When we think about common hair woes, it tends to be grey hair and scalp problems that get all the attention. But while not often talked about, thinning hair plagues both men and women of all ages.
Over a third of women will experience some degree of hair thinning over the course of their life, while over two-thirds of postmenopausal women will suffer from hair thinning or bald spots. While there’s no singular cause of hair thinning – ageing, genetics, stress, diet and the environment can all contribute to it – hormones are thought to be the most common cause of hair thinning in both men and women.
And there’s one particular hormone, an androgen called dihydrotestosterone – also known as DHT – that is thought to be responsible for a process called ‘miniaturisation’ – the shrinking of your hair’s follicles. What this means is that because of DHT, hair is unable to grow as it used to. A diet lacking in certain vitamins and minerals – iron, zinc and vitamin E – is thought to be the most common cause of diet-related hair thinning, while external environmental factors including exposure to heavy metals and smoking can contribute to an unhealthy scalp resulting in oxidative damage to the hair follicle cells. Other lifestyle factors, including stress, can also contribute to hair follicle shrinkage and the reduction of hair thickness.
A HELPING HAND
Fortunately for those suffering from thinning hair, there is a solution. Formulated right here in New Zealand, Saw Palmete has been created to bring life and volume back to thinning hair. The Saw Palmete collection consists of both Men’s and Women’s range with shampoo, conditioner and leave-in spray which have been formulated with a nourishing cocktail of volume-enhancing botanical ingredients that work to restore scalp and hair health.
Saw palmetto is the star ingredient at the heart of each of the Saw Palmete products. The small plant, which is indigenous o the south-east of the United States, is renowned for its fruit containing a host of anti-oxidant properties. The extract of the dried fruit that is used in the haircare collection contains calming flavonoids including rutin, kaemferol and apigenin.
The powerful botanical supports healthy blood circulation to the scalp, while the fatty acids within the saw palmetto work to balance the effects of androgens on the hair follicle. Vitamin B7, caffeine extract, ginger root and seaweed algae to work alongside saw palmetto to help restore and rejuvenate thinning hair. Vitamin B7 nourishes and helps tresses feel thicker and healthier. Caffeine extract works to stimulate cell metabolism. Antioxidant-rich and calming ginger, which has been used for thousands of years to help treat various ailments, fosters a healthy scalp providing the ideal environment for hair follicles.
The seaweed algae extract used in Saw Palmete contains an array of hair health-enhancing nutrients including calcium, iodine, magnesium, iron, potassium, vitamins A, B1, B6, B2, C and niacin which protect the scalp from damage and boosts hair radiance. Each product in the Saw Palmete family harnesses the potent cocktail of restorative botanicals that rejuvenate the scalp and boost micro-circulation, which rejuvenates hair follicles and encourages hair health. The end result is healthier, more resilient, voluminous hair.
Saw Palmete is available in health stores, online stores and selected pharmacies. To find out more, visit sawpalmete.co.nz
