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We all know the feeling. You get out of your car or train somewhere in the foothills, take a deep breath, and suddenly the air feels... lighter. Escaping the city and heading to the mountains is one of the best ways to clear your head.
At higher altitudes, the things that suffocate us in cities – smog, dust particles and exhaust fumes – are absent. Instead, mountain air is full of so-called negative ions, which are created by trees, running water and a clean environment. These ions act as a natural purifier of the respiratory tract, accelerating the self-cleaning processes in the lungs and alleviating the symptoms of allergies and asthma.
The higher you climb, the lower the atmospheric pressure and with it the so-called partial pressure of oxygen. Our body reacts to this very cleverly: it starts producing more red blood cells to be able to distribute oxygen more efficiently. The result? Your blood circulation improves, your cells regenerate better and you feel full of energy when you return home. It's no wonder that top athletes go to the mountains to train!
Being in nature has been shown to reduce cortisol (the stress hormone). Combined with the physical fatigue of a mountain hike and the complete silence of the mountains at night, the mechanisms for the deepest sleep are triggered. The mountain air literally lulls your overloaded mind to sleep.
While your lungs, heart and nerves are all cheering in the mountains, there's one part of your body that's taking a real beating - your hair and skin. At higher altitudes, the sun's UV rays are much more aggressive, the air tends to be drier and the mountain winds can really dry out and frizz your hair. If you come back from a weekend on the ridges and your tresses look more like dry straw, it's no coincidence.
A little travel tip: Just as you pack sunscreen for your face or blister patches in your backpack, you shouldn't forget to protect your crown of beauty. If you're wondering what to pack to give your hair the hydration and care it needs after returning from a hike, check out the product range right here in our e-shop. Our gentle hair cosmetics will put your hair back together even after the most demanding mountain adventure. Whether it's wind, frost or harsh sun, with good care your hair will handle it like a charm.
So, next time you set out to explore the mountain trails, take a deep breath, enjoy the incredible peace and let nature heal you from the inside out. Have a safe journey and don’t forget to take care of yourself – from head to toe!
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