Your Scalp Ages Faster than Any Other Skin on Your Body...

I always say, healthy scalp = healthy hair. That's why it's so important to understand aging scalp and how we can treat it to promote strong, healthy, anti-aging hair growth.

To be exact your scalp ages 12 times faster than the skin on your body and 6 times as fast as the skin on your face.

Alarming right? Factors such as environmental and lifestyle, like diet, smoking, chemicals, and trauma are the root cause of fast aging scalp. Your scalp is an extension of your face, and as it ages, it loses the ability to hold moisture, which we need for healthy hair growth and can lead to hair thinning.

In addition, aging can cause the hair follicles to shrink and shorten the anagen stage of hair growth, which is the growing stage. The production of melanin (hair color) also slows down because of aging, which causes graying.

So how do you treat it?

Anti-aging Products

The products you apply directly to your scalp MATTER. The number one anti-aging haircare line on the market is anti-aging and has something for everyone; Monat.

This is a naturally based, anti-aging care line that is infused with essential oils. There are no parabens, sulfates, harsh fragrances, chemicals and more. It is made to give you longer, stronger & healthier hair all while being cruelty free and made in the US. Not to mention that they are the only hair care line that has clinical studies proven promote hair growth and reduce hair fall.

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Scalp Massages & Exfoliation

When your scalp ages, your hair follicles are more likely to get clogged and this may affect the absorption of protein. Scalp massages can help to stimulate the production of natural oils and help increase blood flow towards the hair follicles. This in turn helps your follicles to receive more nutrients and promote hair growth. A massage paired with this scalp exfoliating treatment can stimulate healthy cell turnover on the surface and prevent further hair loss.

SPF Protection

The skin on your scalp is just as susceptible to burning as skin elsewhere on the body. 80% of annual skin cancers occur on the head and neck—that includes exposed areas on the scalp (hairline and part line). Areas that are especially vulnerable to sunburns are areas with less dense hair coverage, the back of the scalp/neck, and the juncture between the forehead and scalp.