Scientific name: Trace Element
Classification: Active Principle.
Remineralize and make hair full-bodied and vital.
Tales from Nature
Trace Elements are the minerals that, although present in our bodies
only in small amounts or even in minute traces, perform important biological functions (oligo from the Greek "oligos," little). The Essential Trace Elements for specific hair health are: Iron - Copper - Zinc.
It was not until around the twentieth century that the chemical and physical effects of the Trace Elements were studied and would be used in biochemistry, although for several millennia man has known and exploited their beneficial properties.
In fact, Greeks and Romans believed that vigor and strength came from preparations based on minerals and metals.
Hair Benefits
Trace Elements are enzyme catalysts, that is,many of the functions they perform are activated, and thus catalyzed, by Trace Elements.
They activate certain metabolic processes and improve the function of certain organs if they were malfunctioning due to chemical imbalance.
In skin treatments, they help rebalance the scalp by giving strength, tone, and body to all types of hair.
Included in cosmetic and trichological treatments, they offer numerous specific benefits:
They strengthen the hair fiber
Trace elements such as zinc, copper, iron and silicon contribute to the synthesis of keratin, the main structural component of hair, making it stronger, more elastic and compact.
They stimulate growth
Copper and iron, in particular, improve oxygenation and microcirculation of the scalp, promoting hair follicle activity and supporting the regrowth of healthy, vital hair.
They regulate sebum production.
Zinc is known for its sebum-regulating and antibacterial properties, ideal for keeping the scalp clean, balanced and free of impurities, reducing the risk of dandruff and irritation.
They fight oxidative stress
Many trace elements, such as selenium and manganese, have strong antioxidant action: they protect hair from damage caused by free radicals, pollution and UV rays, helping to prevent premature aging of the hair fiber.
They promote the well-being of the scalp
Trace elements help strengthen the skin's natural defenses, making it more resistant to external stresses and inflammatory conditions, for an optimal environment for hair growth.
