Hair Essentials

In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, it can be challenging to provide our hair with the nutrients it needs solely through diet. That’s where the Hair Essentials supplement comes into play, offering a convenient and effective way to support hair health, promote growth, and restore vitality. Nourishing your hair from within is the key to unlocking its full potential.

Our unique formula combines essential nutrients, DHT blocker, scalp supporters, antioxidants, and strengthening ingredients that work synergistically to improve the strength, thickness, growth, and overall condition of hair.

It bridges the nutritional gaps and provides targeted support. It delivers essential nutrients directly to the hair follicles, promoting stronger roots, existing hair growth, and reducing breakage. Additionally, it can also enhance the production of keratin, the protein that forms the structural foundation of hair, resulting in visibly healthier, shinier, and thicker hair.

Role of each ingredient:

1. L-Cysteine: L-Cysteine is an amino acid that forms the structural component of keratin, the protein that forms hair. It helps strengthen the hair shaft, promote growth, and arrest breakage. L-Cysteine also supports the production of antioxidants that protect the hair from damage (1).
2. Glycine – Glycine, an amino acid is a key component in the synthesis of collagen. Collagen is essential for maintaining the strength, elasticity, and integrity of the hair strands. By promoting collagen production, glycine helps enhance the structural foundation of the hair, reducing hair breakage and improving overall hair health (2).
3. Lysine – Lysine supports the synthesis of collagen. Lysine enhances the absorption and utilization of iron, which is crucial for healthy hair growth and maintaining optimal hair density (3).
4. Methionine – Methionine is involved in the synthesis of collagen and other proteins that are crucial for hair growth and strength (4).
5. Vitamin A: Vitamin A plays a vital role in maintaining the health of the scalp and promoting the production of natural hair oils, which keep the hair moisturized and nourished. It supports the growth and development of healthy hair follicles, and arrest dryness, dandruff, and hair breakage (5, 6).
6. Vitamin C: This antioxidant vitamin is essential for collagen production. It aids in the absorption of iron. Vitamin C helps protect the hair from oxidative stress. Oxidative stress, caused by an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body, can lead to hair follicle damage, premature aging of the hair, and hair loss (7).
7. B-Complex Vitamins

• Niacin (Vitamin B3): Niacin contributes to the nourishment of hair follicles by improving blood circulation to the scalp. Enhanced blood flow promotes nutrient delivery to the hair follicles, supporting their growth and overall hair health (8).
• Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5): Pantothenic acid plays a role in maintaining hair strength, flexibility & natural colour. It helps nourish the hair follicles and supports the production of sebum, the natural oil that moisturizes the scalp and keeps the hair strands lubricated (9).
• Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6): Adequate levels of vitamin B6 ensure the production of healthy keratin, promoting stronger and healthier hair.
• Biotin (Vitamin B7): Biotin deficiency is associated with hair loss. It aids in the production of keratin. Biotin also supports the health of the scalp, arresting dryness and flakiness, which can lead to hair breakage (4).
• Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12): Vitamin B12 supports the formation of red blood cells, which carry oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles. Sufficient vitamin B12 levels are important for maintaining a healthy scalp environment and supporting hair growth.

8. Vitamin D: Vitamin D receptors are present in hair follicles,   indicating its potential role in hair health. Vitamin D receptors are present within the hair follicles and serve as essential components for maintaining a normal hair cycle and promoting the differentiation of the interfollicular epidermis. Adequate vitamin D levels are associated with improved hair density and reduced hair loss. Vitamin D may also play a role in reducing scalp inflammation (4).

9. Vitamin E: Another powerful antioxidant, vitamin E, helps protect hair follicles from damage caused by free radicals. Vitamin E also helps retain moisture in the hair, reducing brittleness and breakage. Vitamin E nourishes the scalp, improves blood circulation, and promotes a healthy environment for hair growth (4).

10. Iron: Iron deficiency is a common cause of hair loss. Iron plays a crucial role in carrying oxygen to the hair follicles, promoting their growth and health. It also aids in the production of red blood cells, which transport oxygen throughout the body (3).

11.Zinc: Zinc is involved in numerous cellular processes, including hair growth and repair. It helps regulate the oil glands on the scalp, keeping it moisturized. It also has a mild effect in blocking DHT. Zinc deficiency can lead to hair loss and slow hair growth.

12. Selenium – Selenium has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Selenium deficiency is associated with hair loss (8).

13. Grape seed extract – Grape seed extract is rich in antioxidants, such as proanthocyanidins. It helps combat oxidative stress, protecting hair follicles from damage. The anti-inflammatory properties help reduce inflammation in the scalp. A grape seed extract has been reported to have vasodilatory properties, meaning it can help widen blood vessels and improve blood circulation. Improved blood flow to the scalp can enhance the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles, supporting their growth and overall hair health (10).

14. Hyaluronic acid – Hyaluronic acid helps attract and retain moisture in the scalp, blocking dryness and flakiness, which can contribute to hair breakage and a compromised scalp environment. Hyaluronic acid can enhance the elasticity of the hair strands. It helps restore and maintain the hair’s structural integrity, resulting in smoother, more resilient strands.Its moisturizing properties also support scalp health. By providing hydration, it helps maintain a balanced and healthy scalp environment (11)

References

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11. Göllner, I., Voss, W., von Hehn, U., & Kammerer, S. (2017). Ingestion of an oral hyaluronan solution improves skin hydration, wrinkle reduction, elasticity, and skin roughness: Results of a clinical study. Journal of evidence-based complementary & alternative medicine, 22(4), 816-823.