3 Ways Pollution Affects Your Hair and Scalp Health

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3 Ways Pollution Affects Your Hair and Scalp
Health 
Just like the rest of our body, our hair and our
scalp are also prone to the effects of pollution.
While the health of hair and scalp depends on a
lot of factors such as ones diet, stress levels,
health conditions, etc. many problems can be
amplified simply due to exposure to pollutants in
the air.
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Loss of shine and brittle hair
Hair needs moisture to stay healthy, much like
our skin. Particulate matter is notorious for
sucking out the moisture from our skin, and the
same is true for our hair as well.  Tiny
particles of sulphur and carbon monoxide present
in the air settle on the hair shaft , and make it
weak and dry. The result is hair that is lifeless
and dull, and with prolonged exposure the hair
becomes brittle and prone to breakage as well.
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Dry and itchy scalp
Dryness of the hair and scalp results in dandruff
and that excellerates itchiness. Since the scalp
is covered in hair, it is hard to moisturise it
as well. In such a case, one should consult their
doctor and get a prescription because ignoring
severe dandruff can develop into serious issues
like scalp psoriasis. Deep nourishing and regular
oiling will fail to help in case the condition
goes this far.
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Hair follicles slow down significantly
Soot, smog, and other air pollutants settle on
the scalp just the way they settle on our skin.
Research has concluded that when hair follicles
are exposed to these particulate matter, the
hair-growth protein called  ?ß-Cantenin, which is
responsible for hair growth, reduces
significantly This results in loss of hair which
manifests over time, and as the hair growth is
slowed down this further results in thinning of
hair. 
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