Skinification of the scalp: The regime that's having a moment!

Top dermats and hair pros say that the scalp is an extension of the skin on your face. It only makes sense then that your trusted skincare ingredients find their way into your favourite shampoo and hair mask bottles.

To show your hair you care, add the following products to your scalp care routine:

Niacinamide: Niacinamide is a star ingredient from the Vitamin B3 family that locks in moisture and protects our scalp from environmental damage. It boosts circulation, making it vital for long and strong hair. Besides alleviating inflammation and nurturing the scalp, Niacinamide also improves the texture of damaged hair by building Keratin and enhances the appearance of dry or damaged skin on the scalp by reducing flaking and redness. Thus, restoring suppleness.  

One such advanced treatment that addresses all of the above is by L’Oreal Professional. Their latest Anti-Discomfort Shampoo features Niacinamide as the top ingredient to give a professional reset to all the deregulated scalps. It soothes the sensitive scalp, leaving more space for healthy-looking hair to grow.

Sorbitol: A type of sugar processed synthetically or derived from a natural substance, Sorbitol, acts as a humectant, thus hydrating and nourishing our skin and hair. L’Oreal Professional uses this wonder ingredient (Plusorbate-21) in its latest Scalp Advanced Anti-Discomfort Shampoo, which helps to moisturise and reduce water loss, thus improving hair quality and leaving it manageable. With up to 4 per cent Sorbitol, it is the best you can ask for in any shampoo. 

Piroctone Olamine: Almost everyone faces hair problems like dandruff, hair loss, slow hair growth, and split ends at some point in their lives. Shampoos containing piroctone olamine are effective in treating various kinds of hair problems. L’Oreal Professional’s Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, with its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, effectively targets dandruff and helps you get rid of the flaky condition.

Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA): Loved for its powerful perks in skincare, AHA is known for exfoliating dead skin cells, unclogging pores and reducing itching. This water-soluble acid, made from fruits, found in the Anti-Oilness Shampoo from the Scalp Advanced Series by L’Oreal Professional helps the skin on the scalp get rid of dirt, oil, and sweat.

Aminexil: The dread is much stronger when glancing at the bathtub drain to see how much of your hair is no longer on your head. Though hair loss is also dictated by genetics, there are ways to combat it. One of them is replacing your shampoo with L'Oreal Professionnel's Anti-Hair Thinning Treatment shampoo. Its dual-action treatment provides the hair with essential nutrients to help stimulate root activity and protect hair's density.