Causes of dandruff and tips with essential oils

The best essential oils for dandruff will depend on the underlying cause of your dandruff.

What are the triggers?  Stress?   Diet?    Lifestyle?

Recommended Essential Oils include:

Geranium, juniper, lavender, rosemary, sage, and lemon scented tea tree.

If your dandruff is the result of fungus, Kasia Lemon Scented Tea Tree oil is  your best choice. If your scalp is oily:  Cedarwood and juniper  may be useful.

For a dry, flaky scalp, you can try chamomile,  lavender or sandalwood.

If you want to use one oil at a time, add a few drops to your shampoo.  Kasia Organic Salon team recommends your choice of essential oils with Jojoba oil, and/or scalp treatments with Kasia Restore Hair Oil.

Causes of Dandruff

Truly, the cause of seborrheic dermatitis is unknown and can have a variety of catalysts.

A relationship to hormones and  yeast infections has been a consistent possible causation of guests at Kasia Organic Salon.

The primary cause of dandruff is thought to be a yeast.

• Over activity of oil glands is another possible cause. Shampooing daily with a sulfate free agent will eliminate the oil and help prevent the dandruff.  Do not over strip the hair.

• Shampooing in too hot of water may strip out the natural oils and dry out your scalp. It's best to use tempid and/or cooler water to help close the pores, which will relieve the flaking problem.

• Avoid PVC and alcohol-based styling products as they tend to dry out the scalp. The styling gels, sprays and mousses can build up on your scalp.

• Excess Stress can trigger or exacerbate dandruff very easily.

• A high sugar intake may be another major cause. Sugar requires B vitamins in order to metabolize and can cause a deficiency. To compensate take a high potency B-complex to relieve the dandruff.    Diabetes and the high sugar levels result in dehydration of the tissues as the body flushes out fluids in an attempt to rid itself of the sugar. One of the end results is dry skin.

• People on low or no fat diets may be deficient in unsaturated fats called essential fats, such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids

Call Kasia Organic Salon to have a consultation or to schedule a treatment for your hair/scalp!  612 824 7611

'Beautiful Health' tips to REHAB your hair

“Plant the seeds of restored and healthy hair.”

We trust you'll LOVE our NEW Restore Hair Oil from Kasia! Prized with Black Cumin Seed, Rosemary & Carrot Seed Oil, creating a  synergistic combo of  rich moisturizers, proteins, vitamins, and minerals to help “Restore” the scalp and promote hair growth.

INNER HEALTH

We’ve heard it all before, but nutrition is key when it comes to healthy, shiny hair. Why? .....

Because hair not only depends on a constant supply of blood and oxygen, but also nutrients, and a deficiency in these nutrients will show up on your skin, hair and nails. Brittle, dry or dull hair that easily breaks is therefore a tell-tale sign of poor nutrition. Eating  will help maintain hair color and texture, while keeping a stable effect sugar levels will also help – high sugar consumption creates a higher demand for B group vitamins (using for energy other than rebuilding health), which can take away from, and affect your locks.

Furthermore, an imbalance between good and bad fat consumption can either lead to an overly dry and flaky scalp and dry hair or excessive oil production. Correcting the imbalance will help to normalize the health of the scalp and the relative dryness or oiliness of the hair.

Beautiful Health Suggestion:  CORE from Immuno Viva!

Lipids are a group of naturally occurring molecules that include saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates form the main constituents of cells in both plants and animals.

Core contains concentrated black raspberry and black cumin seed oils extracted through our exclusive cold press process, which requires 8 pounds of berries to make just one half teaspoon of oil. Core's powerful ingredients, rich in Omega fatty acids and antioxidants, offer nutritional support to counteract many health problems associated with modern living.

HAIR

"Are you coating your hair?" Conventional styling products synthetic plastics such as PVP (polyvinyl pyrrolidone polymer), acrylic copolymers, VA (vinyl acetate), polymer and acrylamide polymer are used as holding agents, all of which are synthetic petroleum-based plastics.  Commercial hot oil or silicone treatments can actually make the problem of frizzy or dry hair worse.

