Does your hair really need sunscreen? Or your scalp?
Just like heat from your blow dryer or heat from your styling tools, the sun can be just as damaging to your strands! The cuticle of your hair can easily be damaged by the UV rays.
Prolonged exposure to UV rays can cause the hair to become brittle and prone to breakage. If you already have compromised hair strands that are dry, heat damaged, or damaged from coloring and bleaching, you are going to want to protect your locks at all costs. Even the salt water and chlorine can cause severe damage to the hair strands. These elements can disrupt the natural pH balance of the hair. If left unwashed or rinsed, this can be very damaging.
Now, your scalp is still made up of living cells. It is still part of your skin and is still susceptible to UV rays and damage. Just because you have hair on your head, does not mean that your scalp is protected by the sun.
3.6 Million cases of Basal Cell Carcinoma are diagnosed in the US each year. The most common places this type of cancer is found are face, ears, neck and scalp. With this being the most mild form of skin cancer, this is still damage that you’re going to want to avoid.
We recommend using the COOLA Ocean Salted Sage Scalp & Hair Mist on your locks and scalp when you go out for the day in the sunshine. If you’re an avid hair colorer or if you love your blonde strands, this is a great way to protect your hair and scalp from the UV rays.
This product contains Monoi oil and Gotu Kola extract.
Monoi Oil is made from soaking Tahitian Gardenias in coconut oil. It’s used widely among french polynesians as a hair and skin softener. This oil is used on hair to help restore and retain moisture. It is also used to help fight bacteria and promote healing of the strands.
Gotu Kola extract comes from an herb used mainly in Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. This extract can be found in many sun care products because it aids in the production of collagen and increases the levels of antioxidants in the skin.
Continual checks of your neck and scalp can be so beneficial for your health and early detection of a suspicious spot. Get your hairdresser involved! There’s no one else that’s looking at your head that closely! A 2015 study showed that melanomas on the head and neck have a faster growth rate of anywhere else on your body. Early detection is KEY. So be diligent, take precautions, and stay sun safe!
Check out the Skin Cancer Foundation’s Self examination guide on their website. It walks you through what to look for when you’re scanning your body for suspicious activities!