What should I use to wash my hair during the full moon? A guide to combining traditional customs with modern science
Recently, "full moon hair washing" has become a hot topic on social platforms, especially in the maternal and infant community. Many new parents have doubts about the balance between traditional customs and scientific care. This article will provide you with structured answers based on the hot discussion data from the entire network in the past 10 days.
1. Statistics of hot discussions on the entire network (last 10 days)

| platform | Amount of related topics | core points of dispute |
|---|---|---|
| 12,000 items | Traditional herbal medicine vs commercial shampoo | |
| little red book | 5800+notes | Postpartum hair loss care plan |
| Zhihu | 320 questions and answers | Scientifically proven active ingredients |
| Douyin | 65 million views | Confinement nanny’s recommended washing and care routine |
2. Recommended plans for traditional customs
According to differences in local folk customs, mainstream traditional washing and care methods can be divided into three categories:
| Type | Common recipes | Applicable people |
|---|---|---|
| herbal hair shampoo | mugwort leaves + ginger + arborvitae leaves | People with cold constitution |
| Ingredients for hair washing | Rice water + tea seed powder | Sensitive scalp |
| Spice shampoo | Grapefruit leaves + lemongrass | Hot and humid areas in the south |
3. Modern medical advice
A dermatologist from a tertiary hospital recently put forward in a health science popularization:
1.Ingredient Selection Principles: Slightly acidic product with pH value 5.5-6.0, does not contain SLS/SLES surfactant
2.Frequency recommendations: Dry cleaning is recommended in the first week after childbirth, and 2-3 times a week is appropriate after the full moon.
3.Things to note: Avoid rubbing hard, and control the water temperature at 37-40℃
4. Popular product evaluation data
| product type | TOP3 brands | Positive rating |
|---|---|---|
| Special for mothers and babies | Mustela/Qichu/Red Elephant | 92%-95% |
| natural herbs | Yunnan Baiyao/Tongrentang/Pien Tze Huang | 88%-91% |
| Imported organic | Mustela/Aveeno/Burt's Bees | 94%-97% |
5. Personalized Selection Guide
1.Natural birth mother: It is recommended to start using amino acid shampoo 3 weeks after delivery
2.caesarean section mom: Wait until the wound is completely healed (about 4 weeks) before washing your hair.
3.Severe hair loss: Shampoo containing ginger extract combined with scalp massage
4.Allergy: Give priority to products that are unscented and certified by ECARF
6. Special reminder from experts
The latest guidelines from the China Maternal and Child Health Association point out that the following misunderstandings should be avoided when washing hair during the full moon:
✘ Blindly use folk remedies (such as white wine to wash your hair)
✘ Excessive cleansing leads to damage to the scalp barrier
✘ Use products containing irritating ingredients such as menthol
It is recommended to choose a care plan based on your personal physical characteristics and under the guidance of a professional physician. Traditional wisdom and modern science are not antagonistic, and only when used correctly can the best results be achieved.
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