I’ve learnt that 50% of the population will deal with hair loss at some point in their lives.

Several causes  of Hair Loss:

1. Genetic factors of thinning hair
Genetic  hair loss I.e  male pattern baldness or female pattern baldness ( known as Androgenetic Alopecia). 
Contrary to popular belief, this type of hair loss can be inherited from either parent or both parents. Most people affected by genetic hair loss start to notice the first signs of thinning hair in their 40s or 50s obut for some, hair loss can start as early as the late teens and early 20s.

Nioxin can be part of a routine aimed at slowing down the hair thinning process and making the most out of what you have. 

2. Stress and trauma
Stress and hair loss are closely connected.
Most often, hair loss is not immediate, and it may first show up 3 to 6 months after the stressful episode.

When our bodies experience stress, this can cause an increased amount of hair to enter the shedding phase causing a reduction in the hair’s density months later. This is referred to as telogen effluvium. 

3. Nutrition and diet
It is important to remember that a healthy scalp supports healthy hair. The hair grows from the scalp thanks to a rich environment of vitamins and nutrients that are obtained through what we eat. For this reason, it is important to eat a healthy balanced diet.
Hair growth supplements such as zinc, iron, biotin, or vitamin D can help. 

4. Health concerns or medication
Hair thinning can be a result of several health concerns, such as thyroid conditions, natural hormonal changes that women experience after pregnancy or during menopause. 

Alopecia areata is another medical condition that leads to smooth patches of hair loss. Hair loss can also be a side effect of certain medications. The hair follicle is incredibly sensitive to changes in the body. Any hormone therapy (including birth control) can contribute to hair thinning as can steroids, certain chemotherapies and some medications for blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and acne.

5. Environmental factors
Newer research is showing that our environment can also impact our hair. Beyond hair styling, elements in our surrounding environment such as air pollutants and minerals in water may impact the quality of the hair and potentially contribute to thinning.

Sun exposure and common hair styling practices such as dyes, heat, and chemical straighteners can weaken the hair shaft, also playing a role in hair thinning.

Hair Loss

I’m considering to have a chemical peeling done, but since I’m not entirely sure on this, can anyone advice:

1. The best  type of chemical peel
2. Any  risks or possible side effects
3. Is there a special aftercare I need to be aware of?
4. Is it painful?

Thank you all lovely ladies!!

Help! Is at home Chemical Peeling Safe?

I had Covid over a year ago and it’s worsen my Asthma. I had been put on Steroids heavily to attend my respiratory issue recently and this had contributed to my puffy under eyes. My doctor said it’s one of the side effects of steroids treatment and that it will go away. 

Unfortunately over a couple months down the line there’s no changes 🙁

I am wondering if anyone can recommend the best eye serum to help reducing the puffiness at all?

Karolina24