FIGHT THE GREY HAIR WITH ANTIOXIDANTS

The hair have always been considered a symbol of virility ( male ) and seduction ( female ), but also a symbol of a culture and a way of being , just think that in China haircut was a disgrace , in France the long hair was the prerogative of the nobles and why not, the invincibility of Samson was tied to his own long hair.

But besides being a symbol, are very often also an indicator of the age , linked to the characteristic properties of the hair to become gray or white in time.

The color of the hair is due to melanin, colored substance of which we recognize two types : eumelanin , dark ( hair blacks ) , and pheomelanin , clear ( blonde hair, golden, red ) . In blonde hair melanin is present only in the cuticle , while in blacks or brown hair is also present in the medullary layer ( in red hair melanin is replaced by soluble pigments common) .

But with the passage of time the original color of the hair is being lost ( around 30 years) to white color . However, there are major causes that influence this phenomenon and the timing of its appearance , such as genetics , some metabolic phenomena , nutrition, and stress.

However, today you learned a little more about this process , all thanks to a team of European researchers , who have identified in the hair follicle gray a strong oxidative stress , caused by a buildup of hydrogen peroxide !

A demonstration of the interesting discovery , we tested a product is applied topically on the scalp can counteract this excess of hydrogen peroxide , via UV activation ; this type of treatment has also been used in cases of vitiligo , with excellent results.

This exciting discovery will open new horizons of interest on combating all'incanutimento or vitiligo and gray hair ( white hair ) and the preparation of new cosmetic products ( project where I will work as soon as possible ) to improve the quality of life of those suffering from this situation . In the meantime, the only help that we can have in this direction , it is the daily intake of a good share of antioxidants , either through diet or through nutritional supplementation , and about power , I recommend the excellent fresh basil pesto typical this season, one of the 20 foods richest in antioxidants.

Andrea Busalacchi