Protecting the skin barrier on the scalp: what you need to know
PHOTOGRAPHY by Polina Tankilevitch
Scalp care is growing in importance. Scalp serums, scalp stimulators, scalp treatments, and scalp oils are popping up everywhere. Your scalp is a specialized part of our largest organ, and deserves the same hydrating, moisturizing, and damage control measures you take into consideration for skin on your face.
How is skin on the scalp different than skin everywhere else?
The scalp has more oil glands than skin on the rest of the body, making conditions like seborrheic dermatis more likely to occur, leading to itchiness, flaking, bumps, scaly patches, and more hair shedding.
The scalp is key in the body’s thermal regulation system, with hair decreasing the body’s loss of heat.
PHOTOGRAPHY by Valeriia Miller
There are a variety of scalp products now on the market to care for the scalp.
What should I use on my scalp?
Scalp serums: Use a formulation for your areas of concern, like hair thinning, early hair loss, irritation, flakiness, dryness at the root, and general imbalance in the scalp microbiome.
Scalp mask: A more internsive product for calming, detoxing, hydrating, nourishing, and rebalancing the scalp.
Scalp oil: Scalp oil is known for varied results, where in some peer review studies it increased dandruff, whereas in others, it prevented dandruff. Use with caution.
Where We Stand
At Lillian Augusta Beauty, we believe your hairstyle should not damage your scalp, whether its box braids, knotless braids, stitch braids, or boho braids.
Our plant-based fibers in our braiding hair are clinically tested and certified hypoallergenic, making Hair Without Harm a great option to priortize hair health and scalp health.
How does plant-based braiding hair protect the scalp?
Lightweight: Plant-based braiding hair from Lillian Augusta Beauty is 3x lighter than synthetic braiding hair, significantly reducing tension on the hair follicles coming out the scalp
Dermatologist tested: Hair Without Harm® is clinically tested by board certified dermatologists to ensure an irritant free braiding hair experience.
Plant-based: Our fibers are derived from corn and coated with coconut oil for a soft touch against the scalp during wear