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 BALD AMBITION What is
sandalore, does it trigger hair regrowth and is it found
in sandalwood fragrances?
The treatment currently being researched could potentially treat hair loss
THERE is no proven cure to baldness, but things might be set to change.
Here's all you need to know about sandalore, the new breakthrough in promoting hair regrowth.
What is sandalore?
Sandalore is a chemical that is used to mimic the scent of sandalwood.
It's often used in perfumes and candles.
However, it may now have a brand new kind of use,
as scientists have discovered some incredible developments.
According to these experts, it has the power to stimulate hair growth.
How does it promote hair growth?
Research undertaken using scalp tissue in a laboratory has revealed that scientists
could be very close to treating hair loss.
The University of Manchester is behind the discovery, with Professor Ralf Paus calling it a "rather amazing finding"
The chemical Sandalore has been found to slow down death of [url=https://Redirect.Viglink.com?key=f680dd6e22cc386f839ef15f1451fdc3 they are also observed outside of the olfactory system in all other human tissues tested to date, including the testis, lung, intestine, skin, heart and blood.
Within these tissues, certain ORs have been determined to be exclusively expressed in only one tissue, whereas other ORs are more widely distributed in many different tissues throughout the human body.
For most of the ectopically expressed ORs, limited data are available for their functional roles. They have been shown to be involved in the modulation of cell-cell recognition, migration, proliferation, the apoptotic cycle, exocytosis and pathfinding processes."
Identifying the olfactory receptors is just one part of the equation, says study author Dr. Hanns Hatt, head of the department of cell physiology at Germany’s Ruhr University Bochum. He suggests scientists also must identify and analyze the large number of odorants that trigger them, which is a huge undertaking.
"Unfortunately, the activating odorants of only about 50 of the 350 human olfactory receptors have been identified to date," says Hatt.17
Why You Don’t Want to Put Toxic Chemicals on Your Face, Hair or Skin
With respect to the current study, Paus and his team indicated the scalp tissue needed to be continuously stimulated by OR2AT4 olfactory receptors to achieve maximum hair growth. They suggest their technique, which is likely to move on to clinical trials, may one day emerge as a complementary treatment for baldness.18
In my opinion, unless you want to slather your skin with toxic chemicals, you’d be wise to look elsewhere for hair growth solutions. After all, the PubChem website suggests Sandalore® is, at the least, a potential irritant and also an environmental concern related to "aquatic toxicity."19
For certain, it contains neither natural sandalwood nor sandalwood essential oil.
In fact, Paus says a natural sandalwood product would not
have the same effect on hair loss because "it does not bind to OR2AT4."20
Unfortunately, just because a product is sold over-the-counter does not make it safe for use.
Of the nearly 13,000 chemicals used in American cosmetics, only 10 percent have
been tested for safety. Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the authority
to regulate ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products,
they often do not exercise it.
The reality is, personal
care products are allowed to reach store shelves without
prior approval by a regulating agency. Only after a
product has demonstrated harm, has been misbranded or adulterated, may the FDA take action. According to the FDA’s
description of their authority over cosmetics:21
"The law does not require cosmetic products and ingredients, other than color additives, to have FDA approval before they go on the market, but there are laws and regulations that apply to cosmetics on the market in interstate commerce.
FDA’s legal authority over cosmetics is different from our authority over other products we regulate, such as drugs, biologics and medical devices. Under the law, cosmetic products and ingredients do not need FDA premarket approval, with the exception of color additives.
However, FDA can pursue enforcement action against products on the market that are not in compliance with the law, or against firms or individuals who violate the law."
For more information on how to keep yourself safe with respect to the products you use on your face, hair and skin, check out my Hidden Dangers in Personal Care Products Infographic.
For now, let’s turn our attention to a natural product you can use without
hesitation, although not necessarily for hair loss:
sandalwood essential oil.
What Is Sandalwood Oil?
Sandalwood essential oil is derived from the heartwood of the East Indian sandalwood (Santalum album), a
hemiparasitic evergreen that grows by joining the root system of other trees.
The sandalwood tree belongs to the Santalaceae family.
Sandalwood oil has been around for millennia and factors prominently in many cosmetics, fragrances and
personal care products. It also is used for meditative and spiritual practices, particularly in India.
India and Indonesia are the largest producers
and exporters of sandalwood oil.22 The oil is extracted through steam
distillation using pieces of wood from mature sandalwood
trees. Some suggest trees at least 80 years old are preferred because, the older the tree,
the more oil available and the stronger the aroma.23
The oil has a woody, exotic smell that’s subtle and lingering.
