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If you’ve ever noticed more hair falling out during high-stress periods, you’re not imagining it. Stress and hair loss are closely linked, and understanding how your body responds under pressure can help you take back control of your hair health. In this post, we’ll explore the connection between stress and hair shedding, and how our Herbal Hair Stimulator: a powerful natural oil infused with 15+ herbs; can support your scalp and encourage healthy regrowth. Can Stress Really Cause Hair Loss? Yes, absolutely. When your body is under stress, whether emotional or physical, it can disrupt the normal cycle of hair growth. This condition is known as telogen effluvium, and it causes more hairs than usual to enter the shedding phase. Common stress triggers include: Major life changes or trauma Hormonal shifts Lack of sleep Chronic anxiety or burnout When stress becomes chronic, your body may produce higher levels of cortisol, which can restrict blood flow to the scalp, impact nutrient absorption, and lead to inflammation, all of which disrupt the hair follicle's natural rhythm. How Herbal Hair Stimulator Helps Combat Stress-Induced Hair Loss The Herbal Hair Stimulator was created to be more than just a topical oil. It is a carefully handcrafted blend of powerful herbs that work synergistically to nourish the scalp, stimulate hair growth, and restore balance, all without synthetic chemicals or artificial fragrances. Here’s how the ingredients support you during high-stress periods: 1. Black Seed (Nigella Sativa) Known as a powerhouse for immune and anti-inflammatory support, black seed helps reduce scalp inflammation and may balance stress-triggered hormonal imbalances that lead to hair thinning. 2. Amla (Indian Gooseberry) A potent antioxidant and natural source of Vitamin C, amla strengthens hair roots and supports your body’s ability to detoxify; important when stress toxins build up in your system. 3. Rosemary and Peppermint These herbs promote increased blood circulation to the scalp, helping to deliver nutrients to starved follicles and gently awaken dormant hair growth even when stress has slowed it down. 4. Fenugreek and Horsetail These deeply nourishing herbs are rich in silica and protein. They help fortify weakened strands and reduce excessive shedding caused by hormonal disruptions due to stress. 5. Brahmi and Bhringraj Used in Ayurvedic medicine to calm the mind and strengthen the nervous system, these herbs also support hair growth by reducing anxiety-related inflammation and boosting scalp vitality. 6. Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sesame Oil The carrier oils in the Herbal Hair Stimulator deeply penetrate the scalp, locking in moisture and creating a protective barrier that soothes irritation and supports healing from within. Consistency is Key: Turning Hair Care into a Ritual One of the most overlooked benefits of using the Herbal Hair Stimulator is how it transforms hair care into a calming, intentional ritual. Taking just a few minutes to part your hair, apply the oil, and gently massage your scalp becomes a moment of mindfulness. This act alone helps calm the nervous system, reduce daily anxiety, and create a consistent rhythm that your hair, and your hormones, will thank you for. How to Use It for Best Results Apply the oil 1–2 times per week depending on your hair type. Massage it into your scalp and leave it on for at least one hour before washing. With consistent use, many customers report: Noticeable reduction in hair shedding Improved scalp comfort and hydration Increased hair thickness and volume A renewed sense of confidence and calm Final Thoughts: Heal from the Root Stress may be a part of modern life, but excessive hair loss doesn’t have to be. With the right support, both internally and externally; you can restore balance to your scalp and encourage healthy growth, naturally. The Herbal Hair Stimulator was designed to meet you at the root of the problem. With every drop, you’re not just treating your hair, you’re supporting your well-being. Ready to nurture your crown back to strength?Shop the Herbal Hair Stimulator today and experience the power of plant-based healing. SHOP NOW: https://hairandskinfood.com/products/herbal-hair-stimulator 

