Postpartum hair loss is a common phenomenon, but it’s not always something you just need to wait out.
After childbirth, a large number of hairs simultaneously enter the resting phase and then begin to fall out. This is a physiological process. However, stress, lack of sleep, hormonal changes, seborrhea, and a deteriorating condition of the scalp can prolong the hair loss and intensify thinning.

If, after 3–4 months, hair is still falling out actively, the parting is widening, and the density has noticeably decreased, it’s time to start working on the scalp and providing stimulating care.

Basic BIOFOLLICA regimen:

• ginger shampoo — with every wash;

• thermal mask — once a week;

• serum — daily as a leave‑in product.

The main thing is not to wait until the loss of density becomes obvious. The earlier we start working with the hair and scalp, the more opportunities we have to preserve its thickness..

Think about it:

“And in what concentration? In what form? And will this component really work?”

It’s often in these details that the difference between a pretty jar and a working product lies!

BIOFOLLICA has already taken care of making sure you get the maximum benefit from the active ingredients in the formula! It’s been tested thousands of times — it really works!

What is “blue light?”

Blue light, or HEV-light, is the shortest wavelength in the light spectrum. It has the highest energy and scattering intensity. Almost all gadgets currently emit blue light, as they are backlit using LED and fluorescent lamps.

Most of the blue light that people “consume” comes from the sun. But the main “impact” comes from computers, smartphones, televisions, and other digital devices.

Does blue light affect sleep quality?

Using smartphones disrupts the body’s circadian rhythms, causing sleep disorders and disruptions in metabolic processes. “Blue screens” reduce the production of melatonin — the sleep hormone — at night and cause insomnia..

The photosensitive cells in the retina react to the intensity of light. If artificial light shines into the eyes at night, when there is no natural daylight, the production of melatonin drops sharply. As a result, the body cannot fall asleep. And regular nighttime vigils in front of the screen can lead to chronic insomnia.

Gadgets and vision

The more often you look at your phone's monitor, the worse your eyesight gets. The screen is constantly flickering, and reading small text, you strain your eyes.

In 2018, scientists proved that high‑energy blue light, whether emitted by the sun or by gadgets, can cause dry eyes, cataracts, and age‑related macular degeneration, as it passes through the cornea and lens to the retina.

Photoaging is the most controversial topic

The research results on this issue vary greatly. Some experiments prove that the blue spectrum of light, like ultraviolet light, has a negative effect on collagen metabolism in the epidermal layers: collagen and elastin fibers are destroyed due to the production of reactive oxygen species. There is less collagen, so the skin ages faster.People with darker skin experienced more swelling, redness, and pigmentation changes after exposure to blue light than people with lighter skin.But there are also other opinions. A candidate of biological sciences from one of the research institutes agrees that blue light penetrates slightly deeper than UV rays. However, blue radiation does not have enough energy to affect DNA and nucleic acids. It can trigger reactions that result in cellular stress, aging, and photoaging. But these changes can only be caused as a result of prolonged, intense exposure. There are no sources of blue light of such intensity in everyday life.

The German company Beiersdorf has drawn similar conclusions. They conducted a study that showed that sitting continuously in front of a monitor for a week, at a distance of 30 centimeters from the screen, is equivalent to just one minute outdoors on a sunny summer day in Hamburg. And a ten‑hour phone call is equivalent to one minute in the sun.

In addition, some dermatologists use blue light to treat certain skin diseases, such as acne. Other risks
There is a high probability of a link between disrupted biorhythms and blood sugar levels, which can lead to diabetes. The hormone leptin, which is responsible for the feeling of satiety, on the contrary, decreases, and as a result, a person will experience hunger even if the body does not need food.

Thus, regular use of gadgets at night can trigger obesity and diabetes.

Harvard suggests that shifting sleep cycles and regular exposure to light at night significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular and even oncological diseases.

There are opinions that phone signals have a negative impact on the reproductive system, so you shouldn’t carry a phone in your pants pocket.

Smartphones are also extremely harmful to the developing and growing brain, so keep them away if you are pregnant or have a small child.

Mobile phones can cause a certain level of addiction. Psychologists are convinced that if a person becomes addicted to a smartphone, they fall behind in life and become aggressive towards those around them.

FACT: the longer you spend holding a mobile phone during the day, the worse it can affect your health.

How to reduce the harm from blue light?

A break before bedtime. Doctors recommend refraining from using any devices with a screen at least two hours before going to bed: smartphones, tablets, TVs, and so on. This time is just enough for the body to produce a sufficient amount of melatonin, so that you can fall asleep peacefully. The ideal option is to go for a walk, and for children, spending several hours outdoors every day is absolutely essential..

