The telltale sign of a dry scalp is persistent itchiness, but it may also be accompanied by dandruff, soreness, and hair loss. Dry scalp can have a number of different causes, though the most common is a reaction to the change in weather or a harsh ingredient in hair care products.
We've all heard that the best thing we can do for our skin is sleep- and the recommended time that we do so is between 7 and 9 hours. Many studies over the years have shown results that suggest lack of sleep is actually detrimental to both our skin and general mental and physical health.
Caffeine is best known as a stimulant, as the "pick me up" you need when you're tired and in most cases- when you haven't gotten enough rest. It's come to be known that caffeine has a few other unspoken properties that can be both harmful and beneficial to the skin. The key to minimizing caffeine's cons, is to find a healthy balance that your skin can navigate so to not do too much damage!
It's important to remember that there are a lot of ingredients that your skincare products may contain that could potentially harm your skin further and exacerbate your skin’s condition. Products like salicylic acid, alpha or beta hydroxy acids and benzoyl peroxide are all ingredients that can help with acne breakouts, yet harmful to inflamed or irritated skin. Excessive exfoliation may also be the cause of irritated skin as well.
