is known for its anti-bacterial and wound healing properties. This means applying our mask generously, in place of conditioner, and allowing all its scientifically proven natural ingredients to absorb into both your scalp and hair, is essential to experiencing a scalp that is free of irritations, hydrated, conditioned and nourished to support healthy hair.
Scalp & Hair Health Serum
Not only has it been formulated as a lightweight, hydrating hair oil to be used for styling and to provide heat protection, our Scalp & Hair Health Serum also contains ingredients that soothe the scalp, reduce inflammation and increase circulation to the hair follicles, which is important for hair growth. Plus, it also treats and strengthens the hair, as well as increases shine, making it the best hair serum for weekly prewash scalp and hair oil treatments.
Many haircare products are formulated with harsh chemicals and traditional ingredients, such as silicones which are known to make the hair feel silky after washing and give the illusion of healthy hair. However, silicones and other types of synthetic ingredients will not enhance or support healthy hair long term. So instead of relying on and looking to traditional haircare products that provide quick fix solutions, you can feel your scalp and hair health improve with consistent use of all-natural ingredients and haircare products, and by caring for your scalp with the same intention as your skin. To maintain healthy skin, we must commit to a morning and nighttime routine. So, by having a consistent hair routine, washing regularly, keeping your scalp clean and free of up build, avoiding dry shampoo and nourishing your scalp natural products, you can manage scalp irritations, experience relief and feel your hair transform for many years to come.
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