Moringa – Superfood for your hair
Superfood – a term you're probably familiar with when it comes to nutrition. Did you know? Certain superfoods can also provide external nourishment for your hair. Moringa, with its valuable properties that have been treasured for millennia, is one of the top star ingredients in this regard. But what is moringa – and what can it do for your hair? Read below to learn more about the absolute all-rounder for all things hair care. There’s a reason why we've picked it as the foundation for all of our personalized formulas!
Moringa, the miracle tree!
The tropical tree moringa oleifera originally hails from India. During British colonization, it was increasingly cultivated in many other tropical regions. The moringa tree is capable of growing an impressive 30 centimetres within a month and can reach heights of up to 8 metres in a short span of time.
The dense branches feature oval leaves and edible flowers up to 70 centimetres in length. These creamy white, violet-scented moringa flowers contain the valuable seeds from which moringa oil is obtained. The moringa tree has played a role in Ayurvedic medicine for over 5000 years. There’s a reason why it’s known as the tree of life in India.
Moringa: Medicine, superfood and your hair's best friend
It's hard to imagine the world of medicine without moringa. Traditionally used as a disinfectant to combat inflammation and joint pain, the plant is potentially capable of treating over 300 illnesses. Moringa also contains a number of interesting properties when it comes to cleaning water: When ground moringa seeds are submerged into cloudy, dirty water, they have been proven to reduce the bacterial count in the water for a short period (Source: DBU – German Federal Environment Foundation, Moringa Project).
Moringa is often also used as a food supplement. All parts of the tree are edible – which is enough to make the tree special as it is. Moringa is an uncontested superfood that acts as an abundant source of vitamins, nutrients and protein. In the Philippines, the benefits of moringa are primarily utilised by women. Whether it's for pregnancy, to stimulate milk production, or feed children – in this part of the world, moringa is mum's best friend.
Moringa and your hair
However, moringa doesn’t just work its magic from within. Moringa shampoos and conditioners are great at combating stress for your hair and scalp. Never heard of stressed hair? You're probably aware how your body and skin react to certain influences. But have you ever paid attention to how your hair is affected? Cold temperatures, sunlight, dirt and pollution in the air and, not to mention, mechanical and chemical influences, wreak havoc on your hair and sensitive scalp.
While your skin has a natural barrier to protect it against these factors, your hair unfortunately does not. Instead, it loses its shine, bounce and volume. Colored hair quickly loses its color intensity when exposed to these harmful influences, which also damage your hair's natural color: These stresses can also lead to premature graying.
The good news: Moringa is the perfect anti-stress weapon. It contains all essential amino acids and protects hair against damage from harmful free radicals. UVB rays also don’t stand a chance thanks to moringa in shampoos, conditioners and other products. Maintain your hair’s color – whether natural or dyed. Its high concentration of vital substances enables moringa to regenerate the hair's structure and leave behind an impressive shine. That’s not all! Moringa extract absorbs smells and prevents grease from building up on your scalp. It also has a balancing and nourishing effect for your scalp and effectively combats dandruff. Hair and its roots are fortified and growth is promoted with the inclusion of moringa in shampoo and care products.
Moringa – the foundation for your personalized hair care
Feel the difference: Moringa is a true all-rounder – even when it comes to hair and scalp care That's why at Yours Truly we use moringa as the base ingredient for all of our products: from our completely customizable Shampoos and Conditioners to our Hair Perfume, Hair & Body Oil and our Body Wash Milk. Discover the power of the moringa tree: Take our short online questionnaire to find out which of our vegan, animal-friendly and natural origin ingredients can be combined with moringa to make an unbeatable team for your individual hair care regime!