Why?  They’re the wrong kind of oil and will tend to sit on top of your hair, and may actually block the moisture your hair needs from getting in.

Beautiful Health Suggestion: Treat your lovely locks with ...

Kasia RESTORE Hair Oil 

A “light” powerhouse, made with  organic oils which are absorbed by the hair instantly, giving you a silky finish, protection, natural and brilliant shine.

Learn more about our NEW* Kasia Restore Hair Oil      HERE

SKIN

Instantly revive your skin with Immuno-Viva Renew skin serum. Made with a patent-pending blend of antioxidant seed oils, and work synergistically with Immuno-Viva Core to combat the signs of aging. Inside -  Out!

Protect, rejuvenate and moisturize skin – naturally.  Learn more      HERE!

Wake Up Aromatherapy for Valentine's Day

Will you be our valentine?

Love is in the air!   With cupid on the horizon I thought it would be a good time to wake up and invigorate your passion for those you LoVe!

Rosemary Essential Oil goes deep into history dating back to the Middle Ages where it was used to protect against the plague.  It is also known to be one of the earliest plants to be used for food and medicine.

Let us take a closer look at the essential oil form of Rosemary and ways to incorporate it in your daily life for healing.

ROSEMARY “Invigorating” -

Mind

• Aids memory loss and concentration; Can help Alzheimer’s
• Boosts confidence
• Helps dispel grief

Body

• An astringent, analgesic, anti-infectious, and bactericide
  • Scalp stimulant for dandruff; Encourages hair growth
• Relieves gout, rheumatoid arthritis, headaches, migraines, cramps, and colitis
• Liver decongestant for gallstones, and jaundice; Circulatory stimulant that raises blood pressure
• Other uses for Rosemary include: nerve stimulant and expectorant
• A mild pain reliever easing headaches, acute injuries and cramps

Spirit

• Opens the third eye and heart charkas
• Expands the conscious and instills loyalty and wisdom
• Used in anointing, blessing, consecration, healing, casting out, protection, and purification ceremonies

Click Here to learn more health benefits and ways to use Rosemary in your daily life.

Suggested Uses: Use in a diffuser and cleanse the air in your home. Our recommendation for a FaBulOuS Diffuser, is HERE.

Put 2 or 3 drops in the bottom of the shower before showering to help break up congestion.

Add a drop to a towel or tissue and inhale to encourage focus and concentration.

Add  a few drops to the scalp with jojoba oil for scalp and hair growth stimulation, or drop to an application of shampoo to encourage a healthy dandruff-free scalp.

Kasia Apothecary Essential Oils and Blends are GC/MS tested for purity and are of therapeutic quality.

Brit gives 5 STARS! What to expect at Kasia Organic Salon

A Euphoric Experience at Kasia....

1/19/2011

I love trying new things, especially when it comes to my hair.  I knew I wanted a sassy cut and some highlights to brighten up the tresses, but I wasn't exactly sure what to describe beyond that.  When I told this to Colette, she lit up and look like she had a great plan in mind.  Well, she definitely did.  My cut is fantastic, the color is TDF, and I feel a sense of well-being knowing that all my fabulosity came with the use of natural products and without harsh chemicals.

Kasia is a full-service salon which means your stylist is also your colorist, if applicable. I learned they also have a full-time esthetician and acupuncturist and have recently been featured in Minnesota Monthly for their detox services.

Their interior is warm and inviting, quiet yet lively, and smells wonderful from both the products used as well as the four blends of tea they offer to their waiting clients.  The blueberry pomegranate was phenomenal and served in a tea ball (my fave) in a big mug.

After my cut and color service was complete, Colette offered me a complimentary makeup touch up to finish off the whole look.  Their products are from a line in California and have a variety of colors to compliment all skin tones.  I will definitely be back to purchase the lip gloss that she picked for me - it was long-lasting without being heavy or sticky.  Colette walked me through the descriptions of all the products she used for me, both hair and makeup, and wasn't pushy about purchasing anything.  Too bad I didn't have anywhere to go that night because I looked gooooood!!

When it is time to check out, keep in mind that Kasia is paperless so you would not receive a receipt and, therefore, no place to write in a tip.  You can let your stylist know to adjust the final bill to a total that includes the gratuity of your choice.

Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Kasia and would recommend it to anyone in a heartbeat.

Time for a new Yelp pic to show off the 'do!!

Hey Informed Beaute' - Help spread the message of Beautiful Health to the community!

We know you face choices everyday regarding where to spend your time, and at Kasia, we sincerely appreciate you spending it with us.  We never take your trust for granted, and want to earn it everyday.  We take great pleasure in the "Beautiful Health"  service alternatives, and we aim to exceed your expectations!

Please consider telling  your "community" about your positive experience with us on  your favorite review site, Yelp.com

**Bonus!  We'll keep loving you right back and redeem you 10% off your next Kasia purchase!

Why Rating is valuable? 1) Kasia is strictly a referral and word of mouth salon and 2)  New guests find us online through a "search." These searches bring Kasia to to visibility through online ratings and interaction with our guests. 3)  New guests decide to try Kasia when they see honest reviews from wonderful friends such as YOU!

Tips and our NEW Kasia Walnut Body Scrub

QUESTION:  How can prevent the red bumps I get after waxing my bikini area?

ANSWER!

No alarm, it is typical that some bumps will appear right after waxing. Clogged pores and hair follicles are usually the culprit, which is why exfoliating (both before and after waxing) is so important.

Right before waxing, gently exfoliate with Kasia Salon's new Walnut Body Scrub.   Immediately after waxing, we suggest applying a small amount of  jojoba oil which is naturally anti-bacterial.  Continue exfoliating for at least three days afterward.

Not Waxing? You can enjoy our new Body Scrub  for everyday use!

* Use before and after applying Kasia Honey-Dip Sunless Lotion

*  Skin and pore detoxification 3 times per week.  ADD Kasia Apothecary Essential Oils for therapeutic properties!

Kasia Walnut Body Polish

We love this scrub and so will you!  Our NEW scrub creates a slight lather  while deeply exfoliating, detoxing, and washing away dead skin cells. It leaves your skin feeling smooth, fresh, clean and revitalized. This scrub is great for oily skin although made for  all skin types.

Directions:

Scoop a moderate amount between fingers and apply to wet skin and gently massage in a circular motion, focusing on rough areas.  Rinse thoroughly and pat dry. For desired scent or emulsification: add 1% (1-3 drops of Kasia Apothecary Essential Oils) and Jojoba Oil.

WARNINGS: Avoid use on any cuts or delicate areas. Do not exfoliate if skin is sunburned or irritated for any reason.  Avoid using  on the face.

Ingredients: Walnut Shell Powder, Aloe barbadensis (Aloe) Juice, Lavender Distillate, Roman Chamomile Distillate, Decyl glucoside, Cocoamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Vegetable Glycerin, d-Calcium Pro-Vitamin B5, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Avena sativa (Oat) Extract, Tocopherol, Vitamin E,  Black Willowbark Extract, Jojoba Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium, Citric Acid

$12.99

Cinnamon Leaf Oil * Apothecary Oil of the month!

Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil Benefits and Uses

Health Benefits Explained

Common cold: Helps soothe the sore throat. Mix oil with
 a teaspoonful of honey and have it twice in day to cure cold. Digestive disorder: Cinnamon checks nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. It also encourages digestion. Consume a tablespoon of cinnamon water just after thirty minutes of your meal. It relives your stomach from gas and indigestion. Bad breath: Cinnamon serves as a good mouth freshener. Headache:  Headaches those are triggered due to heavy exposure to chill weather are cured by applying the paste of cinnamon powder mixed with water on your temples and forehead.

Acne: Prepare a paste of cinnamon powder mixed with few drops of fresh lime juice and apply it on the on acne. It kills all infection and relives you from the scars that are left because of acne. Inflammation and bacteria: There are three essential ingredients found in cinnamon oil that is beneficial for blood clotting.  Thus intake of cinnamon helps in proper flow of blood and as well as massaging with cinnamon oil also leads to proper blood circulation.

