Biome+Beauty: All Articles
Dry Shampoo: V2
Is dry shampoo better than frequent washing? Is dry shampoo good for your hair? Good for you? What exactly IS dry shampoo anyway? And what’s the best way to use it?
We've got answers!
We've got answers!
illumai Supports Stronger Cosmetics Regulation In The USA
Shampoos and conditioners contain thousands of chemicals. Most have not been tested for safety, toxicity or effectiveness. We support The US Personal Care Products Safety Act, a bipartisan bill that would empower the FDA to ensure the safety of personal care product ingredients.
Parkinson's Treatment Informed by Biome Science
Dr. Zasloff's dermal biome research led to the discovery of the squalamine molecule, which might slow the progression of Parkinson’s Disease. Clinical trials will start later this year.
New Mamas: Nurturing Your Baby With a Healthy Microbiome
Nurture your newborn and bolster their immune system by understanding the crucial role that new mothers play in building and supporting their baby's microbiome.
7 Tips to Ageless Hair
Hair, like skin, changes with time. Your hair care routine might not produce the same results it once did. You don’t have to take it lying down. Read on to learn more about why your hair changes, and how to keep your locks healthy and vibrant with simple anti-aging tips.
Summer Hair: How To Keep Hair Healthy at the Beach and Pool
Summer is hard on our hair. Between chlorine, salt and sun - chances are you already feel a texture change. When your hair begins to feel like hay, it’s not your imagination! The good news is, you can avoid or recover from damage by following some simple practices.
Why is My Hair So Oily?
Wondering why your hair gets so greasy so quickly? Curious to know if oily hair is related to acne, dandruff and hair loss? You have questions - we have answers. Find out how your unique hair type, skin condition and the products you use interact and what you can do to keep things under control.
Pregnancy Hair and Postpartum Hair Loss: What is Happening??
Learn how hormonal changes in pregnancy can affect your hair, and explore what you can do to keep you hair healthy for both you and your baby.
Detox Your Locks!
Can You Detox Your Hair? You’ve been there. You fall in love with a new hair product and for a while everything’s golden – your hair looks good, you feel great… until things start going south. Your hair doesn’t have that bounce like it used to. Maybe it’s getting harder to style. The texture seems off; dull, flat and lifeless.
Dry Shampoo: V1
Is dry shampoo better than frequent washing? Is dry shampoo good for your hair? Good for you? What exactly IS dry shampoo anyway? And what’s the best way to use it?
We've got answers!
Meet Dr. Zasloff
Michael Zasloff (MD, PhD) is the Chief Science Officer and medical guru behind illumai and our patent-pending XO-70® science. A firm believer that every day is a good day to discover a better solution, Dr. Zasloff has dedicated his career to understanding the self-healing properties of the skin.
Meet Mario Russo
Science met art when Dr. Zasloff met Mario Russo, renowned stylist and hair guru. If it relates to hair, Mario has tried it - and knows how it works and with what hair type.
What are Sulfates? And Why Should you Care if a Shampoo is Sulfate-Free?
Sulfates, such as sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), are chemicals used to create strong detergents. Because they are such efficient cleansers and degreasers, sulfates are commonly used in manufacturing and construction industries to clean heavy machinery.
The No Poo Method: What You Need to Know
Certainly there are some health and beauty benefits to shampooing less frequently, especially if you are using standard hair care products containing sulfates, silicones and parabens. By cutting back on how often you wash, you reduce the frequency of stripping away important natural oils and proteins from your hair and scalp.
Why is My Hair Falling Out?
Alarmed at the mounds of hair stuck to your brush or collecting at the bottom of your shower? Should you be concerned, or is it natural? Learn the ins and outs of hair loss, and how a range of different factors affects your particular hair type, and find out what you can do to keep more of your hair on your scalp, rather than in your brush.
Is it Dandruff or Dry Scalp?
Many people mistake common dry scalp for dandruff. Dandruff is likely not caused by dryness, but by an overproduction of oil in the scalp, which creates an overgrowth of harmless yeast that feeds on excess oil and skin cells. Your age, sex, diet and certain illnesses can be culprits. Unlike dry scalp, not shampooing enough or sensitivity to some hair products can be major factors contributing to dandruff.
Biome Care - Healthy Hair Starts Here
Meet the the dermal biome - it’s nature’s brilliant design that keeps us healthy and protected. Our scalp's natural ecosystem made up of our skin, follicles, hair, sebaceous glands, proteins, peptides, lipids and the microbes that live symbiotically with us. Understanding this ecosystem is the key to unlocking the secrets to having healthy hair for life.
How to Care for Color Treated Hair
Learn how to protect your color and keep your hair healthy without compromise by understanding the impact of weather, activity and common haircare products on different types of hair.
Why is My Hair so Frizzy? (And What Can I do About It?)
Frizz occurs when the outer layer of your hair (the cuticle) is lifted instead of smoothed down. This lift separates the cuticle and allows moisture to move freely through your hair shaft. As the strands take in moisture, they swell and warp ...
How It Works
What's a biome and why should you care? Watch our 2 short videos to learn how ingredients meant to cleanse and condition cause hair symptoms. Learn how illumai’s 3-product Biome Care System uses clean formulas to deliver healthy beauty to all hair types.
Our Patented Formulas
The illumai Essential System is the only biome care system for the scalp and hair. We use unique, naturally-derived ingredients that never overstrip, weigh down, irritate or destroy. By respecting the biome, illumai's 7 simple ingredients simply deliver ... and do no harm.