Peat for Hair Treatment
Key Findings
- 12-week peat extract scalp treatment increased scalp moisture (hygroscopy) from ~27 to ~55 units
- Scalp sebum levels decreased over the treatment period
- Microphotography showed reduction in scalp squames (sebum + corneocytes) at 3 months vs baseline
- Used Juncus/Carex peat from west Patagonian Andes, pH 4.3, 69.3% organic matter
- No chemical additives — organic extraction only
- Peat humic and fulvic acids regulate scalp pH, control seborrhea/water ratio, enhance microcirculation
- No measurable side effects observed in 5+ years of clinical use
- Daily application of peat extract aided by weekly Reflexoterapia Craneo Facial and pH 5.5 peat shampoo
Conference poster from Asociación Argentina de Tricología (AATRI) describing 5+ years of clinical experience using peat extract for cosmetic hair and scalp treatments. Presents quantitative data from a 12-week observational protocol.
Method
Daily application of peat extract to scalp, combined with weekly Reflexoterapia Craneo Facial sessions and daily use of pH 5.5 peat-containing shampoo. Scalp moisture measured with SCALAR hydrometer; sebum measured with CUDERM sebutape. Microphotography at baseline (T0) and 3 months (T3).
Results
Scalp moisture (hygroscopy) showed steady increase throughout 12 weeks, with sebum levels decreasing. Visual improvement in scalp health confirmed by photography and microphotography showing reduced squames.
Limitations
No control group, no blinding, small unstated sample size. Poster format with limited methodological detail. However, represents one of very few published reports on peat specifically for scalp/hair treatment, with 5+ years of clinical experience behind it.