Blue light blockers. Lenses or glasses that filter blue light. The simplest option is yellow “glasses”.

As for skincare products sold as protectors, their effectiveness has not yet been proven due to the lack of all the necessary data.

❗️However, using creams with antioxidants (vitamin C) will be beneficial. Vitamin C can help prevent photoaging and treat hyperpigmentation. For example, the BIOFOLLICA serum with vitamin C.

Software tools. Recently, developers of operating systems and firmware have begun to embed software-based blue light emitters in some of them. These modes won’t be a panacea, especially for those who like to spend time on their phones late at night, but they can still help reduce…

Conclusions

Prolonged time spent in front of a smartphone or TV screen does not fit into a healthy lifestyle, but it is the blue‑spectrum radiation that significantly exacerbates the situation. Its impact leads to fatigue and sleep disturbances, at the very least..

It is definitely worth giving up the use of any gadgets a few hours before going to bed, or at least enabling software filters..

Take care of your health and fill your daily routine with pleasant and safe rituals!

With care for you, the BIOFOLLICA team

Hair loss after a new coronavirus infection is not uncommon — according to studies and surveys, about a quarter of patients experience hair loss. Even a mild and asymptomatic course of the disease can lead to subsequent hair loss.

Thinning of the hair on average begins 1.5–2 months after the illness, but sometimes it happens sooner. The process can be very intense and may lead to hair loss of up to 50% of the previous volume, stress, and, as a result, an even greater worsening of the hair loss situation, since hair roots are very sensitive to emotional stress.

What could trigger the "my hair is everywhere but on my head" period?

lack of body resources due to exposure to the virus;
long-term use of antibiotics and, as a result, dysbiosis;
deficiency of vitamins and trace elements;
violation of blood circulation in the scalp;
stress due to illness and double stress due to hair loss;
exposure to toxins produced by the virus;
hormonal disorders.

What should you do?

As with any other condition, the sequence of steps to combat hair “falling out” is the same. It is important to determine the cause — why this process started in you. Of course, it is better not to self‑treat but to consult specialists.

Where to begin?

There’s no need to waste time waiting for a doctor’s appointment or test results — you can help your body from the outside. To improve microcirculation and nourish the hair follicles, it’s important to work on the scalp and its roots.

The BIOFOLLICA range of products for hair growth and preventing hair loss will help with this; they have already proven their effectiveness, as evidenced by reviews from satisfied customers. The concentrate of active ingredients in the cosmetics nourishes the follicles, provides vitamins, improves blood circulation in the scalp, normalizes the local hormonal balance, and stimulates hair growth.

It is important to follow the minimum course of using cosmetics and, if possible, avoid mass‑market products during the recovery period after an illness..

Self‑massage and massage of the neck and scalp are also beneficial — they stimulate blood flow to the roots, improve their nutrition, and promote hair growth.

Which doctors should you visit?

An appointment with a general practitioner, endocrinologist, and trichologist is advisable, and in severe cases of hair loss, it is mandatory. Each of these specialists will prescribe the minimum necessary tests to determine the cause of the hair loss and to prescribe subsequent treatment.

✅ An approximate list of laboratory tests: complete blood count, TSH, ferritin, glucose, total protein, vitamin D, zinc, selenium, B‑group vitamins.

Next, the doctors will prescribe either vitamin complexes, hormonal medications, or something to restore the intestinal microflora. Or they may only provide recommendations regarding diet and external hair care. It is very important to maintain a balanced diet and a varied diet.

Don’t forget about the main thing!

If you notice a significant increase in the amount of hair on your comb or pillow, don’t worry — don’t let stress get the better of you and make the situation even worse. Sleep, walks, sports, a bath, relaxing music, and pleasant scents — surround yourself with coziness and care so that your hair stays where it is!


Don’t get sick and take care of your health!
With care for you, the BIOFOLLICA team

“Eзотерика for Every Day” has confidently taken its place in modern life, alongside coconut milk and the dangers of gluten.

