Problemer med skæl? Du er ikke alene

Problems with dandruff? You are not alone

A healthy scalp is essential for beautiful and healthy hair. But for most, scalp care is an overlooked part of their hair care routine, even though many suffer from various scalp problems. You can read about this in our post about a healthy scalp environment. One of the more widespread problems is dandruff. But what exactly is dandruff? And how do you get rid of it? We'll get into that in this post.

What is dandruff and what does it look like?

Dandruff is rejected skin cells, that are a result of our skin constantly being renewed, and therefore getting rid of old skin cells. So it's something we all have – some just have it more than others. In fact, about 20% of the adult population experience problems with dandruff. A problem that affects men more often than women.

Are you in doubt about whether you suffer from dandruff or other problems such as dry, sensitive, or oily scalp? That makes sense. It can be difficult to distinguish between the symptoms of these problems. They can all include redness, itching, and flaking skin flakes. However, there are some indicators that can help get you on the right track.

Despite the beliefs of many, dandruff is rarely the result of a dry scalp. Dry scalp often shows up as smaller and dry flakes (read more about this in our post on a healthy scalp). Another phenomenon that can be confused with dandruff is the buildup from various styling products. The accumulated product appears as flakes, of the same color as the product itself, that stick to the hair strand.

But if we look at dandruff, factors such as genetics, stress, environment, and diet play a role. However, the most common cause of an overproduction of dandruff is a fungal infection of the scalp. The culprit is the yeast Pityrosporum ovale. And although it may sound scary with a fungal infection, it is completely harmless. In fact, Pityrosporum ovale is found naturally on the skin of humans, as a part of our microbiome. The problem only arises when the fungus begins to divide uncontrollably, increasing the production of dead skin cells, and thus giving rise to dandruff.

What can be done to minimize dandruff?

It is important to choose hair products that target your specific scalp needs. This is possible at LULAB, where you can get a gentle and effective customized shampoo, with scalp assets added that counteract dandruff. We have several natural ingredients that actively fight dandruff. One of these is an extract from Rosebay willowherb. Rosebay willowherb grows wild in the Northern Hemisphere, where it has traditionally been used to relieve skin irritation. With the key molecule oenothiene B, this extract makes sure to, among other things, normalize the Pityrosporum ovale level, and therefore reduce dandruff production. And if the problems with dandruff are more extensive, we also have an ingredient against this: propanediol caprylate, which is extracted from palm trees and is therefore 100% natural. This ingredient has an effect comparable to Climbazole, which is found in many dandruff shampoos.

LULAB's tailor-made shampoo can therefore be used as a natural and gentle alternative (or supplement) to classic dandruff shampoos, that can be harsh on your scalp. This way, you can fight dandruff without compromising your hair care needs – and completely without sulfates, silicones, and parabens. Adapt your dandruff shampoo to your needs - without sulfates, parabens & silicones of course.

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Care for your scalp like you care for your face

Day cream, night cream, eye cream, facial oil, facial serum, cleanser, and toner. Your bathroom shelf is overflowing with lovely, nourishing products that make your skin stronger, healthier, and more beautiful. But what about your scalp? It needs attention if you want stronger, healthier, and more beautiful hair. That's why we've developed the world's first customised scalp serum that matches your needs. It can solve multiple issues at once – or focus on solving one specific problem. The choice is yours. The most important thing is that the bottle finds its place on your bathroom shelf, so you remember to use it every day. Why is scalp care important? Few people realise that healthy hair starts with the scalp. While having a good shampoo and conditioner is important because they treat the hair you already have, the scalp is the growth layer for hair roots that will develop into new, strong hair strands. Therefore, it's crucial to care for it with a targeted scalp serum. What makes this scalp serum special? &]:mt-2 list-decimal space-y-2 pl-8" depth="0" data-mce-fragment="1"> It can be customised to your hair: Unlike other scalp serums on the market, you can customise your LULAB scalp serum to address your scalp's specific needs. You can combine up to three out of six scalp goals in the same serum, which no existing products offer. Choose between: Increased hair growth, healthy scalp, anti-dandruff, soothing effect for itchy scalp, moisture for dry scalp, and reduced oil production in the scalp. It's developed with potent ingredients, meaning ingredients with high efficacy. We've carefully researched which ingredients provide the best results, and our scalp serum contains maximum doses of each ingredient so you achieve the best results fastest. The effect depends 100% on dosage and recommended use. It contains only ingredients with documented effects and has been tested by test subjects. It's vegan and, like our other hair care products, free from sulfates, silicones, and parabens. Moreover, like all LULAB products, the new serum is only produced when you order it. This means you receive a freshly made serum. Besides the ingredients, you can choose the bottle colour and have your name on it. When can you see results? Our tests show that it takes one to three months before seeing an effect. It takes time to treat the scalp and hair follicles, so be patient. Results will come. We recommend using the scalp serum daily, either in the morning or evening before bedtime. It's non-greasy and can be used on wet or dry hair. Instructions included. Is there anything a scalp serum cannot do? Yes! It's important for you to know what this – or any other scalp serum – cannot do, so you're best informed. &]:mt-2 list-decimal space-y-2 pl-8" depth="0" data-mce-fragment="1"> It cannot treat medical hair loss. If hair roots are dead, a serum cannot make hair grow again. However, if there's life in the hair roots, it can boost your hair growth by ensuring more hairs remain in the growth phase longer while shortening the resting phase where hair stops growing before falling out. This way, you'll experience having more hair on your head. It cannot give you more hair follicles. On average, a person loses 50-100 hairs per day. This is completely normal and happens because hair goes through three phases: Growth, rest, and shedding. However, some lose several hundred hairs daily and experience actual hair loss. Here, our serum can boost your hair growth by extending the growth phase and shortening the resting phase. You create the best conditions for this when your scalp's microbiota is healthy. Feel free to contact us if you'd like more information about our scalp serum. You can contact Martin Lund here: xxxx You can order our customised scalp serum here:

