The Importance of Scalp Health
6th Nov 2021
The hair provides many benefits to the scalp; it offers ultraviolet radiation (UVR) screening, moisture retention, and mechanical shielding and the proximity between the scalp and hair leads to an interdependent relationship between the two; the scalp provides an important incubatory environment for pre-emerging hair fibres, delivering fundamental benefits for hair growth and its quality.
Scalp Skin and Aging
The scalp is characterized by a usually high density of hair growth and numerous sebaceous glands that contribute to a specific microenvironment. Naturally-occurring microbes or types of bacteria such as Malassezia Globosa, Propionibacterium and Staphylococcus thrive in the warmth, dark and humidity of the scalp and in the case of Malassezia, feed off its natural oils. A balanced microbiome can prevent specific inflammatory skin problems on the scalp such as seborrheic dermatitis (a chronic form of eczema), psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