Let’s figure out where the shamanism ends and the science begins.
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Astrology is kind of a pseudoscience, so we’ll rely on the facts of astronomy.
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The Moon is responsible for the liquids in nature. Tides, ebb and flow — we can’t rule out their presence. And that means it also has an influence on humans. After all, we are 80% water.
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The phases of the Moon have long been of great importance to fishermen. It was believed that they influenced the fish’s bite. And farmers still consult the Lunar Calendar — the best aid for a bountiful harvest.
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The Maya people were excellent astronomers. They developed a forecasting system — the Maya Calendar, the accuracy and complexity of which are of great interest to modern scientists.
Today, the influence of the Moon on the metabolism of humans and animals has been proven. In addition, studies have been conducted that show that the level of melanin production — the natural pigment of all living things on Earth: skin, hair, etc. — changes under the influence of lunar phases.
The lunar hair‑cutting calendar is once again becoming relevant today.

Let’s figure it out together. There are 4 phases — full moon, waning moon, new moon, waxing moon.
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🌕 Full moon is the main phase in the lunar cycle. At this time, people make unexpected and difficult decisions. It’s the perfect time to make a drastic change to your appearance. And if you don’t want any changes in your life, you shouldn’t visit a beauty salon. Getting a haircut is highly not recommended.
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🌔 Waning Moon is the ideal time to restore your hair. Cutting your hair is not advisable, as it will grow slowly in the future and become brittle and lifeless. You should postpone dyeing your hair — there’s a high probability that you won’t get the desired colour. Even hairstyles quickly lose their shape during this period.
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🌙 During the New Moon, it’s good to moisturize your hair using nourishing masks, oils, and wax. Such treatments make hair strong and beautiful. People believed that cutting hair during the New Moon was a bad omen, as it shortened a person’s lifespan.
🌘 The Waxing Moon is the most favorable time for external transformations. If you want to grow long and thick hair, head to the hairdresser during the Waxing Moon. This phase is also favorable for coloring — the color will be more vibrant, and the dye will last longer.

Whether it’s a superstition or not is up to you. It’s obvious that the Moon affects a person’s mood and overall health. If you’re in a good mood, undergoing a salon procedure will likely have a positive effect. But irritation and fatigue will only make any task worse. Especially something “beautiful”.

Trust yourself, take care of your emotional state, and be attentive to your needs. And then the desired result won’t be long in coming.

Let’s go back to the present moment..

How often as an adult do you allow yourself to just draw? There are always plenty of reasons NOT TO DO IT. Work, household chores, kids — and THAT is a waste of time! Our day consists of exhausting chores and obligations. And in the evening, we collapse on the couch, exhausted, and think through a new to‑do list. There’s no room for ourselves.
What if you try to awaken your inner child and allow it to stay alone with a pencil for 10 minutes? Remember how sometimes, on autopilot, we find a spot on a scrap of paper and draw something — the brain itself starts looking for “rest.” ART THERAPY is the simplest way to switch from the hustle and bustle to RELAXATION.

According to Wikipedia, art therapy is a creative method of expression used as a therapeutic technique.
The main goals of such therapy are to harmonize a person’s personality and mental state through self‑expression. It is suitable for everyone, has no side effects, contraindications, or restrictions based on age, gender, or social status. It promotes the development of creativity and imaginative thinking, allows you to take a break from everyday worries, and enjoy the process. And most importantly, art therapy can help the brain relax, take a break from everyday concerns, and protect you from stress — and, as a result, from hair loss!
There are many types of art therapy — as many as there are varieties of creativity. The course can be individual or group-based. In Europe and the USA, for example, there are art therapy courses for businesspeople aimed at developing creative thinking in business processes, as well as at relaxation and rest. After all, running a business requires constant control over processes, which often leads to nervous tension and overexcitement, loss of sleep, and subsequently, disruptions in the functioning of the entire body.
Today, the personal form of art therapy is also gaining popularity. It focuses not so much on analyzing emotions as on simply spending time engaged in a creative activity.

So: What are the benefits of art therapy?

1) Meditation. Relaxation and calming..
Focusing your attention on a simple, repetitive task can work like meditation. You get rid of all the thoughts that have been haunting you all day, you literally turn off your brain. The right hemisphere loses its grip, and the left one wakes up. You hear your own breathing, the scratching of a pencil on paper, the ticking of a clock in the background….
The goal is to enjoy the process, not to achieve a result. You will finally be able to be satisfied with what is happening in the moment.

2) Enjoyment
Enjoying an activity is crucial to our mental well-being. Our days are filled with commitments, hustle, work, and stress.
Enjoyment reminds us of what we really live for.
Creating art for pleasure is an ideal activity, because there is no other hidden goal, nothing to gain or lose. There are no options to do it wrong. Furthermore, it has been proven that creativity stimulates the release of dopamine.

