Parachute Advansed Scalp Therapie
with active protein complex clinically proven for hair fall control
tested by dermatologists.
Quirky fact #1: The name is "Advansed", not advanced. There is no such word like that. Therefore, it is not advanced. Hehehe
Quirky fact #2: The name is "Therapie", not therapy. There is no such word like that. Therefore, it is not a therapy. Hehehehehe
Some falls are fun. Like falling in love, or nightfall. But some falls are not so fun. Like Humpty Dumpty's fall or our own hair fall. Hair fall is one of the most common woes and one that is very pesky and not easy to fix. Hair fall can be caused by many conditions - be it poor diet or eating habits, physical/mental/emotional stress, medical conditions, environmental pollution, hormonal imbalance, allergies, dandruff etc. The fix to all of them may not be one remedy, but the general rule of thumb is that a healthy scalp means healthy hair.
Parachute is a very loved brand, famous for its pure coconut oil for hair care in India. In the recent years it has spiced up its plain coconut oil and has launched a number of new concoctions under the names like hot oil, ayurvedic oil, jasmine oil, etc. Its new launch the Parachute Advansed Scalp Therapie claims to arrest hair fall with visible results in 7 weeks (less than 2 months!). So before delving into its detailed analysis and reviews and pros and cons, lets first look at its ingredients, coz a product's potential is what it is made up of. It has quite a list of impressive hair fall control-repair-growth ingredients, so read on to find out what they are and what powers they bestow.
Ingredients:
Coconut oil - Coconut oil is one of the best loved hair care oils because of its versatile properties. It moisturizes dry and frizzy hair and makes it soft and manageable. It is an excellent pre-shampoo hair conditioner that also makes hair super glossy. It is high in fatty acids that provide the hair proper nourishment to keep it strong and healthy. It is anti-bacterial and fights scalp infections including dandruff. It is widely used in south India, and pretty much every damsel uses it regularly to maintain those ever praise worthy thick and luscious locks.
Mineral oil - Mineral oil is popularly sold as baby oil making it look harmless and often misleading people by its name which tricks one into thinking that it is rich in minerals. Contrary to what one may believe, it is actually a petroleum derivative; liquid vaseline. It does not absorb into the skin or hair, merely sits on the surface like a plastic cling wrap blocking the pores and making it difficult for the skin to breathe. There is no real benefit of using this oil as such, it is merely used in products as a cheap means to "fill up" the product.
Isopropyl palmitate - It is a colorless and almost odourless liquid. It is derived by processing palmitic acid from coconut oil. As such it is an all natural substance. It can not only moisturize the hair, but also eliminate static which makes hair frizzy and unmanageable, making it a versatile ingredient in humid climates. It is used in hair care products to make it look glossy and also make it smooth and silky to touch. However, it can cause adverse reactions on sensitive skin or skin which already is suffering infections or cuts.
Isopropyl myristate - It is a synthetic substance and is used in hair care products for softening and conditioning properties. It lends a silky feel to the hair whilst conditioning it. It's unique characteristic property reduces the oily or greasy feeling of the oils giving the product an oil-free, light feel. It absorbs quickly into the skin and scalp, thus delivering the results quickly and also taking along with it, the other ingredients in the hair care product. However, it does tend to clog pores if used excessively.
Vegetable protein mix - Protein deficiency is believed to cause hair loss. Hair is also made up of keratin which is a type of protein, so it makes sense to feed hair some protein if it lacks it. However, the exact ingredients are not mentioned but the source is vegetarian.
Sorbitan oleate - It is an emuldifying agent that keeps ingredients hugging each other where they normally would'nt.
Fragrance - Fragrant oils tend to linger on for a long time and can cause headaches to sensitive peeps.
Herbal blend (Hibiscus, Amla, Brahmi) - All the three ingredients are age-old beauty secrets in India for beautiful hair. Hibiscus feeds the hair roots making them stronger and resilient to hair fall and damage. Amla is a rich source of vitamin C and fatty acids to nourish the hair follicles to stimulate hair growth and also fights scalp infections while making hair shiny and strong Brahmi is another famous hair care ingredient to make hair thicker and promote hair growth.
Mineral blend (zinc, copper) - Zinc is an essential mineral that maintains hormonal balance. Zinc deficiency can also cause deterioration in the protein structure. As mentioned before, hair is made up of protein called keratin, so zinc deficiency can be linked to loss of hair as well. Copper not only strengthens hair follicles making hair resilient to hair fall, but also promotes hair growth at a fast rate. All this while boosting melanin production in the hair, thus helping reverse hair greying. So, it is an all win-win situation.
Vitamin E - It is anti-inflammatory in nature and thereby protects hair from external free radical damage. It also keeps hair soft and nourished.
