Give Dandruff the Blues

Your hair can indeed be your crowning glory if you treat it right. Truly healthy hair starts at the roots. But a dark shirt and dandruff just simply don't go together! If dandruff is the only thing standing between you and a closet full of stunning black attire, you're not alone.

In recent times dandruff, which is marked by itching and excessive flaking of the scalp, has become more common amongst Sri Lankans. Although dandruff is contagious, it is rarely serious, but can be embarrassing, bothersome and surprisingly persistent.

More common in men than in women, Dandruff is caused by the overproduction of a natural fungus - which can be triggered by a hormonal imbalance or an excessively oily scalp Some experts believe dandruff is caused by a yeast or fungus, which irritates the scalp Others say that Clinical research has shown that a dry, itchy scalp otherwise known as dandruff occurs when the natural balance of yeast on the scalp is disrupted.

While we all shed dead skin cells, dandruff sufferers have a higher cell turnover than most. Although this is a cause for great concern, the good news is that dandruff can be controlled by daily shampooing and oiling.

Contrary to popular assumptions, dandruff flaking isn't triggered by shampooing too much or even by dry skin. Flaking can occur on the scalp, eyebrows, and the beard. Internal and external factors have been recognised to cause dandruff.

Internal causes include overactive oil glands, food allergies, stress and anxiety, excessive perspiration, infrequent shampooing of the hair or inadequate rinsing of the scalp and hair, heredity predisposition, and insufficient nutritional diet. External factors are cold dry weather, frequent use of hairsprays, gels, curling irons, hair colour products and harsh chemical based shampoos.

The Janet Group, Sri Lanka's leader in Ayurvedic Natural Beauty Care, has just introduced an innovative new range of hair care products called the "Janet New Hair Anti-Dandruff range" - blending century's old ayurvedic formulas with the latest advancements in hair technology to deliver complete natural effectiveness.

For men and women. The product line is enriched with "Real Herb" and 100% Natural Active Extracts for "New Hair" every day.

The ayurvedic therapeutic action removes flakes and dandruff causing impurities, soothes inflammations, itching and irritations, effectively controls flaking, nourishes hair and with regular use, these formulae actively prevent the recurrence of dandruff.

Powerful herbal action delivers results from first application and effectively eliminates dandruff in 14 days. The 2 step treatment has a 5 way action that improves overall hair health, whereby dandruff and resultant hair loss is controlled and the hair growth pattern is regularised.

Kohomba Margosa Dandruff Control Shampoo

Nothing is as attractive as confidence. When you know your hair is clean, healthy, and free from visible flaking - that's confidence! Kohomba Margosa Shampoo combines the goodness of Margosa, Mint, Aloe Vera and Chinese Hibiscus to effectively control dandruff, hair fall and itching in men and women.

Special ayurvedic conditioning ingredients help to relieve dryness and prevent frizz, split ends and breakage; leaving your hair beautifully smooth and silky after every bath. Its pH-balanced formula is gentle enough for everyday use and leaves your hair looking and feeling thoroughly clean and dandruff free.

Indigo Herb Medicated Treatment Oil

This breakthrough ayurveda based anti-dandruff treatment is enriched with Indigo, an effective natural anti-dandruff agent; Madatiya, well known for its therapeutic anti-fungal properties; Water Cress relieves itching and cools the scalp and cloves deep cleanses.

Coconut oil prevents split ends, while Black Seeds control excessive oiliness, nourishing the scalp and thickens hair growth.

Not tested on animals, Indigo Herb Medicated Treatment Oil's molecular structure is very similar to natural oil that is produced by the sebaceous glands in our skin. It helps to active the formation of new skin cells, moisturises and delays premature greying.