3) Getting rid of perfectionism
Drawing or any other type of creativity is not intended only for professionals. It brings pleasure, regardless of your skill level.
In personal art therapy, you eliminate the role of observer and judge. An important therapeutic element in creativity is to come to terms with your inner critic.
This is especially useful for perfectionists who are used to giving 100% to everything they do, burning themselves out in the process. Accepting the idea that nothing terrible will happen if it doesn’t turn out perfectly. Adopting this healthy mindset in the “real world” becomes natural over time.
Drawing or any other type of creativity is not intended only for professionals. It brings pleasure, regardless of your skill level.
In personal art therapy, you eliminate the role of observer and judge. An important therapeutic element in creativity is to come to terms with your inner critic.
This is especially useful for perfectionists who are used to giving 100% to everything they do, burning themselves out in the process. Accepting the idea that nothing terrible will happen if it doesn’t turn out perfectly. Adopting this healthy mindset in the “real world” becomes natural over time.

How to get started?

You can find many online tutorials and self‑help books on art therapy on the internet. You don’t have to draw if you’re not drawn to it. Make a collage from your favorite poems, sign up for pottery classes, buy an anti‑stress coloring book, create a playlist of your favorite songs.
But if you’re drawn to brushes and paints, try drawing your desires and dreams; put on paper what will transport you to the moment you achieve your goal and find happiness and peace. Or simply copy the images you like onto a sheet of paper.
Interestingly, in India, people traditionally draw a Mandala — a circle with graphic figures and a center inside — for self‑discovery and relaxation. The colors and shapes you depict help you understand your emotional state, and the center of the circle brings you back to the awareness of the true value — your own life and your sense of self within it.

P.S.: We not only talk about this beautiful type of therapy but also practice it ourselves. That’s why we’ve left a step‑by‑step video of an amazing drawing in this section for free access. Anyone can easily recreate it together with our artist. Turn off your phone today, light an aroma candle, and surrender to the power of creativity.
Our modern world is fast‑paced and dynamic. It’s often very difficult to stop and stay in the moment. Simple artistic activities, done simply for pleasure, provide relief from stress and anxiety and have a beneficial effect on mental health.
Art therapy, on an ongoing basis, helps to address many tasks and problems, including age‑related and personal issues, conflicts, losses, and various kinds of crises.
All of this suggests that it makes sense to start and give it a try. Many people even call art therapy a real path to their soul – a fascinating, interesting, unusual path, rich in vivid images and positive experiences.


Take care of yourself, love and take care of yourself!
The Biofollica Team

There are various methods of maintaining a healthy lifestyle based on breathing practices. In the West, techniques such as Oxycise and Bodyflex are popular; in the East, the ancient Chinese art of Qigong is popular.

What is the “highlight” of Strelnikova’s breathing exercises? The exercises are considered unique, as they have no analogues in the world. The method has received a patent for the invention and has undergone numerous clinical trials at medical institutions.
For many years now, artists and singers have been using this gymnastics to improve their voice and diction, to relax the body, improve oxygenation, and promote recovery. And when people began to notice positive changes in other aspects of health, the gymnastics started to be used to treat many diseases, and, most importantly, it became an effective means of combating many human ailments.

Years of experience have shown that this breathing technique:

improves metabolism and blood circulation;
helps clear the bronchi;
reduces inflammation;
boosts immunity to resist respiratory diseases..

The main principle of this method is an energetic inhalation and a passive exhalation. The sharp inhalation is through the nose, noisy, like clapping your hands. The focus is always on the inhalation. The exhalation is voluntary and passive, through the mouth. All movements are performed to a count, at a consistent pace, calmly but energetically. This is also good physical activity — the exercises engage the arms, legs, neck, abs, shoulders, back, and pelvis.
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Before practicing any gymnastics, you need to consult a doctor. The exercises can be used as an auxiliary health‑promoting technique, but they should not become the sole method of therapy. It is better to start them during the recovery period.
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The complex consists of more than a dozen different exercises. Beginners just need to memorize a few basic exercises and perform them every day. Start with minimal intensity, gradually increasing the load and the number of sets over time. This way, you will feel the positive effect more quickly.
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It is recommended to do the exercises twice a day. Be sure to do them before a meal or an hour and a half after it. Video tutorials on the exercises can be found in the public domain online.
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Every person is unique, so it is important to choose an exercise regimen individually, based on the characteristics of the body. A.N. Strelnikova’s gymnastics has already helped many people around the world.

Improving blood circulation affects hair growth and the overall health of the scalp. But taking care of the outside is no less important. Biofollica natural cosmetics are the best help in restoring and strengthening hair.

