Scanning Electron Microscopes/Silicon Drift Detector-Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy: An Analytical Tool to Identify Waterborne Microminerals Pickup in Human Scalp Hair Cuticle Due to Water Quality

January 2018 in “ Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure ”

Balasubramanian Somasundaram, Selvaraj Kunjiappan

scalp hair cuticle waterborne minerals calcium aluminium coconut oil conditioners treated water untreated water alum-based chemicals water quality hair health hair growth hair cuticle minerals aluminum hair conditioners water treatment hair care products

Studysummary In this study, researchers used SEM/SDD-EDS to identify waterborne minerals like calcium and aluminum in the scalp hair cuticle of individuals using treated or untreated water for hair washing, finding that prior application of coconut oil or conditioners can prevent calcium uptake.

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