Used for centuries in the Mediterranean for culinary and as a healing herb, would you ever think that it's most valuable use in the beauty world is to support hair growth? If you don’t believe this, read on…you will be surprised at what rosemary oil can do hair growth.
Let’s dig into this a little deeper…
Hundreds of years’ worth of supporting evidence has shown the use of rosemary in hair rinses to promote hair growth within the Mediterranean cultures. In recent years, there has been studies that have indicated that Rosemary oil can be beneficial for hair growth with some saying it prevents hair loss. In a 2015 trial, rosemary oil and minoxidil (also known as Rogaine) was compared. Both were used on human subjects with androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness). Results showed that rosemary essential oil was just as effective as minoxidil. It also showed that it also helped the side effect of itchy scalp more successfully than minoxidil. Similarly, a separate study showed rosemary oil improve hair growth in specific cases of loss, including alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia, and psoriatic alopecia.
2 clinical reviews, one from 2010 and another from 2011 also acknowledge rosemary’s hair growth potential. The 2010 study mentioned successful hair regrowth in people with alopecia who used essential oils. One of these essential oils was rosemary. In the 2011 review, rosemary essential oil was described as a hair loss restorative. This was due to its circulation-improving effects.
What are the main benefits of rosemary oil?
Improves circulation
Rosemary oil act as vasodilator which means it can dilate the blood vessels, so blood flows more easily to the vessels. As a result, it could prevent hair follicles from being starved of blood supply, dying off, and leading to hair loss.
Prevents hair loss and promotes hair growth
As studies have shown, rosemary oil can promote hair growth. More studies need to be done on this but having a healthy scalp and circulation will have positive benefits for hair health
Strengthens hair
With consistent use, rosemary hair can prevent from damage and breakage. This in turn will prevent hair loss thus making hair thicker, healthier and more elasticity
Prevents dandruff and scalp irritation
Rosemary oil has anti-inflammatory properties and its main ingredient carnosic acid, can help scalp irritations as its highly restorative in skin and tissue which benefits hair health. In addition, being an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent, it can help those suffering from dandruff to improve growth.
Who can use it?
Anyone, especially those with hair breakage or shedding can benefit from rosemary oil. We recommend though you should always consult a dermatologist to determine the cause of hair loss before attempting to treat it at home.
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