What are the effects of the Juniper Mint Scalp Therapy Shampoo on the hair? The Juniper Mint Scalp Therapy Shampoo doesn’t just improve the health of your scalp, it also has excellent effects on your hair. Hair loss in men and women has responded to the use of this shampoo. In a vast number of cases simply improving the health of the scalp results in a significant reduction in hair loss and a marked increase in hair growth, it is, therefore, well worth using the Juniper Mint Scalp Therapy shampoo to ensure that it is not a condition of the scalp which is causing the hair loss. Moisturising and conditioning your hair The rich essential oils from which the Juniper Mint Scalp Therapy Shampoo is made, along with naturally derived conditioning and moisture-binding agents, replenish moisture in the hair fibres and increase the hair’s strength and elasticity, so reducing breakage and leaving your hair feeling naturally healthy and in excellent condition. How does Juniper Mint Scalp Therapy Shampoo work? To make an unhealthy scalp healthy, three things need to happen: 1. Any scale on the scalp needs to be removed. 2. The level of micro-organisms on the scalp needs to be controlled. 3. Fast growing, and scale forming, skin cells on the scalp need to be slowed. The Juniper Mint Scalp Therapy Shampoo works in the following ways: 1. Removal of scale. The combination of the special therapeutic oils and gentle but highly effective cleansing agents in this shampoo loosen and clear scale from the scalp allowing it to be washed away, leaving your scalp clean and fresh. 2. Controlling micro-organisms. A common cause of an unhealthy scalp is a micro-organism called Malassezia furfur. This fungus is always present on the scalp but when the level of the skin’s natural oil (called sebum) increases and/or there are minor changes to the composition of sebum due to ill health, diet, stress, hormonal changes and other factors, then conditions improve for the proliferation of the Malassezia furfur fungus resulting in scalp itching, flaking, inflammation, spots, dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and other problems. The Juniper Mint Scalp Therapy Shampoo is composed of natural therapeutic oils; Corn Mint, Thyme, Tea Tree and Rosemary Oils all have highly effective antiseptic and anti-microbial properties which eliminate high levels of the micro-organisms, clear scale and stop itching and tenderness. 3. Controlling skin cell growth. This is fundamental to the success of a treatment and something other treatments usually fail to address. One of the most common symptoms of an unhealthy scalp is that the skin cells of the scalp form too quickly. Normally it takes about 28 days for the cells which have formed at the base of the epidermis (the outer part of the skin) to move through the skin and to reach the surface (this process is called the epidermal turnover). Once at the surface these skin cells, which are now dead, come away when we wash our hair. However, when the scalp is unhealthy the rate at which these cells travel through the skin is greatly increased, so it is common for the cells to reach the surface of the skin in 14 days or less rather than the normal 28. With psoriasis, for example, it can take only 3 days for this to occur. This increase in dead skin cells results in the formation of scale on the surface of the scalp. When this occurs the level of micro-organisms (which we all have on our skin) increases causing even more scale to form. The Juniper Mint Scalp Therapy Shampoo contains Juniper oil which is extracted from Spanish juniper trees and gives the shampoo a slight tar-like smell. This has a soothing and calming effect on the scalp tissues and causes the fast growing skin cells to slow down to a regular rate of growth, allowing the scalp’s metabolism to return to a normal, healthy state so no further scale forms on the scalp. Why is the Juniper Mint Scalp Therapy Shampoo different to conventional anti-dandruff shampoos? Many ordinary anti-dandruff shampoos use harsh chemicals which, although they clear scale and give temporary relief, aggravate underlying sensitive scalp tissues and stimulate the epidermal turnover so causing more dead skin cells to build up on the scalp, dandruff flakes to form, and the problem to continue. It is extremely important when treating scalp disorders that the treatment does more than just superficially clear scale from the surface of the scalp. It should have a soothing and anti-irritant effect on the scalp so that the epidermal turnover is returned to a normal level; otherwise the problems will continue to occur as cells build up on the surface of the scalp. The Juniper Mint Scalp Therapy Shampoo works in a different way to ordinary anti-dandruff shampoos. Because it is formulated with natural, therapeutic oils it not only clears scale and reduces the level of micro-organisms on the scalp but, very importantly, it has a soothing and calming effect on the scalp tissues. This allows the rate of cellular reproduction to slow and the epidermal turnover to revert back to a normal and healthy level, leaving the scalp clear of scale, fresh and healthy, and allowing the hair to grow well and remain in excellent condition.

