Recently, the press, the Internet and other information sources have been discussing a real boom related to the use of horse care products by people. The most discussed miracle cure in this series is horse shampoo. What is he and why is there so much talk around him? Horse shampoo: a miracle - a means or a successful advertising trick? Let's try to figure it out.
First, the famous actress Sarah Jessica Parker spoke about miracle shampoo. According to her, she uses horse shampoo for hair growth and is very happy with it. A little later, reviews began of those who tried the shampoo on themselves. Society has already divided into supporters and opponents of the use of this miracle by man. Supporters claim that horse shampoo for hair growth made hair shiny, thick and obedient to styling, dandruff disappeared. Opponents of use describe cases of allergies, itching of the scalp, and loss of large amounts of hair after some time.
So is he equine or not?
Horse shampoo is produced as a zoocosmetic, designed to care for horses and is designed taking into account their features. The main difference between such a shampoo and "human" is a higher concentration of active substances, since human skin differs from horse skin in structure, pH, and its functions.
What is the composition of horse hair shampoo?
Since horses are very sensitive to the effects of allergens, it can be considered that in the manufacture of shampoo mostly natural components are used, which are also used in the manufacture of shampoos for people.
Significantly different surfactant content. There are several times more in a horse. Excess surfactants make hair dry and stiff. Another unpleasant moment is that the scalp begins to peel off over time, a constant itching is felt.
Often horse shampoo contains birch tar. It significantly accelerates hair growth, but this option is suitable only for those whose hair quickly becomes oily. In other cases, it’s not worth the risk.
Silicones and keratins, which give the hair shine, smoothness and thickness, settle on the hair, and such a film is not always useful for human hair. The hair gets a lot of stress and after a while breaks and falls out.
Who should not use horse hair shampoo?
If you have healthy, unproblematic hair and healthy scalp, then you can go for an experiment and try using this shampoo.
Horse hair shampoo is not recommended for those whose hair is colored, damaged, depleted or have other problems, as it is sufficiently aggressive in its effect.
How to use shampoo?
Be sure to dilute the shampoo with water in a ratio of 1:15. First, the shampoo is applied in the palm of your hand, foams and only then applied to wet hair.
How often can horse shampoo be used?
It is best to use it only occasionally, from time to time. The main thing should still be shampoo intended for use by people.
Never use horse shampoo during the hot season.
Constantly monitor the condition of your hair and scalp. If you notice a change for the worse, stop using this shampoo right away and switch to using regular cosmetics.
Whether or not to use horse shampoo for hair growth is up to you, of course. As you can see, a miracle does not occur. Shampoo has both advantages and disadvantages. Or maybe you shouldn’t experiment with yourself and turn to grandmother’s recipes that have been tested for centuries?