By Ritika Jayaswal
Premature gray hair is one of the worst nightmares. It is a malady of modern lifestyle that every 7 out of 10 people globally want to fix. People think of it as a sign of aging, but it is not. It happens when your hair follicles produce less pigment, called melanin. It could be influenced by genes, iron deficiency, anemia, overusing shampoo, excessive exposure to UV rays and lack of proper diet. Using hair care products that contain toxic chemicals results in more graying of hair. Try these natural ingredients that are known to reverse signs of hair aging.
1. Black sesame seeds
A traditional medicine which is popular for blackening the hair strands. The power of antioxidants in this ingredient provides hair nourishment, revives hair growth and enhances the blood flow to the scalp. It resolves the root cause of gray hair and turns them into its natural color by promoting melanin activity in the hair follicle.
2. Rice Water
A long-living hair care ritual in ancient Asian culture that is a potent ingredient in reversing gray hair. This hair rejuvenator is filled with the goodness of minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, fiber, magnesium, zinc and vitamins B & E.
Using fermented rice water brings down the pH level of it, and an element ‘pitera’ in it encourages cell regeneration and promotes the production of melanin for hair. You can try Anti-Graying Rice Water Hair Serum from Nourish Mantra, formulated with clinically proven Rice Water & Arcolys that guarantee results in just 90 days. It feeds the hair with required nutrients and stimulates melanin synthesis restoring your natural hair color.
3. Amla
Amla is a standard gold ingredient for premature hair graying. It controls the imbalance of enzymes (pitta dosha) and poor nutrition. This restricts the growth of white streaks, and is one of the best hair care ingredients. The richness of iron in amla makes the hair pigment darker. Vitamin C and antioxidants in these green indian gooseberries (amla) fight external damage and reduce the chance of gray hair.
4. Hibiscus Flower
A beautiful reddish-pink flower full of antioxidants & vitamins is required to produce dark pigment that gives your hair its natural color. Ayurveda and science always support this ingredient and talk about it as a natural hair dye to mask stubborn gray hair.
5. Fenugreek Seeds
A power packed ingredient that is high in potassium and amino acid content, it tackles the problems of gray hair. The protein and lecithin in these seeds prevent various scalp concerns and curb the growth of gray hair.
