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Medical Video: What's The Difference Between Men's And Women's Shampoos? (TEST)
Maybe you realize it while shopping. In the aisle of hair care in supermarkets or other beauty outlets, there will be two rows of large shelves that line various choices of shampoo; Men's shampoos and women-only shampoo, deliberately displayed separately opposite.
Women's hair care products are packaged in colorful bottles and varied shapes, while shampoo for men is designed in simple packaging, dominated by black, white or gray colors that display a strong impression. Manufacturers produce shampoo and other body care products in two gender versions to reinforce the stereotype of the idea of masculinity and femininity in order to target buyers, even though the product basically has exactly the same function.
Do male and female shampoos really have different uses? Are there big differences in the two types of shampoo that will benefit only one gender?
What distinguishes male and female hair?
Structurally, there is no big difference between male and female hair.
Hair is made of a hard protein called keratin, and grows from follicles embedded under the scalp. Blood vessels in the scalp provide nutrients for follicles, and provide hormone intake which can change the rate of growth and structure of hair at different times throughout human life.
After the hair comes out of the scalp, the hair is no longer alive. Follicles will continue to release natural oils to protect hair from the roots to the ends of the hair.
In general, the average growth rate of human hair is 15 centimeters per year. Because hair's natural growth patterns and cycles differ from one person to another and are not directly related to gender, women's hair does not always grow faster than men's hair. Hair growth rate is most influenced by diet and biological factors of each individual.
Good intake of vitamins, such as vitamins A, B, C, and E can accelerate the rate of hair growth. Although hormones play a role in maintaining the durability of hair, hormones do not really facilitate growth. In women, the hormone estrogen causes women to experience less hair loss, and androgens in men have a direct contribution to hair baldness and increase hair growth in the body.
The hair texture that you have today is part of your identity. You learn to arrange it in a way that you think best fits your personality and lifestyle. Over time, the hair may become thin, curly, straight or rough.
There are many reasons why hair texture can change. The most important, possible, and can distinguish between men and women is how to care and use products, such as gel, pomade, or hair wax which tends to cause hair to become rough and dry in men.
Are shampoo for men and women different?
Apart from a slight difference in volume, there is generally very little difference between shampoo for men and women.
The biggest difference most likely is the type of fragrance used in shampoo composition. In addition, you will find more lists of natural ingredients listed in women's shampoo and conditioner products than men. This is because the market for women is more likely to be attracted to holistic or natural products (fruits, plant roots, flower extracts, and so on). Women's shampoos and conditioners may have more choices within the range of hair care functions, such as color treatments, frizz control, and others. While men's products are more likely to focus on basic and scientific functions, making their products appear more sophisticated in terms of use.
But reported from The Huffington Post, according to Bobby Buka, a dermatologist from New York, the other chemical composition between male and female shampoo is almost no different. The same thing was also expressed by Indonesia's famous hairdresser, Rudy Hadisuwarno, quoted from Okezone Lifestyle. According to Rudy, there is no big difference if women's shampoo is used by men because of the similar composition of supporting women and men's shampoo and hair structure.
Men with dry hair can use moisturized shampoo and conditioner. Similarly, shampoo products that contain humectants, shea butter, and vitamin E - which in fact are commonly found in women's products - to increase the moisture of the hair. Dry-haired men can also try care products deep-conditioning once a week for more in-depth treatment. Leave-in conditioner products are also beneficial for dry-haired men to protect hair from environmental external factors that can damage, such as sunlight and pollution.
Although the benefits and uses of body care products are not specifically targeted at each gender, there are several possible potential hazards associated. Leeann Brown of the US Environmental Working Group, argues that there are a number of chemicals in body care products that affect hormones, and some of these ingredients are associated with male reproductive system disorders. For example, phthalates (possibly a component of 'perfume') have been linked to hormonal changes in men and boys, and sperm damage.
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