Controls sugar level:  Consuming cinnamon lessens the rise in sugar level of blood stream. It also helps to mellow down the level of glucose in the body. Cinnamon is very useful for the diabetic patient and it lessens down the level of sugar as well as develops the ability to react during cell formation. As it possesses some enzymes it helps the body system to utilize glucose properly. Brain stimulant:  Cinnamon has proved beneficial for the growth and development of brain cells. Researchers have recommended that the zest of cinnamon is very good as a cognitive stimulant.
It is proved to cure insomnia and relieves stress level.

Go HERE to learn about DIFFUSING THIS UPLIFTING OIL!

Healing Use of Essential Oils for Winter

The onset of colder temperatures brings with it coughs, colds and flu symptoms. Adverse weather conditions and evenings that darken earlier mean that we all spend a lot more time shut up in homes and workplaces and less time out and about enjoying sunshine, even if we don't suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) we can all start to feel a little down. It is at this time especially, that essential oils extracted from plants during the summer months can really lift our gloom. We've all experienced the power of fragrances and their ability to transport us to another time and place – cinnamon, ginger and orange reminds us of Christmas, rose and lavender takes us to a summer garden.

Medicinally too, essential oils and the plants they are extracted from are becoming more and more widely recognised, from the honey and lemon blend we sip to ease our sore throats to the eucalyptus we inhale to clear our sinuses.

Kasia Organic Salon offers a range of Apothecary Diffusion Blends and Essential Oils that will boost your immunity, freshen up stuffy homes, ward off those winter viruses and raise your mood.

KASIA WINTER WARMING BLEND

Combine the following essential oils: 10 drops of "Spiritual" cedarwood 25 drops of  "Cheerful" bergamot 10 drops of Kasia "Universal Healer"  Lavender You can use the Kasia Winter Warming Blend to make a massage oil, just dilute 4 drops of the blend in 1 ounce of vegetable oil. This blend must not be used topically on the skin if you are pregnant or are going to use a sun bed within 12 hours (bergamot sensitizes the skin to UV light). The Winter Warming Blend can also be diffused into the air, use 3 drops diluted in a small amount of water.

KASIA SORE THROAT GARGLE

To soothe a sore throat and combat infection add just 2 drops of lemon-scented tea tree pure essential oil to a glass of water, use as a gargle and then spit out. Do not swallow, essential oils must not be taken internally.

KASIA MOOD ELEVATING BLEND

1 drop of  "Warming" Cinnamon Leaf

2 drops of "Happy" orange

This zesty blend is perfect for use in a diffuser to elevate your mood and give you some zing.

Do you really absorb up to 60% of what we apply to our skin?

I remember back to 3 years ago when the phrase "we  absorb up to 60% of what we apply to our skin” was just starting to be used among natural beauty pioneers that were health minded as well.   Through my Functional Medicine research at the time, I just knew that this had to be true. To bring this topic up is important to me, as we are finding a increasing number of women with dermis allergies and environmental health complications with the overload of product use.   So, let's back this up.

There is  research to show strong evidence that we do in fact absorb quite a bit of what is applied. Rates of skin absorption of contaminants in public drinking water were studied by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. The study found that the skin absorbed an average of 64% of the total contaminant dosage. In another study the face was found to be 2-6x more permeable than other body surfaces such as the torso, and underarms and genitalia to be even more permeable. In fact, the underarms and genitalia showed up to a 100% absorption estimate (Kasting, 2005).

The studies showed that absorption rate varies depending on the compound. Some examples include, caffeine, which is absorbed by the skin at 48% while DDT is absorbed at 10%. Alarmingly  fragrance ingredients, showed a 100% absorption rate (Robinson et al, 2000).

In any case regardless of actual percentage rates, it makes sense to know the ingredients in our skin care products so we know what we are applying and absorbing. Of course those of us at Kasia Organic Salon commit  to  the  choice of natural/organic  as it immediately cuts out artificial preservatives, fragrances and color compounds that are either suspected or confirmed to be harmful to us.

We suggest the following TOP 5 for your everyday Beautiful Health needs:

Pureoderant Kasia Natural Skin Care Jojoba Oil La Bella Donna Makeup Kasia Spicy Citrus and Weigh-less Organic Conditioner

Reference:  Vitale