We hope that our little tips will help you feel healthy and confident!




Take care of yourself and your health!
The Biofollica team is always there for you!

Stress is a combination of physiological and psychological reactions of the body to external and internal phenomena..

Each of us has experienced the “joys” of this “ailment” at least once in our lives. And it’s not always just about the emotional component..

Stress manifestations can be very different, depending on the cause. Broadly, the following states are distinguished:
physiological;
psychological;
short‑term;
chronic;
nervous (people with neuroses).

Physiological stress, for example, is divided into chemical (triggered by non‑functioning processes in the body), biological (caused by diseases), physical (associated with intense physical activity), mechanical (caused by injury or surgical intervention), and noise stress (the negative impact of sounds and rhythms).

Psychological or emotional stress also has many subtypes related to family, work, personal problems, and so on. The short‑term or long‑term (chronic) impact of stress differs in the scale of its effects on the body.
Psychologists delve into the specifics of personal, interpersonal, professional, environmental, emotional, and informational stress..

And there can be so many combinations and sets...

Interestingly, all these types of overstrain can affect the condition of the hair. The catch is that hair loss and even baldness do not manifest immediately after a surge of stress in the body, but 3-6 months after an unpleasant situation or a past illness.

Stress and hair loss. What’s the connection?

Any emotional shock leads to the production of adrenaline. This hormone affects the micro‑muscles that raise the hairs — for the same reason, animals raise their fur when they’re scared or attacking an enemy.

Due to the contraction of the muscle fibres, the hair follicle is compressed and raised. The hair shafts are damaged, which can lead to partial or complete hair loss.

Also, at the moment of acute emotional distress, there is a sharp rise in blood pressure, vascular spasms, and significant hormonal fluctuations. If a person calms down quickly, the body itself brings all the indicators back to normal. In such cases, hair density is restored in a short time.
Prolonged stress in the form of neuroses, chronic anxiety, depression, and apathy leads to the gradual suppression of hair follicles. The first signs of alopecia due to prolonged stress may appear only after several months. First, hair stops growing, and then it begins to fall out actively.

What happens in the body?

Adrenaline is produced, and a hormonal imbalance occurs. The muscles compress the “papillae” that supply nutrients to the hair follicles — this leads to nutritional deficiency and oxygen starvation. If there is a prolonged lack of oxygen, vitamins, and minerals, the cells that form the hair bulb are destroyed. In other words, new hair shafts do not form in place of the old ones that have fallen out.

The situation worsens if, against the backdrop of hair loss, a person starts worrying about it, and then we get a double stress blow.

Warning “signs”

The first step to solving a problem is to acknowledge it. The ailment that has befallen you can be recognized by its symptoms:

• increased excitability;
• constant worries, inability to distract oneself from them;
• deterioration of cognitive functions;
• irritability;
• passivity;
• depressed mood;
• sleep disturbances;
• decreased or increased appetite.

Even if your hair isn’t running away from your head in panic right now, but at least two of the points listed above are consistently present in your life, you should take action.

How to cope with stress?

The most basic advice is to calm down and avoid overexerting your body, whether psychologically or physically. It’s not stress itself that’s harmful, but our wrong reaction to it. The art of not giving a damn isn’t for everyone, but it’s something you can learn. :) Especially since the fate of your hair is at stake.

So, how can we help our mind and body?

It’s simple — make time for yourself! When you’re focused only on yourself and on doing what you enjoy, it helps to harmonize your psychological state. And after that, your physical indicators will return to normal, and your hair will stop falling out.

To save you from racking your brains, here are some examples:
breathing exercises — they promote deep relaxation and saturate the body with oxygen;
meditation — it restores hormonal balance and helps to coordinate the functioning of all systems.
affirmations – positive statements about whatever you want;
a favorite activity – your hobby that provides maximum relief;
physical exercise – promotes the production of endorphins, which reduce stress.

And our favorite and accessible to everyone:
aromatherapy combined with water treatments – an indispensable way to relax the body and spirit;
music therapy – the right music, synchronized with the vital rhythms of your body, can work wonders and break the shackles of tension every day. In the “Music for Relaxation” section, we have compiled a collection of melodies for relaxation.

It is important to understand that stress‑relief measures are even more effective if they become a habit. Make it a habit to turn on pleasant music on your way home from work, take a warm bath with foam, get enough sleep, and inhale pleasant scents in the morning.
All of this awakens the flow of energy and emotions in the body and helps the body heal itself, which is immediately reflected even in the hair.

Take care of yourself, love and take care of yourself!
The Biofollica team.