A handmade hibiscus shampoo bar infused with fo-ti herb.
This bar is made with sodium cocoyl isethionate, coconut oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, and hibiscus flower powder/extract.
Why did I used Fo-Ti herb?.
Fo-ti, also known as Polygonum multiflorum or He Shou Wu, is a popular herb in traditional Chinese medicine revered for its potential benefits for hair. How it's believed to help:
1. Promotes Hair Growth and Reduces Hair Loss:
* Stimulates hair follicles: Fo-ti is thought to stimulate dormant hair follicles, encouraging them to enter the active growth phase (anagen phase). Studies suggest it may work on genes like FGF-7 and SHH, which are crucial for hair follicle development and growth.
* Improves scalp circulation: It's believed to enhance blood circulation to the scalp, providing essential nutrients and oxygen to hair follicles, which supports healthy growth and reduces hair shedding.
* Strengthens hair follicles: Fo-ti is rich in essential minerals like zinc, iron, iodine, potassium, manganese, and sodium, which are vital for strong, healthy hair and can help prevent breakage.
2. Prevents and Reverses Premature Graying:
* Boosts melanin production: One of Fo-ti's most celebrated benefits is its potential to restore natural hair color and delay the onset of graying. It's thought to do this by significantly inducing melanin synthesis, the pigment responsible for hair color.
* Neutralizes hydrogen peroxide: Small amounts of hydrogen peroxide naturally form in our cells, and over time, this can damage melanocytes (melanin-producing cells), leading to gray hair. Fo-ti is believed to neutralize the effects of hydrogen peroxide, thus helping to preserve hair color.
3. Protects Hair from Damage:
* Antioxidant properties: Fo-ti is packed with antioxidants, which help protect hair from environmental damage caused by free radicals, such as pollution and UV exposure.
* Anti-inflammatory effects: It possesses anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce scalp inflammation, which can otherwise contribute to hair loss and thinning.
Why did I used essential oils?.
For their potency and therapeutic effects .
I used an proprietary essential oil blend that includes tea tree and rosemary to enhance its properties.
It cleanses and moisturizes hair, promoting growth, strengthening strands, and adding shine, while also helping to balance scalp oils and can help reduce frizz.
Each round bar is approximately 2 oz
Matching conditioner coming soon.