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We all know food fuels the body — but did you know your scalp barrier eats too? Not literally, but every follicle is surrounded by cells that need vitamins, fatty...

Combatting Dry Hair and Scalp with ScienceDry scalp? Dry hair? They’re connected — but totally different. The key is treating each with precision, not guesswork.Scalp First: Barrier Repair A dry...

Lose the lipids, gain the frizz -  simple physics.The change from summer’s warmth to autumn’s chill isn’t only about pulling out jumpers and coats. It’s also a transition your scalp...

Your Scalp’s Microbiome is about to ShiftWe can't stress this enough.  If you want to enter the cold season with a healthy, moisturised scalp, free from flakes and itchiness, you...

Your scalp feels it first. Tightness, itch, flakes, static… all signs: sweat-driven hydration is gone. If the scalp barrier must stay strong — or the itch and flakes will…Sweat cools,...

Your cuticle isn’t a fortress wall — it’s more like a living gatekeeper, reacting to every rinse, UV ray, and salty breeze. Protect it, and your hair stays smooth, strong,...

🌞 The Science Behind the Shine (and the Struggles)Every summer, the same “tips” keep floating around: saltwater as a conditioner, air-drying as the holy grail, or that thick hair means...

Sebum: Your Scalp’s Built-in Protection SystemWhen summer hits, your sebaceous glands work overtime. Warmer weather and UV stress can increase sebum production, particularly in areas with an abundance of oil...

Did you know your hair can reveal what your body’s missing — long before blood tests do? As scientists at Dakmatter, we know that hair is more than just an...

Why Scalp Exfoliation Matters Over time, your scalp builds up sebum, dead skin cells, and product residue—clogging hair follicles, causing irritation, and slowing hair growth. Scalp exfoliation helps clear this...

For many, summer brings relief from scalp issues, but not for everyone.While high humidity often gets the blame for frizzy hair, it also may play a major, and often overlooked,...

Sweat is one of the body’s most underrated regulators, essential for temperature control, detoxification, and skin hydration. But on the - scalp, sweat and its salt content can have a more...