You care about what goes on your skin and we love that about you. One of the most common questions we get is “If a product contains ingredients like kojic acid, niacinamide, or arbutin, is it still considered natural?” The truth is not everything natural has to look like a leaf and not every lab-made ingredient is harmful. Some of the most effective skincare ingredients come from plants but are stabilized in a lab for your safety and better results. Let’s break it down together using a real example of a plant-powered formula like the ones we use AquaAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceJojoba Seed OilXanthan GumGlycerinTurmeric Root ExtractCarrot ExtractEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilNiacinamidePeppermint Leaf ExtractArbutinCarbomerKojic AcidLemon Peel OilPaeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractOrange Peel OilHoney ExtractTocopheryl AcetatePelargonium Graveolens Flower OilAnthemis Nobilis Flower OilCitralCitric AcidArtemisia Absinthium ExtractTocopherol Now let’s talk about a few of the ingredients you may not recognize right away NiacinamideThis is a form of vitamin B3 that your body naturally needs. It supports your skin barrier brightens dark spots and helps with oil balance. While often lab stabilized it’s considered safe gentle and essential by clean skincare experts all over the world Kojic AcidKojic acid comes from fermented rice and fungi. It is naturally derived and known for brightening skin fading dark spots and evening out skin tone without irritation. It is a trusted ingredient in nature inspired formulas that aim to give real results without harsh chemicals ArbutinArbutin is found in plants like bearberry cranberry and blueberry. It works by gently slowing melanin production to help reduce hyperpigmentation. Even in its stabilized form it is widely accepted in clean beauty and known for its skin brightening benefits Tocopheryl Acetate and TocopherolThese are both forms of vitamin E which is a natural antioxidant that helps nourish and protect your skin. Tocopherol is the more natural version while tocopheryl acetate is more stable but both are safe and skin friendly CarbomerThis is a texture enhancer that helps give creams gels and serums their smooth feel. It is synthetic but considered very safe and non irritating. Many clean skincare brands use it because it helps the formula stay consistent and enjoyable to use The rest of the ingredients like aloe jojoba turmeric carrot essential oils and floral extracts are clearly natural and plant based. They are minimally processed and packed with nutrients that your skin recognizes and loves So is this skincare still considered natural? Yes absolutely! We believe in transparency safety and effectiveness. Every ingredient we use has a purpose and we choose each one carefully to deliver results while staying aligned with your desire for clean nourishing skincare. Natural doesn’t mean primitive and effective doesn’t mean toxic When we say plant powered skincare we mean it. Whether it’s a vitamin a botanical or a naturally derived active you can trust that we chose it with intention and integrity Have more ingredient questions we’re always happy to break it down for you because knowledge is beautiful too   x, Aisha J.

    When taking care of our hair, we often forget that we can create damage when we’re drying our hair manually. Drying is the process that can make or break the health of your hair. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is drying your hair using regular hair towels. You could be taking care of your hair by buying the best hair products, oiling, using a chemical free shampoo, going for regular trims, but if you’re still using regular hair towels to dry your hair, you’re still causing considerable damage to your hair. Like, if you're going to invest all that time in your hair, why not use a towel that won't mess with the results? Did you know that most towels are made of cotton or terry cloth? These towels cause significant damage to your hair in multiple of ways: 1. The main reason drying your hair with these towels is damaging to your hair is the excessive rubbing of cotton or terry cloth on the hair. Wet hair is in its most vulnerable state, hence more prone to breakage. Therefore, you should treat it very gently and drying your hair vigorously with these towels causes tremendous damage such as extreme breakage and hair loss because wet hair is easier to break, causes split ends because your hair shafts become rough, thereby worsening your split ends, resulting in small tears along the hair shaft. It also causes frizz as it roughens up your soft hair cuticles which is the outermost layer of your hair. 2. It’s big, bulky size: When you use regular towels to dry your hair, it absorbs water and gets heavier. The cotton towel already contains some weight on them, and then consuming water, they become so massive that it causes the strands to break. Also, you may have a habit of putting a cotton towel on your head while you walk around or do other things. However, this is one of the worst ways to use a cotton towel because the weight of the towel pulls down on wet fragile strands causing vulnerable strands to break. 