Its color ranges from pale yellow to pale gold. Although expensive, it has many wonderful
characteristics that make it useful and beneficial for health
and wellness, making it worth every penny.
Some of the Uses of Sandalwood Oil
Sandalwood oil is well-known for the calming, harmonizing effect
it has on your mind. Simply inhaling it will help you reduce confusion and tension.
Sandalwood oil has long been used in Ayurveda, India’s holistic
health practice, for the treatment of mental and somatic disorders.24 About this oil, one group of researchers stated:
25
"Compared to either an odorless placebo or alpha-santalol (the main active compound in sandalwood oil), sandalwood oil elevated pulse rate, skin conductance level and systolic blood pressure. Alpha-santalol, however, elicited higher ratings of attentiveness and mood than did sandalwood oil or the placebo.
Correlation analyses revealed these effects are mainly due to perceived odor quality. The results suggest a relation[ship] between differences in perceived odor quality and differences in arousal level."
Sandalwood also is in demand as incense, often being used
in various types of yoga and a number of Hindu ceremonies and rituals.
Regardless of your religious affiliation, you may find
sandalwood oil useful during periods of anxiety, chronic illness, depression,
fear and stress.
Beyond that, sandalwood oil is beneficial in skincare given its ability to relieve inflammation and itching, as well as soothe dehydrated skin. Furthermore, sandalwood oil is well-known as a remedy for acne, dandruff, eczema, psoriasis, rashes and scar tissue.
Sandalwood oil can be found in consumer products such as creams, deodorants, incense,
lotions, perfumes and soaps.
Be advised you should
not apply sandalwood oil directly to your skin. For topical application, be sure to mix sandalwood essential
oil with a carrier oil such as coconut oil or jojoba oil.
Also, for your safety, I recommend you perform a skin test on the underside of your arm to ensure you are not allergic before
applying this oil over a large area.
Health Benefits of Sandalwood Oil
According to Organic Facts, the many health benefits of sandalwood essential oil can be attributed to "its properties as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, astringent, cicatrizant, carminative, diuretic, disinfectant, emollient, expectorant, hypotensive, memory booster, sedative and a tonic substance.
"26 "Sandalwood album oil has also shown promise in clinical trials for treatment of acne, psoriasis, eczema, common warts and [the skin infection] molluscum contagiosum.
The favorable safety profile, ease of topical use and recent availability of pharmaceutical-grade sandalwood album oil support its broader use as the basis of novel therapies in dermatology."
For aromatherapy, you might try blending sandalwood oil with bergamot, geranium, lavender, myrrh,
rose, vetiver or ylang-ylang.29 Below is a summary of the top health benefits associated with sandalwood
essential oil:30
Anti-inflammatory — While beneficial for all types of inflammation, sandalwood oil is known to be particularly beneficial with respect
to circulatory and nervous system-based inflammation31
Antiseptic — Soothes boils, pimples, sores and wounds,
ensuring the affected areas remain infection free32,33
Antispasmodic — Given its nature as a relaxant and
sedative, you may find sandalwood oil to be useful to counteract spasms by relaxing your blood vessels, muscles
and nerves; apply it when you have aches, coughs or cramps34
Astringent — While mild compared to other natural compounds, sandalwood oil is said
to possess astringent properties beneficial for tightening your
skin; for this reason, it is commonly found in aftershaves and
facial toners35
Disinfectant — The distinctive fragrance of sandalwood oil
has been shown to repel insects and resist germs, which is
why it is a popular ingredient in disinfectants, fumigants, incense sticks and
sprays36
Expectorant — It is specifically effective in treating coughs, but it also helps fight the
infections that cause coughs, colds, the flu or mumps37
Memory booster — Sandalwood oil has been noted for its ability to boost your memory and support concentration, thereby reducing anxiety
and stress38
Sedative effect — This oil is well-known for inducing calmness,
positivity and relaxation, driving away anxiety, fear, restlessness and stress39
Possible Reasons for Hair Loss and Steps You Can Take to Troubleshoot the Issue
If you are losing your hair, be assured I am someone who understands what that is like.
Hair loss is a common condition that affects most people
— including me — at some time in their lives.
Regardless of your age and health, hair loss can be an embarrassing, emotional and psychologically damaging ordeal that can affect your mood, self-esteem and relationships.
