Hair growth and healing with rosemary: Fairytale or facts?
The hype is real: According to Instagram and TikTok rosemary is highly beneficial for hair growth. The impressive before and after videos make us wanna go immediately to the next supermarket. But what is rosemary (oil)?
Rosmary is a herb that is usually used in the kitchen which spices dishes up with a minty and bitter note at the same time. Outside the kitchen rosemary is also known for a variety of health benefits like:
1. digestive properties
2. circulatory properties
3. anti-inflammatory properties
Rosemary oil, on the other hand is gained through the Destillation of the herb. As a essential oil it has a variety of usages:
Aromatherapy: Rosemary oil has a refreshing and invigorating scent that can improve mood and mental clarity. It is often used in aromatherapy to relieve stress, increase concentration and boost mental energy.
Antimicrobial properties: Rosemary oil contains compounds such as rosmarinic acid and camphor, which have antimicrobial properties. It can kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi and viruses.
Pain relief: Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, rosemary oil can help relieve muscle pain, joint pain and headaches. It can also assist in relieving rheumatic aches and arthritis symptoms.
Improve circulation: Rosemaray oil can stimulate circulation and improve blood flow. This can help relieve muscle tension, reduce swelling and promote healing of injuries.
Back to our hair: Rosemary oil can be used in hair care products to stimulate the scalp, promote hair growth and reduce dandruff. It also has antioxidant properties that can help slow skin aging and protect the skin. But does it help for hair growth? Yes, it does! According to a study from 2015 it was found that rosemary oil (when used daily) is as effective as 2% minoxidil. It also comes with no irritations in comparison to minoxidil.
Preventive hair care
Due to the nutrient-rich ingredients of the oil, it can be applied to the scalp to ensure that existing and new hair is effectively maintained and strengthened. The oil is also known to help prevent gray hair through its antioxidant ingredients.
Usage
If you wish for a deep hair treatment, you may consider a oil bath for your hair. for this you can easily make rosemary oil yourself.
For daily usage, it is recommended to use hair lighter products that contain rosemary.