3. Loss of moisture: The texture of cotton towels and terry cloth towels are coarse and dry which means that by drying your hair with them, you are stripping your hair of its natural moisture, and this in turn leads to frizziness and dryness. Therefore, if you feel that your hair is turning frizzier by the day, blame your hair towel. 4. Regular terry-cloth bath towels have little nubs that rough up your hair cuticle as it dries, leaving you with tangles, flyaways, and less-than-healthy strands over time. All the reasons above demonstrate how using a regular cotton towel or terry cloth towel can cause considerable damage to your hair, it weakens the hair severely and results in hair loss. Not to mention, although cotton hair towels affect all hair types, If you have thin hair, you’ll be affected the most than others using cotton towels. That’s why we’re so excited to introduce our Extra Gentle Anti-Breakage Hair Wrap. It’s time to drop that cotton/terry cloth towel and take your hair game to the next level by switching to our Extra Gentle Anti-breakage Hair Wrap, avoiding all the damages these towels cause. Made of microfiber, our Extra Gentle Anti-Breakage Hair Wrap is truly one of the easiest, most game-changing swaps you could make in your hair routine—microfiber towels are said to be the best towels for your hair. Benefits of our Extra Gentle Anti-Breakage Hair Wrap compared to regular towels mentioned above:1. Small size, easy wrap style and lightweight: Our hair wrap is much lighter, smoother, and gentler than your regular big, bulky towels. it's so light you won't remember you have it on and it doesn’t weigh your hair down. Just lean forward, flip the hair, twist the towel into a turban and secure at the nape of your neck with an elastic loop and button closure. It’s simple wrap style design enables you to gently dry your hair while you get things done. You can move around, multitask, and enjoy other things while your hair is getting dry in a healthy manner and without coming undone. 2. No rubbing! All you need to do is simply wrap it around your hair and not vigorously rub the hair together. Because there is less friction, the hair doesn’t encounter static electricity and doesn’t interact with itself that much (strands individually). This means that it prevents breakage, split ends, and frizz. It also means that you won’t need to spend money on extra products that keep your hair frizz-free, shiny and so on. 3. Quick dry: It dries your hair quicker than a regular towel. Spend less time drying your hair, exposing it to high, potentially damaging heat. It will cut your blow-drying time in half, which means that you will treat your hair with less heat! Less heat means less damage. Also, it dries hair without getting too wet themselves, unlike cotton towels which absorbs water and gets heavier which causes breakage. 4. It’s so soft: Microfiber towels are made from about 200 000 fibres per square inch. This makes the towel itself finer and more delicate than hair, which makes it impossible for our towel to cause damage. It’s great for those with curly hair, fine hair, damaged hair, and coarse hair. Microfiber fabric makes it ideal for gently removing the excess water in your strands without breaking up your curls and coils. 5. No loss of moisture: You will get a shiny, silky look because the moisture in your hair won’t be stripped away completely. 6. The towel itself lasts longer because it won’t retain water and the material lasts longer than regular cotton. You will get about 500 washes with one towel, which means that it’s a great investment to buy it, you’re set for years to come!You must be wondering, why is our microfiber hair wrap better than any other microfiber hair towel? Some microfiber hair wraps can feel insecure and wiggly on thicker, fuller hair because they have a little button-and-loop closure. However, our Extra Gentle Anti-Breakage Hair Wrap has a thick elastic band to keep the ends of the towel (and your hair) snugly in place, without falling off. Also, our extra gentle hair towel is small, you can carry it anywhere and it doesn’t take up space at all. it also works on all hair types: It doesn’t matter if you have thick hair, curly hair, or coarse hair. Our Extra Gentle Anti-Breakage Hair Wrap is a must have. Once you realize how amazing it is, you'll never want to go without one.   If you’ve purchased our hair products or wish to purchase our hair products, I would strongly advise you to also grab yourself our hair wrap while stock lasts, because there’s no point of using our products then causing it damage by using a regular cotton/terry cloth towel to dry your hair. 💚   Get yours HERE