 In many cases, hair loss has genetic ties,
but that is just one of the possible causes. You may be losing your hair due to:40
An autoimmune condition such as alopecia areata
Medication side effects
Chemotherapy
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) if you are a woman
Chronic illness such as anemia or thyroid disease
Stress
Hormone imbalance, such as producing too much testosterone if you are
a woman
Vitamin or mineral deficiency, including a lack of B vitamins, vitamin D, iron,
magnesium and zinc, to name a few
While there are many commercially available medications
and treatment options for hair loss, I advise you to consider the natural remedies first.
As a first step, work with your doctor to rule out an underlying illness,
hormone imbalance, medication issue or vitamin or mineral
deficiency. If it’s been awhile since your last physical and
complete blood count, schedule it as soon as possible.
If stress might be a factor in your hair loss, you might
consider using the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to
reduce your stress level, as demonstrated in the video above.
Only as a last resort should you consider applying a synthetic chemical compound,
like the one mentioned earlier, to your scalp. As disappointing as it may seem, the potential adverse side effects of Sandalore® and other conventional hair-loss treatments almost
always outweigh any potential benefits.
A 2017 study published in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology validated
its "biological activity as an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiproliferative agent."27 The study authors asserted:28
"Sandalwood album oil has also shown promise in clinical trials for treatment of acne, psoriasis, eczema, common warts and [the skin infection] molluscum contagiosum.
The favorable safety profile, ease of topical use and recent availability of pharmaceutical-grade sandalwood album oil support its broader use as the basis of novel therapies in dermatology."
For aromatherapy, you might try blending sandalwood oil with bergamot, geranium, lavender,
myrrh, rose, vetiver or ylang-ylang.29 Below is a summary of the top health
benefits associated with sandalwood essential
oil:30
Anti-inflammatory — While beneficial for all types of inflammation, sandalwood oil is known to be particularly beneficial with respect to
circulatory and nervous system-based inflammation31
Antiseptic — Soothes boils, pimples, sores and wounds, ensuring the affected
areas remain infection free32,33
Antispasmodic — Given its nature as a relaxant and sedative, you may find sandalwood oil to
be useful to counteract spasms by relaxing
your blood vessels, muscles
and nerves; apply it when you have aches, coughs or
cramps34
Astringent — While mild compared to other natural compounds, sandalwood oil is said to possess astringent properties beneficial
for tightening your skin; for this reason, it is commonly found
in aftershaves and facial toners35
Disinfectant — The distinctive fragrance of sandalwood oil has been shown to repel insects and resist germs,
which is why it is a popular ingredient in disinfectants, fumigants,
incense sticks and sprays36
Expectorant — It is specifically effective in treating coughs, but it also helps fight the infections that cause coughs, colds,
the flu or mumps37
Memory booster — Sandalwood oil has been noted for its ability to boost your
memory and support concentration, thereby reducing anxiety
and stress38
Sedative effect — This oil is well-known for inducing calmness, positivity and relaxation,
driving away anxiety, fear, restlessness and stress39
Possible Reasons for Hair Loss and Steps You Can Take to Troubleshoot the Issue
If you are losing your hair, be assured I am someone who understands what that
is like. Hair loss is a common condition that affects most
people — including me — at some time in their lives.
Regardless of your age and health, hair loss can be an embarrassing, emotional and psychologically
damaging ordeal that can affect your mood, self-esteem and relationships.
In many cases, hair loss has genetic ties, but that is just one of the
possible causes. You may be losing your hair
due to:40
An autoimmune condition such as alopecia areata
Medication side effects
Chemotherapy
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) if you are a woman
Chronic illness such as anemia or thyroid disease
Stress
Hormone imbalance, such as producing too much testosterone if
you are a woman
Vitamin or mineral deficiency, including a lack of
B vitamins, vitamin D, iron, magnesium and zinc,
to name a few
While there are many commercially available medications and treatment options for hair loss, I advise you to consider the natural remedies first.
As a first step, work with your doctor to rule out an underlying illness, hormone imbalance, medication issue
or vitamin or mineral deficiency. If it’s been awhile since your
last physical and complete blood count, schedule it as soon as possible.
If stress might be a factor in your hair loss, you might consider using the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to reduce
your stress level, as demonstrated in the video above.
Only as a last resort should you consider applying a synthetic chemical compound, like the one mentioned earlier, to your scalp.
As disappointing as it may seem, the potential
adverse side effects of Sandalore® and other conventional hair-loss
treatments almost always outweigh any potential benefits. |
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