As technology in the beauty field advances, so the ingredients in our products are becoming more active and more effective. This means that ingredients we normally associated with skincare are now becoming more prevalent in haircare items as well. One of these ingredients is nature’s moisturiser, known in the scientific community as hyaluronic acid.
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Hyaluronic acid is a molecule commonly found in moisturisers and serums because of its ability to attract and retain water in the skin. A single gram of it can hold up to six litres of water and it works as a humectant, preventing water loss and dehydration. This makes it the ideal skincare pick for people with dry, dehydrated and dull skin.
More recently, however, hair professionals have seen that it has the same remarkable benefits when used on our locks. And since our hair tends to become drier as we age, looking out for shampoos, conditioners and masks that contain this natural powerhouse could completely reinvigorate our hair. It can also act like fertiliser for strands if applied to the scalp, making hair grow more easily and look significantly healthier.
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The best way to apply it to hair is in the form of a nourishing hair mask or a leave-in conditioner, and it should be applied a couple of times a week to keep your hair soft and manageable.
If your hair is dry, brittle, lacklustre or colour-treated, hyaluronic acid should make its debut in your haircare routine, stat. Your locks will love you for it!
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