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Derfor er LULABs produkter fri for sulfater, silikoner og parabener

Why LULAB's products are free of sulfates, silicones, and parabens

As a conscious consumer, it can be a bit of a struggle to keep track of all the substances you want to avoid in your care products. They can hide under many different and advanced names in the ingredient lists. But at LULAB, we have made it easy for you to avoid some of the most controversial substances – namely sulfates, silicones, and parabens. As mentioned, LULAB's products do not contain any of the above substances. But why have we decided to do so? Here's a brief rundown of some of the main reasons behind this decision. Sulfates What exactly are sulfates? You undoubtedly know them from your everyday life. These are sulfur compounds with the primary purpose of cleaning and degreasing - and they do so very effectively. Therefore, products with sulfates can have a drying effect on both the scalp and hair strands. They remove the natural oils that the scalp produces, which help keep the hair healthy. This is especially true for curly, dyed, or split hair that has a large need for moisture to stay healthy and shiny. Sulfates are widely used in care products, as they, in addition to being cleansing, also have the foaming effect we know, from everything from dishwashing detergent to shampoo. But there is a difference between sulfates. The sulfates that are often added to your care products are the so-called SL sulfates (sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate). These can be harsh on the skin and potentially cause an irritated and dry scalp. There are many milder and natural alternatives to these SL sulfates, and at LULAB we have chosen that our products should be free of sulfates. Instead, we use sodium cocoyl isethionate, which is extracted from coconuts. This means that you get a mild and gentle cleansing shampoo that focuses on your well-being. And this is, of course, without compromising the washing experience itself, where the foaming effect remains intact. Silicones So, what are silicones? Silicone substances, or siloxanes as they are also called, are used in a wide variety of cosmetic products. They are usually found behind names ending in -cone or oxane. Here they are used, among other things, to make the hair appear shiny and healthy. And after all, these characteristics sound attractive at first glance. But silicones achieve this by putting an enveloping layer around the hair shaft, that can prevent the natural oils from penetrating. Therefore, in the worst case, your hair can be left dry and lifeless when hair care products contain both sulfates and silicones. Over the past few decades, several silicones have been suspected of being endocrine disruptors, and some of these must therefore not be used in care products or cosmetics. For example, this applies to cyclic silicone cyclotetrasiloxane (D4). However, cyclopentasiloxane (D5) and cyclohexasiloxane (D6) are also considered problematic. And as if that were not enough, it has also become clear that they have a great impact on the environment. Since silicones are generally very stable substances, they do not break down in nature, which means they can accumulate in nature, and spread over great distances. Based on these issues around silicones, we at LULAB have decided that our products should be 100% silicone free. We believe that you can easily achieve shiny and healthy hair by using only natural ingredients, that focus on both you and the environment. Parabens What are parabens? Parabens (eg. methyl- and ethylparaben) are preservatives often found in cosmetic products. They make sure to inhibit the growth of fungi and bacteria, which is a sought-after function. But the use of parabens has been debated for many years, due to suspicions of being endocrine disruptors for both men and women. Whilst numerous parabens have been banned, others are still present in cosmetic products, although they are on the EU list of substances suspected of being endocrine disruptors (methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butylparaben). That is why we at LULAB have chosen to avoid parabens in our products. Instead, we recommend that you use your freshly made, and personally manufactured products within three months. That way, you get the best benefit from all the natural ingredients. Uncompromising and customised products At LULAB, all ingredients are carefully selected with your health, well-being, and the environment in mind. This, we believe, provides the best product focused on your hair's needs. We continuously keep up to date on the development of new ingredients, so that we only use the absolute best when we tailor your products to your personal needs. Start your customization today. We tailor 100% customized products for all hair types.

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