How to Maintain Healthy Hair – Hair Care Tips for the Winter Season

Surely you would have taken good care of your hair to protect them from damaged caused by blazing sun during summer. However, now winter has already set in and you are completely wrong if you think that snow, rain, and icy cold weather won’t damage your hair. Winter brings with itself a whole new set of hair problems and you need a whole new hair care routine to deal with them.

 1.     Fight the dandruff: During winter your scalp gets drier and itchier because of lack of moisture in the air. Due to this you face issues like dandruff, which can ultimately lead to hair fall. To deal with this problem, you require a few teaspoons of coconut oil and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Heat the oil for few seconds and then mix it with lemon juice and massage the scalp gently. Leave it for 20-30 minutes and rinse with Safe Ayurvedic Hair Loss Therapy shampoo.

2.     Make conditioner your best friend: In winter, conditioner is needed to lock the extra moisture in the hair. Adding conditioner oil to the conditioner will also give you extra benefits. Choose oil which is non- greasy, apply the mixture of oil and conditioner on your hair, leave for 15 minutes and then rinse off using lukewarm water. You can use Seal the Natural Goodness conditioner in winters. 

3.     Prevent loss of moisture: During winter, cover your hair with scarf, hats or other hair coverings when you go out. Snow fall, bad weather condition or cold winds steal the moisture from the hair, which can be really harmful for your hair. Apart from adding style to your attire, these coverings will keep your hair intact and there will be no loss of moisture from hair strands. 

4.     Water is your savior: Drinking a lot of water during winter will keep your skin and scalp hydrated from the inside and will ultimately help in retaining the moisture in the hair.

Winter brings in a lot of holidays and holidays means party and vacation time. You want your hair to look best and never want to have a bad hair day. Follow these tips in winter and your hair won’t get affected by the harsh weather conditions.

Save your strands – Hair Products you should Never Use

You hate bad hair days, right? But have you ever wondered why do you face them? The reason could be humidity, bad styling habits or regular use of harsh products, which may be making your hair weak. From hair sprays to serums to shampoos & conditioners, which are readily available in the market today, there are a number of hair care products that might be the root cause for all your hair related problems. Here is a list of products that you should never use for washing or styling your hair:

    1.     Alcohol- based products: Mainly used in hair gels, hair creams and styling sprays, alcohol can really dry your strands and can make them look very rough. These products spoil the original look and texture of your hair. If you are already cursing these products for making your hair dry then it is time to start using Strong & Nourished Hair oil to get the natural look of your hair back.

2.  Cheap Shampoo: You should be very careful while buying a shampoo as some cheap shampoos may strip your hair color and even remove hair’s natural oils because of presence of sulfates and lathering ingredients in high quantity in them. Don’t go for a shampoo just because it is priced very low; rather choose a shampoo, which consists of high moisturizing components. For a reasonably priced, high-quality natural shampoo, you can consider using Safe Ayurvedic Hair Loss Therapy shampoo.

3.     Protein-Based Conditioners: There is nothing wrong with using a conditioner unless it is completely made up of protein only. Always prefer a mixture of moisture and protein when it comes to choosing a conditioner, as excessive protein will make the hair lose its natural elasticity and will also lead to hair fall. You may also get straw-like strands, which will spoil the look of your hair.

4.     Plastic brushes or combs: Never use plastic brushes or combs on your hair as they have the tendency to break your hair. Instead use Neem Wood Comb which offers a healthier way to control hair loss.

   These are some key ingredients commonly found in hair styling products and accessories,   which are extremely harsh on our locks and can cause damage to them. If you want naturally long and shiny hair, then go organic and stay away from these toxic chemicals and products.

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NATURAL WAYS TO DE-TAN YOUR SKIN AT HOME

Prolonged exposure of skin to sun's harmful UV rays causes skin problems like sunburn, tanning, and blemishes. Sunlight is enriched with Vitamin D and it is indeed very important for us, but continuous exposure to sun leads to sun burn, skin darkening and dark spots. Most of us go on using sunscreen creams and sprays with spf50, spf100, etc. without even bothering about what are these sprays and creams made of. Cosmetic sunscreens and de tan products consist of some really harsh chemicals, which do more bad than good. Here are some natural ways to De-tan your skin at home:

 1.     Tomatoes

Tomatoes are not only good for your health but they can do wonders to your skin as well. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A that fades dark spots. They also contain magnesium and Vitamin C, which lighten the skin with radiance and glow. Lycopene in tomatoes protects you from harmful UV rays, while Vitamin B and potassium reduce wrinkles and fine lines and also moisturize and hydrate the skin.

·         Take two tomatoes

·         Blend them into a smooth paste

·         Apply it over your face for 15 minutes

·         Wash with cold water

                           

2.     Lemon Juice and Honey

Honey is a natural bleaching agent and fades out the tanning caused by sun burn.  It acts   as a natural moisturizer and contributes to even skin tone. Honey also reduces acne and blemishes from your face. Lemon lightens your skin naturally and vitamin C present in lemon encourages skin cell growth. It reduces dark spots and acne.  

·         Mix 2 tablespoon of lemon juice with equal amount of honey

·         Apply it on affected areas, let it dry for 15 minutes

·         Wash it with cool water

3.     After Sun De-Tan Gel

After Sun De-Tan Gel is a natural way to get rid of sun tan. It contains natural ingredients like rose water, aloe vera, kiwi fruit, cucumber and green tea extract. All these natural ingredients helps in eliminating the sun tan. After Sun de-tan gel is a non-greasy gel, suitable for all skin types with no side effects. It can be used on every part of your body. This gel provides fast and effective relief from sun burn and leaves you with a hydrated, blemish free light skin. You can use it daily after you get back home.

4.    Yogurt

Yogurt is beneficial for your skin as it has vitamin B1, B2, protein, yeast, zinc and calcium. Zinc reduces acne, calcium initiates cell renewal, and protein results in healthier, brighter and soft supple skin. Yogurt gives a cooling affect to your skin and repairs damaged cells naturally, making your skin look more radiant.

·         Take some yogurt, form a smooth paste

·         Apply and leave for 15 minutes

·         Wash and dry your face

5.     Gram Flour and Turmeric

Gram flour acts as a natural scrub as it eliminates dead skin cells and exfoliates skin. Turmeric, also known as the Holy powder, is being used since ancient period for its medicinal properties. Turmeric is a natural cure for everything and can do wonders to your skin too. It lightens your skin and pigmentation and gives you a healthy glow.

·         Mix 2 tablespoon of gram flour with a pinch of turmeric

·         Add milk and lemon juice to form a paste

·         Apply and let it dry for 15 minutes

·         Wash your face with normal water

Almost 90% percent of cosmetic anti-tan products contain bleaching agents that are extremely harmful for our skin and can cause acne, swelling, skin cancer and skin thinning. You should completely avoid using bleaching products on your skin as they contain mercury, which may not only cause poisoning but can also lead to liver and kidney failure. Opt for the above mentioned natural ways of de-tanning for a glowing healthy skin for life.

You should always buy natural beauty products with natural ingredients. IHT9 offers 100% organic skin products that are tested by the dermatologists and are more efficient and cost-effective.