We often try a number of products to keep our hair shiny, bouncy, thick and gorgeous. We try a number of shampoos and other hair loss products. Every one of us fights with hair loss at some point of our life and we are in hunt of one of the best hair loss products in the market. Today, we shall discuss what one should look for in a shampoo if one wants to fight hair loss and to help their hair grow. The best shampoos for hair loss are those which contain ingredients that improve hair circulation. A good shampoo cleanses the scalp properly which prevents the pores from being clogged and in turn reducing hair loss. In addition, the shampoos should also contain nutrients that energize the cells in the scalp and feed the hair. One should be well aware that some shampoos contain harsh chemicals like sodium laurel sulfate which are like bleach. After years of use of such shampoos, one finds hair follicle miniaturization and these might prove to be toxic if absorbed through the skin. It is very difficult to find the best shampoo for hair loss prevention and hair growth promotion since the market is teeming with products with fake promises. The hair loss product or shampoo which might suit a person may not be that suitable for the other. So, look for the feature that suits you the best. Products for hair loss come with their own benefits and drawbacks.

     Various ingredients in a shampoo serve their own purpose. Copper peptides present in the shampoos improve the absorption of ingredients, apple polyphenol improves circulation in the scalp, and emu oil contains nutrients which help in nutrient absorption. Ketoconazole is added to the shampoos because it has the ability to kill a common scalp fungi and it also stimulates hair growth. To increase cell energy in scalp and to increase hair growth caffeine and carnitine tartrate are added.   Anti-oxidants present in the shampoos protect the cells from free radicals. Some shampoos contain saw palmetto which helps block DHT. Niacin present in shampoos increase blood circulation in the scalp. Tea tree oil when added to the shampoos keeps the scalp pores clean. Nettle extract, pumpkin seed oil, green tea extract, and pygeum extract all block DHT. Rosemary oil, vitamin E and B-complex and biotin also benefit hair growth. Zinc kills the fungus that causes dandruff. Pantenol, inositol, methionine and biotin feed the hair.

   Having discussed some of the various ingredients present which the shampoos claim to contain, let us find out the ideal shampoo for hair loss sufferers. A good shampoo should clean the hair and scalp by keeping the pores clear of the embedded sebum. A gentle shampoo helps in keeping the pores clear. The nutrients required for hair growth are met through proper diet and a good shampoo containing biotin, proteins and cysteine.