Hair Treatments: Nioxin Benefits and Uses
Nioxin offers hair loss sufferers a treatment system designed to help regrow healthy hair and prevent hair loss.
The hair treatment product Nioxin offers an approach to thinning hair and other hair loss conditions such as male/female pattern baldness (alopecia). It is also used as a treatment for skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema. Nioxin has been shown to arrest the symptoms of various skin conditions by normalizing the skin. Used prior to chemotherapy and radiation treatments, Nioxin will strengthen the hair and remove toxins to prevent and protect the hair from damage on a cellular level. Nioxin creates an optimum scalp environment for the regrowth of hair. Nioxin provides an entire system of hair care products, and is available in two systems: Bionutrient Protectives designed for fine/thin hair that has been chemically treated and Bionutrient Actives to address the needs of those with non-chemically treated hair.
Nioxin works both topically and sub topically. It contains essential oils, vitamins and nutrients that are essential for healthy new hair growth. Nioxin works on the scalp by cleansing away, detoxifying and dissolving build up on the scalp and hair follicle. By doing this, it opens up the path for nutrients to enter and feed the roots for healthy hair. It restores the moisture balance to the scalp, increases cellular energy, and restores elasticity to the hair. Use of Nioxin will not strip hair of its own essential oils. Use of Nioxin products increases the microcirculation by using your body’s oxygen containing blood and the nutrients to feed your hair follicles.
Benefits of using Nioxin products vary, depending on the degree of hair loss and scalp damage. By removing the cosmetic residue, it makes hair look fuller and thicker. With continued use, the total hair loss is reduced. Regrowth is evident in approximately three to six months of use. Nioxin is safe to use on colored hair, and in fact, enhances permanent hair color. Nioxin conditioner products will not over-soften the hair. By the hair receiving the proper nutrients, overall density and hair texture are improved. Nioxin will also relief itching and tightness of the scalp.
It is stated that Nioxin contains no harmful chemicals and it is not a drug. Nioxin products are hypoallergenic, and are biodegradable. They are bottled in plastic which is recyclable. It is a safe product for use by men and women of all ages. It is safe for use by pregnant women because it does not enter the bloodstream. Use of Nioxin requires no medical supervision. No harmful side effects have been reported. Contains propylene glycol as a solvent, not an alcohol. Propylene glycol is used to preserve the herbal extracts and retain moisture in the hair and scalp. Some product use may cause a temporary redness of the scalp. It is recommended not to interuse products such as Minoxidil to prevent adverse effects. Added benefits of Nioxin are an indefinite shelf life with no expiration date. Nioxin products are available from professional hair salons only. It is important that you have a professional consultation with your stylist to find out if Nioxin is right for your condition. Please note that while Nioxin is cosmetically regulated, it is not regulated by the FDA.
Written by Katherine Turcotte – 2002 Pagewise
