For most people, starting the day involves a cup of coffee, and they may keep the coffee flowing to stay alert throughout the afternoon. Coffee contains caffeine, a stimulant with high levels of antioxidants and many beneficial nutrients. But did you know that coffee can also be beneficial for stimulating hair growth?
How Does Caffeine Work?
When absorbed into the bloodstream, caffeine travels to the brain and helps to increase the production of dopamine and norepinephrine. The increased production of these neurotransmitters enhances the firing of the neurons in the brain. As a result, many people experience improved brain function, including general mental function, reaction times, energy levels, mood, and memory.
Other evidence-based benefits of caffeine include an increase in fat burn and improvements in physical performance. Drinking coffee has also been linked to reducing the risk of certain neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. Every cup of coffee also contains several essential nutrients, including pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), riboflavin (vitamin B2), magnesium and niacin (vitamin B3), manganese, and potassium.
Beauty Benefits of Caffeine
In addition to providing health benefits, coffee can also make a difference in your beauty routine. Many skin care products contain caffeine, which can constrict the blood vessels to reduce puffiness and inflammation when applied topically. Body care products may use caffeine to brighten and tighten the skin, helping to smooth away cellulite and reduce wrinkles. Since caffeine is an antioxidant, it can help to protect the skin from molecules that break down collagen.
According to independent research, using coffee topically on the scalp and hair can help promote regrowth and slow hair loss in both men and women. Damage to the hair follicles typically occurs gradually but can result in thinning hair or bald patches. Since caffeine is a stimulant, it also boosts blood circulation to the follicles, which encourages hair growth and can help improve the appearance of the existing hair.
Coffee-Based Hair Products
HairMax, a leading provider of scientifically advanced hair growth treatment, offers a line of hair therapy products, including shampoo, conditioner, and scalp treatment. These products contain coffee which may help boost circulation in the scalp, which can stimulate hair growth. Additionally, caffeine helps to reduce trans-epidermal moisture loss to improve the barrier function of the skin.
STIMUL8 Shampoo is one of our options in the HairMax for Density Bio-Active Hair Therapy product line. It contains caffeine, plus a proprietary bio-active complex that increases the scalp's stimulation, nourishment, and energy through a targeted liposome delivery system. The product helps to clear away and reduce buildup on the scalp while fortifying the cuticles. The result is enhanced hair appearance, resulting in thicker-looking hair.
After using this powerful shampoo, you can apply the EXHILAR8 Conditioner, which contains many of the same ingredients as the STIMUL8 Shampoo. It also features caffeine as the main ingredient and the Reishi mushroom, which slows down premature aging of the hair and increases blood flow to the scalp. The result is visible volume and body to your hair, which you can show off in all your favorite styles.
Caffeine and Hair Loss
When you notice that your hair is thinning in certain places or falling out at a faster rate, it's worth trying at-home products. As mentioned, a scientific study supports the claim that caffeine can help lessen the effects of hair loss. Men tend to be affected by hair loss more than women, but both sexes can suffer the consequences of this frustrating problem.
The body produces dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a sex hormone that contributes to the development of specific characteristics. However, this hormone can also cause the hair follicles on the head to shrink, making them less capable of supporting healthy hair growth. High levels of DHT can also shorten the hair development cycle, resulting in the hair becoming thin and brittle, making it prone to breakage. The study showed that caffeine used topically could block the effects of DHT, resulting in broader and longer hair roots.
Other benefits of hair products that contain caffeine include the following:
- Softer and smoother hair.
- Improved pH levels of the scalp and hair.
- Elimination of product buildup with the use of harmful chemicals.
You might find that the shampoo helps darken your hair naturally since coffee is dark in color. Implementing our HairMax Density products offers these benefits, along with a visibly enhanced hair appearance.
Tips for Managing Hair Loss
Dealing with hair loss is frustrating for men and women alike. However, it's something that impacts millions of people, and many don't know where to turn for help. Using the right products on your hair can make a big difference in its health and fullness, along with avoiding certain habits and practices.
Avoid putting your hair into extreme and tight styles when you're trying to get your hair to grow back. A tight ponytail or braid can pull on the follicles, potentially increasing the risk of pulling them out before they enter the end of their life cycle.
You may want to avoid brushing your hair too aggressively or too often during the day. Rough brushing can increase the risk of breakage as well. Using harsh chemicals or dye products on your hair might cause it to fall out, especially if you don't care for it properly. It's also helpful to know that hormonal shifts can alter the growth cycle of your hair. Postpartum and menopausal women tend to experience hair loss, although it's generally temporary.
HairMax also offers a range of products to stimulate hair growth. You can choose from among our laser-based caps, bands, and combs, each of which has been cleared by the FDA as a laser phototherapy device for home use to promote hair growth. HairMax Laser Devices are indicated to promote hair growth in males with androgenetic alopecia who have Norwood-Hamilton Classifications of Ila - V, and in females with androgenetic alopecia who have Ludwig (Savin) Classifications I - II or frontal patterns of hair loss and who both have Fitzpatrick Skin Types I - IV.
Using these products can complement your use of caffeine-containing products, including shampoo, conditioner, and scalp treatment, to help you get the lush and full head of hair you've always wanted.