Tony Maleedy MIT Member and former governor of the Institute of Trichologists Hair science consultant to the Remington Corporation “It is your scalp that mainly determines what your hair is like, whether it is dry or greasy, dull or shiny, thick or thin. Your scalp is the starting point and its health determines the quality of the hair” Tony Maleedy Tony Maleedy MIT is a hair specialist, a cosmetic scientist, an expert on hair products and the founder of Tony Maleedy Hair, a company dedicated to creating high quality hair treatments. He is a member and former governor of the Institute of Trichologists, and a member of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists. He is hair science consultant to the Remington Corporation, where he has helped develop many of their most successful brands. He has also created hair products and treatments for many companies and organisations, including The Institute of Trichologists and The Body Shop. Tony has worked as a Trichologist for over twenty five years in New York and London. In that time he has treated tens of thousands of people with hair and scalp disorders, including many celebrities and members of the Royal Family. When not running his hair product company, Tony spends much of his time carrying out hair research at the University of Bath, School of Material Science. This research underpins the development of new hair products and the greater understanding of hair conditions and disorders. Tony talks about his work... Why is a healthy scalp important? One of the most important things 25 years spent in clinical practice and hair research has shown me is that good hair starts with a healthy scalp. Your hair grows from the scalp and depends upon it for its nourishment and well-being, similar to a rich fertile soil needed for plants to grow and flourish. So when the scalp becomes unhealthy it shows in the hair. Dryness, dandruff, irritation, lank greasy hair, spots, inflammation, hair loss and much more can all be symptoms of an unhealthy scalp, but improving the health of your scalp leads to enormous improvements, not just to the scalp itself but also to the quality and condition of your hair and its ability to grow. Hair loss reduction In a study carried out at the University of Liège in Belgium, when an anti-microbial agent called piroctone olamine was incorporated into a shampoo at a level of 1% it had a significant effect in the prevention of hair loss in men and the encouragement of new hair growth. Because of the findings of this study along with positive results from the subsequent use of shampoos containing 1% piroctone olamine in clinical practice, and because of many requests from people wanting to use this treatment, we have incorporated piroctone olamine in the Juniper Mint Scalp Therapy Shampoo at 1% so allowing it to give similar results to those obtained in the University of Liège study. Although a reduction in the rate of hair loss can be judged within a few weeks, evaluating new hair growth takes some months, so use the Juniper Mint Scalp Therapy Shampoo for at least 6 months. Tony Maleedy Juniper Mint Scalp Therapy Shampoo • Greatly improves the health of your scalp • Treats a wide range of scalp problems • Optimises the ability of the scalp to produce hair • Natural oils leave hair shiny and in wonderful condition Your hair is a product of your scalp. It grows from the scalp and it depends upon it for its nourishment and well being - similar to a rich fertile soil needed for plants to grow and flourish - so when the scalp becomes unhealthy more often than not it shows in the hair. Dryness, dandruff, irritation, lank greasy hair, spots, inflammation, hair loss and much more can all be symptoms of an unhealthy scalp, but improving its health can lead to enormous improvements to the condition of your hair and possibly to its ability to grow better. Directions: Wet hair thoroughly and apply the shampoo. Gently massage into the hair and scalp and leave for about three minutes before rinsing to allow the active ingredients to take effect. Apply an appropriate conditioner according to your hair type. If you wash your hair daily one lather is enough. Initially use the shampoo every day or every other day, then as your scalp improves reduce to twice a week for a few weeks. Eventually use the Juniper Mint Scalp Therapy Shampoo once a week to maintain a healthy scalp