Vitamin B - Vitamin B or B complex if the single most crucial vitamin vital for overall good health. For more information on the importance of vitamins for health and beauty - what are those vitamins and how does each vitamin exactly help in beauty, read my blog here.
Review:
Surprise, surprise! The oil is yellowish brown in color and not colorless like all the other Parachute oils in their range. Also, it is non-sticky unlike the rest. So, obviously, curiosity spikes and expectations hike just thinking that it must be so different from the rest. The fragrance is of lavender and is pretty overwhelming first off. I just couldn't stand it and thought it was the first and last time that I would use it. The whole time it was in my hair, I felt like I was walking with Airwick Lavendar on my head. Not kidding! But hey, the results were great with just the one day's use. The next day my hair fall definitely reduced so much so that I could notice it was not falling all over the place like it usually did. Even as I ran my fingers through my hair, it didn't just break and fall off. So, I was happy with the product and forgot to oil my hair again that day. The next day hair fall was back to square one. So, I realized this product and this problem needed daily regular attention. So, I now slather on some every day. It takes about 10 ml (around 2 tsps) quantity for my scalp. I apply it concentrating on the scalp and the hair roots get some product on them too. It is best to leave it overnight before washing it off. If you stay indoors and can avoid shampooing every so often, then just leave on the oil. The fragrance does get bearable with regular use, I guess the olfactory organ just learns to ignore it well. It is a pricey product for how much quantity you get. But. I guess all these hair fall repair products tend to cash in on the consumers "weak" point. The one other con that I see with this product is that you will need another oil to oil the rest of the hair. Although the hair shaft does not need oiling, I feel oiling the shafts and the ends help moisturize it better and prevents dry, rough hair and split ends. So, it has just been a week since I have started using this product. The results are good enough to keep me using this product for now. I had severe hair fall problem and I would lose bunches and bunches of hair just like that, and hair would just shed off everywhere. Since the time I have been using this oil, it has at least stopped shedding as much as before. I haven't experienced thicker hair or faster hair growth. I hope it reduces hair fall eventually and makes hair thicker in the long run. I will post an update in 6 weeks time to let you guys know if the product has lived up to its 7 week claim.
P.S> It has been more than 6 weeks and I used up the entire bottle. Results were unsatisfactory! Very disappointed for its claims had risen my expectations and a total waste. However, its lesser known cousin, Parachute Ayurvedic Hair Oil worked like magic. Review here.
Review:
Surprise, surprise! The oil is yellowish brown in color and not colorless like all the other Parachute oils in their range. Also, it is non-sticky unlike the rest. So, obviously, curiosity spikes and expectations hike just thinking that it must be so different from the rest. The fragrance is of lavender and is pretty overwhelming first off. I just couldn't stand it and thought it was the first and last time that I would use it. The whole time it was in my hair, I felt like I was walking with Airwick Lavendar on my head. Not kidding! But hey, the results were great with just the one day's use. The next day my hair fall definitely reduced so much so that I could notice it was not falling all over the place like it usually did. Even as I ran my fingers through my hair, it didn't just break and fall off. So, I was happy with the product and forgot to oil my hair again that day. The next day hair fall was back to square one. So, I realized this product and this problem needed daily regular attention. So, I now slather on some every day. It takes about 10 ml (around 2 tsps) quantity for my scalp. I apply it concentrating on the scalp and the hair roots get some product on them too. It is best to leave it overnight before washing it off. If you stay indoors and can avoid shampooing every so often, then just leave on the oil. The fragrance does get bearable with regular use, I guess the olfactory organ just learns to ignore it well. It is a pricey product for how much quantity you get. But. I guess all these hair fall repair products tend to cash in on the consumers "weak" point. The one other con that I see with this product is that you will need another oil to oil the rest of the hair. Although the hair shaft does not need oiling, I feel oiling the shafts and the ends help moisturize it better and prevents dry, rough hair and split ends. So, it has just been a week since I have started using this product. The results are good enough to keep me using this product for now. I had severe hair fall problem and I would lose bunches and bunches of hair just like that, and hair would just shed off everywhere. Since the time I have been using this oil, it has at least stopped shedding as much as before. I haven't experienced thicker hair or faster hair growth. I hope it reduces hair fall eventually and makes hair thicker in the long run. I will post an update in 6 weeks time to let you guys know if the product has lived up to its 7 week claim.
P.S> It has been more than 6 weeks and I used up the entire bottle. Results were unsatisfactory! Very disappointed for its claims had risen my expectations and a total waste. However, its lesser known cousin, Parachute Ayurvedic Hair Oil worked like magic. Review here.
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