The scientific story behind grey hair
The process of greying is a complicated, scientific process in our bodies. It all revolves around hydrogen peroxide, a substance our bodies naturally produce. In younger people, this substance is quickly broken down by the enzyme catalase, resulting in harmless elements: hydrogen and oxygen. However, as we age, our hair cells produce less catalase, which slows down the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide. As a result, it accumulates, affects melanin - which is responsible for the colour of our hair - and eventually leads to grey hair and possibly even completely white hair.
In addition to this basic process, there are several factors that can accelerate hair greying. Hair loss, for example, can affect the process, especially when stress is a trigger for telogen effluvium, a form of hair loss. In addition, ageing contributes to scalp shedding, which over time leads to the loss of hair colour.
Health problems and grey hair
Several health problems can also accelerate the process of greying. A lack of vitamin B12 against grey hair, certain rare hereditary tumour conditions, thyroid disorders and vitiligo are among these possible accelerators. If in doubt, contact your GP. Hair follicles undergo changes during ageing, with pigment cells called melanocytes dying off. A decrease in these cells means less melanin in the hair, which affects its colour. This can cause the hair to take on a more transparent colour, such as grey, silver or white. Complete greying of the hair is the result of these gradual changes in pigmentation.
Preventing grey hair with essential vitamins
The first step to delaying grey hair is by taking good care of your hair naturally. Make sure you get enough essential vitamins, such as B12, iron, biotin and D, through a balanced diet. Foods like lentils, salmon and walnuts are rich in these vitamins and promote healthy hair growth. As mentioned earlier, stress is also a factor that can accelerate grey hair, so managing stress is crucial. Activities such as meditation, exercise and breathing exercises can help with this.
Fighting grey hair with anti-greying products
In addition to natural methods to counteract grey hair, there is almost no getting away from using products specifically designed to counteract grey hair in the process. This is the only way you have the best chance of getting rid of grey hair without dyeing. One effective product is the Neofollics anti-grey serum, which has been crowned for its effectiveness with multiple nominations for international awards. This serum tackles the root causes of grey hair by stimulating melanin production and reducing oxidative stress. It not only helps preserve and restore your natural hair colour, but also strengthens your scalp and hair due to the presence of nourishing ingredients.
There is a way to achieve even better results and restore (some of) your natural hair colour: the serum in combination with the Neofollics anti-grey hair tablets. These dietary supplements are specifically designed to slow down the ageing process.
Conclusion
Understand why our hair turns grey is the first step in delaying and fixing it. Next, we can take action by paying attention to the vitamins and foods we ingest, combined with using specific products designed to prevent grey hair. Using anti-greying products is essential to achieve optimal results without having to dye your hair. Research from Neofollics shows that the density of grey hair decreases by 30% after 3 months of treatment with anti-greying products. With this knowledge and practical steps, you can preserve your vibrant hair colour for longer.
