Winter is slowly creeping in and some may notice that the hair and scalp are affected by the changes in season. Scalp may become very dry and flaky and hair may break and fall more easily. Because the condition of your scalp affects the hair follicles, maintaining a healthy scalp directly correlated to the health of your hair. When the weather is very dry, your scalp may also become very sensitive so stay clear off shampoo and conditioner with heavy chemicals which could strip even more natural oil or sebum off the scalp. During shower, condition hair with natural coconut extract which are rich in vitamin E. If you have time, give yourself a scalp massage while your hair is still wet with cold pressed coconut oil, or olive oil which are great for adding more lustre and soften to your hair. Make sure to rinse out well after, or your hair will end up looking oily. If possible, try to shampoo your hair less frequently during winter and avoid using extremely hot water as it can strip more sebum from the scalp and worsen dandruff. Also, blow dry hair at medium or low heat high as high heat will further aggravate the scalp and increase breakage.
Coconut oil and moringa oil can also be used after shower as a great skin moisturizer and relief skin irritant as well. Moringa contains antioxidants and is rich in vitamin and nutrients, and therefore, it has nourishing and emollient properties. Because moringa contains antiseptic properties, regular use can help reduce acne and clear up blemishes as well. It works well and is perfectly safe for all skin type, even sensitive skin.
Aside from treating the body from the outside, it is as important to nourish it from the inside as well. To combat the dry weather, make sure you are drinking 8-10 glasses of water to keep the total body hydrated and well replenished.
