How can I get benefits for my scalp?

A healthy scalp is the foundation for healthy hair, and seaweeds are incredibly effective at addressing common scalp concerns:

• Anti-Inflammatory and soothing: Compounds like fucoidan have anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe an irritated scalp, reduce redness, and calm conditions like itching and flaking. This makes them a great active for products aimed at sensitive or dandruff-prone scalps.
• Anti-pollution and antioxidant protection: Seaweeds have evolved to produce powerful antioxidants to protect themselves from harsh environmental stressors like UV rays and pollutants. When used in hair care, these antioxidants help to neutralize free radicals, safeguarding the scalp and hair from damage and premature aging.
• Sebum regulation: Certain seaweed extracts, such as those from Fucus vesiculosus (bladderwrack), can help to balance sebum production. This is beneficial for both oily and dry scalps, promoting a healthy and balanced scalp microbiome.

 An extract of Alaria esculenta, also known as the “Irish wakame”. This brown algae, up to 2 m long and 10-15 cm wide, is a traditional food along the far northern coasts of the Atlantic Ocean, eaten for its excellent health properties as well as for its binder/detoxifier effect against heavy metals. Brown algae has a protective action on the hair follicle against inflammation induced by Cadmium, and helps to preserve scalp function and maintain healthy hair. The in vitro data have also shown the protection against lipid peroxidation after a UVB stress. Written by Seppic