The Philip Pelusi Chic Geek by Nikki ~ Product Education Director

The way our skin acts and feels can drastically change along with the temperatures every winter.  But what about our scalps?  When the temps drop outdoors, and heat rises indoors, the moisture content in the air dramatically drops which in turn pulls moisture out of the hair and scalp.  Hair and scalps should contain an 8 – 10% moisture content even when the hair appears and feels physically dry.  When below 8%, hair appears dry, dull and gets static and scalps get dry, itchy and flaky.

Be sure to ask your guests what type of changes they notice in their hair and scalp in the winter.  We can help with these issues with a simple 2 step process; exfoliate and hydrate!  Recommend our P2 by Philip Pelusi Roots Exfoliating Shampoo Treatment with the skin care exfoliant Salicylic Acid.  This helps to boost skin cell turnover helping to remove excess surface flakes during the shampoo process.  I can be used everyday or just one or two times a week depending on how bad the flake problem.  Also, it can be left on under a plastic cap for 5 minutes or so while in the shower to allow for deeper ingredient penetration.

This process also allows for better penetration of next step; add humectants!  Recommend our P2 Deep Hydrating Hair and Scalp Treatment containing the skin care humectant Hyaluronic Acid.  And although just about every skin care advertisement today boasts about containing this moisture binding powerhouse, Philip was the very first to add it to his haircare products decades ago.  It helps boost skin’s natural ability to hold onto moisture especially important during the winter.

Hyaluronic Acid is naturally found in the skin but also throughout all of nature especially in plants, such as in rose petals.  Philip uses this type of plant derived Hyaluronic Acid to help supplement the scalp.  This ingredient lasts in the hair and scalp for several days to a week, depending on porosity, and with reapplication you can help maintain a proper moisture level.  The result is healthy looking, shiny hair and less flakes!

Tip…this same process can be done to the feet and hands one or two times a week as well for soft smooth hydrated results!

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