Millions of Americans battle some
form of hair loss, spending upwards of $3.5 million annually on
treatment solutions that oftentimes are ineffective. Though hair
loss is commonly due to genetics, it can also stem from unhealthy or
aged scalp conditions. Research recently conducted by Rhonda
Allison, founder and CEO of Rhonda Allison Cosmeceuticals, found
many of the cosmeceutical ingredients used to maintain skin health,
produce the same rejuvenating benefits when applied to the scalp and
hair.
The scalp ages much like the rest of the body's skin. It loses tone
and elasticity, and cell production declines. As the scalp ages, the
hair weakens. It is part of the lifecycle of the hair follicle, but
that lifespan can be extended when the same methods and ingredients
for skin care are applied to the scalp.
"Through research, we now know that many of the ingredients
traditionally used in aesthetic treatments also have the power to
inhibit the progression of hair damage and loss," Allison said.
"Using cosmeceutical-grade peptides, amino acids, antioxidants, and
organic stem cell technology we can stimulate the mitochondria,
support keratin, fight free radicals, and maintain a healthy hair
cycle."
In healthy conditions hair strands go through three stages – the
anagen (active growth) phase, catagen (transition/end of active
growth) stage, and the telogen (resting) phase. The hair falls out
and is usually replaced by new hair. The cycle continues like
clockwork, but as the scalp ages or is affected by a disorder or
disease, the cycle can be disrupted.
Factors that can disrupt the cycle and trigger hair loss:
•Disease and illness
•Stress
•Thyroid diseases and hormones
•Nutritional deficiencies
•Medications and surgery
"Nutrition inside and out is vital to correcting and avoiding
disruptions," Allison said. "Internally healthy hair thrives on
micronutrients including vitamin B, amino acids and proteins.
Externally the hair and scalp need a system of preventative and
corrective care that includes cleansing, strengthening, building and
restoring."
Some ingredients that can actively inhibit the progression of hair
damage and loss include:
•Peptides and amino acids – like Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark improve
hair density, increase the number of follicles, prevent scalp
disorders, and stimulate the cells that improve root anchoring and
strength
•Antioxidants – Thioctic is powerful dual antioxidant that maintains
protection of extra-cellular proteins, fights free radicals and
limits lipid oxidative degradation
•Vitamin B – such as Inositol, part of a complex that stimulates
protein biosynthesis and cell vitality, proliferates cell growth and
increases energy production
•Enzymes and proteins – ingredients like Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Milk
Protein and Lactose can stimulate protein biosynthesis and cell
vitality, increase energy production in scalp tissue, and anchor
hair to the root. Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein also works to slow hair
loss and encourage nutrient assimilation to help hair growth.
"While these ingredients are vital, it's important to take into
consideration ingredient levels and how they are being combined,"
Allison said. "Just as with skin care formulas, be sure to look
beyond ingredient listings and learn what levels are being used and
what, if any, research supports the formulation."
Rhonda Allison's Age Inhibit Hair System is a cosmeceutical hair
care system that infuses professional-grade ingredients and
technologies unique to skin care to increase scalp and hair health
while inhibiting the aging process. The system includes Antioxidant
Shampoo, Antioxidant Conditioner, Scalp Serum with Stem Cell,
Peptide Spritz, and the original Age Inhibit Shampoo.
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