Spring is Nearly Here!
Although it may not feel like it in some places, Spring is right around the corner and that means the weather will finally start warming up again. It also means that our hair might be tired and dry, so it's the perfect time to give it some TLC! Last month we introduced our series on Healthy Hair Care and today we continue with a couple more steps:
3. Silica
This mineral is responsible for helping your body create collagen, which is the basis of your hair, skin, nail and joint health. You may wish to supplement your diet with silica, or, food-grade diatomaceous earth. Yes, that powder that you use on your pets, and in your garden, also aids in cleansing the colon and relieving parasites. Most importantly, this inexpensive fossil is 80-90% silicon dioxide! Herbs such as horsetail are also high in natural silica and can be taken internally, or applied to your hair and skin. Our Rose Moisturizer also contains horsetail for that reason!
4. B Vitamins
Did you know that your B's metabolize fats, carbohydrates and proteins? Unfortunately, Vit. B is one of the vitamins that we lack the most of. Vitamin B can be found in most greens, fruits and vegetables, yet cooking them destroys this mineral. Smoking, birth control pills, pollution and stress will also destroy B vitamins. Supplementing with a B complex may be a good idea. Brewer's yeast is a good source which you can also
supplement with. In our experience, brewer's yeast works wonders for hair and nail growth!
Know that all B's (B1, B2, B5, B6.... B12, etc), work synergically, which is why we suggest taking a daily Vitamin B complex, rather than simply just one type (unless suggested otherwise by a health practitioner due to deficiency. For example, vegans and vegetarians tend to need more B12). If you do find yourself stressed often, you can also resort to herbal adaptogens such as maca, tulsi, and, ashwagandha (more on those in another blog post). These herbal treatments will help your body to adapt to stressors and therefore prevent those stressor's repercussions on your hair health. Jessy's personal favorite is tulsi, which you may find her sipping in a tea form throughout the day!
Have you been implementing these steps in your hair care regimen? Let us know in the comments below!
