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Nutrigro® Shampoo

Amongst the ingredients in the shampoo is D-Panthenol - a pro-vitamin that improves and moisturizes the hair shaft to make it appear thicker and it helps reduce split ends. The shampoo also contains phytokeratin- a protein that makes hair. This penetrates into hair improving its healthy looking and gives hair shine, sparkle and bounce. Nutrigro® Hair Shampoo has been fortified with the herb Fenugreek. This is rich in vitamins, minerals, iron and calcium and is believed to improved blood circulation in the scalp and in this way improves nutrient supply to the scalp.

The shampoo is void of harsh chemicals such as the commonly found cleanser in shampoos, sodium lauryl sulphate.

Nutrigro® Hair Shampoo contains essential nutrients to help maintain a healthy scalp and existing hair growth. It nourishes and protects leaving the hair looking and feeling thicker - beautifully clean and healthy.

"Hair follicle itself can be blocked, creating further problems such as hair thinning and loss. 2% tea tree oil will help to unblock clogged hair follicles, moisturize the hair and keep the scalp free of bacteria and fungal problems.

Over 90% of shampoos in Europe contain Sodium Lauryl Sulphate or a related compound as a foaming agent.

Research 1: Studies on SLS have shown that:(Judi Vance, Beauty To Die For, Promotion Publishing, 1998)

• "Shampoos with SLS could retard healing and keep children's eyes from developing properly. Children under six years old are especially vulnerable to improper eye development. Summary of Report of Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc. conference."
• "Sodium Lauryl Sulphate can cause cataracts in adults and delays the healing of wounds in the surface of the cornea."
•  "Sodium Lauryl Sulphate has a low molecular weight and so is easily absorbed by the body. It builds up in the heart, liver and brain and can cause major problems in these areas."
• "Sodium Lauryl Sulphate causes skin to flake and to separate and causes roughness on the skin."
•  "Sodium Lauryl Sulphate causes dysfunction of the biological systems of the skin."
•  "Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is such a caustic cleanser that it actually corrodes the hair follicle and impairs the ability to grow hair."
•  "Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is routinely used in clinical studies deliberately to irritate the skin so that the effects of other substances can be tested." (Study cited by the Wall St Journal, 1st November 1998)

In studies Sodium Lauryl Sulphate had a degenerative effect on the cell membranes (outside of cells) because it denatures protein (Journal of the American College of Toxicology Volume 2. Number 7,1983). High levels of skin penetration may occur at even low use concentration.

In humans it caused skin irritation in concentrations ranging from 0.1% to 10%.
Other studies have shown that SLS enters and remains to a relatively small level in the heart, the liver, the lungs and the brain. Still other research has indicated SLS may be damage the immune system causing the skin layers to separate and inflame.

Bases containing Cocamidopropyl Betaine (derived from coconut oil obtained from the kernels of palm trees) are gentler and less abrahesive.

D-Panthenol

D-Panthenol is a pro-vitamin that penetrates the skin, hair and nails. It improves and moisturizes the skin and soothes irritated skin. It is supposed to thicken hair, improve their manageability and gives hair shine by plumping and moisturizing the hair shaft to make it appear thicker and reducing split ends. D-Panthenol is released from the film coating the hair and penetrates the hair slowly. The Panthenol causes the hair not to be heavy and the style lasts longer.

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Keratin is a protein that makes hair. Blending free amino acids from plants in the same proportions as they are found in the human hair amino acids makes Hydrolyzed Keratin. This strengthens hair and is a conditioner. This binds the free amino acids naturally present in the sebum and in the hair and in this way keeps the hair moist and supple. Hydrolyzed Keratin is helped by its low molecular weight as this helps it to penetrate into the hair improving its healthy appearance and adding moisture. It gives the hair shine, sparkle and bounce.

Nutrigro® Conditioner

Nutrgro® Conditioner repairs, hydrates & helps maintain healthy growth of existing hair. It contains a nutrient rich herb Fenugreek. Nutrigro® Hair Shampoo has been fortified with the herb Fenugreek. This is rich in vitamins, minerals, iron and calcium and is believed to improved blood circulation in the scalp and in this way improves nutrient supply to the scalp.

Hair Serums

Natural oils are important to hair as they add moisture in the hair and reduce friction. To achieve thicker younger hair one needs to improve follicular health. Studies have also shown that there needs to be a good capillary (blood) circulation around the follicles to encourage protective nutrients to reach the follicle.

Hexapeptide-11

Sugar beet Betaine

This is believed to improve the production of collagen. This would make the hair bulb stronger. Betaine increases production in cell’s production of ATP, the energy molecules of all cells that are alive. The extra energy would help the hair function better during the anagen (growth) phase of the hair.

Fruit extracts

Green tea

Nutrigro Serum study

87% of participants felt that their hair was softer and stronger than before the treatment and 66% felt that their hair was smoother after treatment. The Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) showed a significant difference.

   Hair follicle after use with control                     Typical hair follicle removed after use of our serum

Herbs such as Visnaga Vera (Umbelliferae family) can help. The herb contains the active molecule Visnadine and this fortifies the serum. This has been observed to slightly increase skin temperature. Increasing microcirculation to the hair roots optimises the conditions for healthy hair growth as it allows oxygen and nutrient delivery to the root of the hair. This improves damaged and weakened hair.

Formula of Visnadine

Natural oils are important to hair as they add moisture in the hair and reduce friction. Fruit sugars in the serum (sugar cane, lemon and apple) are natural exfoliators that clear the build up of dead cells around the follicles allowing growth of existing hair. The acidic nature of the acids is perfect environment to keep the hair proteins rigid and breakage resistant. The Serum has been fortified with the herb Fenugreek. This is rich in vitamins, minerals, iron and calcium and is believed to improved blood circulation in the scalp and in this way improves nutrient supply to the scalp.

Ingredients: Aqua, Alcohol Denat, Hexapeptide-11, Superoxide Dismutase, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel) Seed Extract, Visnaga Vera Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Betaine, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, PVP, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol

Hair Food Capsules

Spirulina

Minerals and Vitamins present in Spirulina mg per 100g(avg)

Calcium 370.00, Phosphorus 860.00, Magnesium 630.00, Iron 125.00, Sodium 68.10
Potassium 1320.00, Zinc 3.00, Copper 0.41,Manganese 5.20, Chromium 0.70,
Selenium 0.10,Vitamin B1(Thiamine) 8.00, Vitamin B2(Riboflavin)10.60,Vitamin B3(Niacin) 7.00, Vitamin B6(Pyridoxine) 3.00, Cyanocobalamin 0.23, Folic acid 0.06

Fenugreek

Amla

Amla has been traditionally used in India for centuries for hair growth. It is rich in the antioxidant Vitamin A. It is not known which ingredient in Amla makes it have its properties of strengthening hair follicles. Amla works on improving liver function and digestion. This may be how it helps growth of hair.
 
**Department of Internal Medicine, Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland. Horm Metab Res, 24: 8, 1992 Aug, 367-70
Clinical Research by Prager N, Bickett K, French N, Marcovici G. J Altern (Complement Med 2002 Apr;8(2): 143-52)

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