Green tea and hair growth

Green tea and hair growth. Green tea is one of the healthiest and most popular antioxidant-rich beverages. Most of the antioxidants in green tea come from compounds called flavonoids. Catechin is a prominent type of flavanol and has many green tea benefits.

Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is known to have multiple health benefits, including minimizing the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

How does green tea benefit your hair?

These are some of the essential benefits of green tea that can help your hair health.

• It stimulates hair growth
  Multiple studies have shown that green tea can support healthy hair growth. For example, in one study, when researchers applied topical EGCG extract to the scalps of three hair loss patients, hair growth increased significantly after four days. EGCG can promote hair growth in patients with hormone-related alopecia by stimulating hair follicles and preventing damage to hair cells and skin.
• Prevents hair loss
  Hair loss is a common problem that can be caused by a variety of reasons, including autoimmune diseases, stress, diet, and hormonal changes. The natural cycle of hair growth consists of three phases: androgen (hair growth phase), anagen (transition phase) and resting phase (hair loss phase). When you experience excessive hair loss, these three phases will change. The hormones testosterone and dihydrotestosterone can increase hair loss by shortening the length of the hair growth phase. According to research conducted in this field, the antioxidants in green tea can hinder the effects of these two hormones on the hair, thus slowing down the process of hair loss.
• Improves the delivery of nutrients to the hair
  Hair growth begins directly in the skin, and through the skin, the hair receives blood flow, oxygen, and nutrients that are vital to its growth cycle. Drinking green tea can speed up the supply of these essential nutrients to the scalp and promote hair growth.

How to use green tea for hair

The main way to achieve this is to use hair products that contain green tea extract as the main ingredient. Here are some of the ways you can use green tea to promote hair growth:

• Apply a shampoo containing green tea extract daily to the scalp and hair roots and gently rub in.
• Apply a green tea hair mask or conditioner to the ends, roots, and shafts of your hair, and leave in for 3 to 10 minutes or according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Make a homemade hair rinse by adding 1-2 green tea bags to boiling water and steeping for 5 minutes. Once this liquid is cool, apply it to your hair after you shower.
• Drink 1 to 2 cups of green tea daily.

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