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What is Seborrheic Dermatitis (Seborrheic Eczema)?
As discussed in previous blog posts, dandruff is not a 'dry scalp' Common dandruff (Pityriasis simplex) is caused by a reaction to an increase in the yeast, Malassezia globosa, which can always be found living on the scalp. There are many reasons for increased levels...
What is the difference between dry scalp and dandruff?
What is the difference between dry scalp and dandruff?What is a dry scalp? A dry scalp is exactly that. It’s where the skin of the scalp becomes dry due to a marked reduction in water, just as can happen over most other regions of the body. When this happens, flakes...
The six oils of the Juniper Scalp Therapy Shampoo and their Entourage Effect
The Juniper Scalp Therapy Shampoos formulation is 96% natural, made with six therapeutic oils. In previous blogs, we have described their individual characteristics, from antimicrobial to anti-inflammatory: - Juniper Oil- Corn Mint Oil- Thyme Oil- Tea Tree Oil-...
The Shampoo Recommended by Experts
Leading Trichologist Eva Proudman MIT IAT recommends the Juniper Scalp Therapy Shampoo for managing her patient's scalp issues. As seen on TV in 'The Hair Loss Clinic' on Discovery Plus and Quest Red. Used in the show by both Eva and top hair surgeon Dr. Edward...
Juniper Scalp Therapy Shampoo – EUCALYPTUS OIL
Juniper Scalp Therapy Shampoo - EUCALYPTUS OIL. Eucalyptus leaves (Eucalyptus globulus) are dried, crushed and, distilled to create the Eucalyptus oil we use today. Native originally to Australia, Eucalyptus was a food source and medicine amongst the Indigenous...
Hair Myths & Facts – Women can grow their hair longer than men
Yes, this is hair fact! As a general rule, women can grow their hair longer than men. This is because oestrogen, the female hormone, encourages hair growth and prolongs Anagen, the growing period of the hair cycle. After menopause, when oestrogen levels fall, women's...
The six oils of the Juniper Scalp Therapy Shampoo – ROSEMARY OIL
Rosemary, or Salvia rosmarinus, the versatile flowering herb is best known for its fragrant leaves, so widely used as a flavour enhancing ingredient. Originating from the Mediterranean, Rosemary plants enjoy sunny, sheltered land with gritty soil that drains well....
Hair Myths & Facts – Can dreadlocks clean themselves?
The long-standing myth states that, after some time, dreadlocks somehow clean themselves... Unfortunately, dreadlocks do not clean themselves - a myth likely created by somebody too lazy to wash their own. Dreads should be washed at least twice per week. Having said...
The six oils of the Juniper Scalp Therapy Shampoo – TEA TREE OIL
Tea Tree Oil, derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant found natively in Australia, has been used medicinally by ancient aboriginal tribes to treat cuts, grazes, and infections. In the 1920s, Arthur Penfold, a scientist from Sydney, extracted oil...
The six oils of the Juniper Scalp Therapy Shampoo – THYME OIL
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) originates from France, the Mediterranean, and other parts of Southern Europe. While its fragrant leaves are a popular culinary herb, the use of Thyme Essential Oil dates back to the ancient Greek and Egyptian civilisations who used it both for...