Health insights on cortisol triggers and new hair care treatments

Medical experts and hair care developments highlight various factors affecting physical well-being and appearance. Regarding hormonal health, doctors note that elevated cortisol levels—the stress hormone—can be triggered by more than just psychological tension. Physical stressors such as skipping breakfast, restrictive dieting, chronic inflammation, and excessive intense exercise can also prompt the adrenal glands to release cortisol.

In the realm of hair care, the Italian brand Davines has introduced the Naturaltech Energizing Overnight Serum. Designed based on chronobiology, the formula uses biotechnologically grown microalgae, rosemary, and oat protein to address hair thinning and breakage. Laboratory tests indicated that using the serum alongside the brand's Energizing Shampoo resulted in a visual appearance of hair being three times thicker and a significant reduction in breakage compared to a placebo after eight weeks.