Aromatherapy has come up as one of the most efficient alternative treatments for many ailments. Essential oils, which are derived from natural products and parts of plants, are considered extremely beneficial for treating many of our everyday problems.
While most people associate the use of aromatic essential oils with relaxing and soothing the body and mind, essential oils can be used for a variety of problems. Hair loss is one such problem that can be treated with the use of aromatherapy. In fact, regular use of essential oils can also help you grow hair and improve the texture of the hair that is already present.
Essential Oils To Promote Hair Growth
Some of the oils that are considered beneficial for hair loss are cedar wood, chamomile, bay, grapefruit, ylang ylang, jojoba oil, lemon, rosemary, and lavender. These oils can be used to achieve many health benefits and are especially good for hair growth. They contain the healing essence of the various parts of plants. In fact, it is believed that essential oils contain the ‘life’ of plants.
A recent study on hair loss was conducted over a period of seven months in Scotland. It revealed that people who have suffered hair loss because of an infection known as alopecia areata, can re-grow their hair using a mix of essential oils.
- For the study, a mix of two parts of thyme oil, three parts of lavender oil, three parts of rosemary oil, and two drops of cedar wood oil were mixed with a carrier oil made out of three parts of jojoba oil and twenty parts of grapeseed oil. These oils were mixed well together and massaged onto the scalp for about two minutes everyday. Though the process of re-growth was slow, about forty four percent of the test subjects reported drastic improvements over a period of seven months.
- People who suffer from genetic male pattern hair loss may also experience improvements. When this oil is used regularly along with a healthy diet, the effects are greater.
There are several ways of using these essential oils. One of the easiest ways is to add a few drops of lavender oil and bay oil to a carrier oil such as sesame or almond oil. Mix this well and massage into the hair. Leave this overnight, and in the morning, wash it off using a mild shampoo.
You can also create an essential oil blend and store it for future use. To make this blend, add two parts each of thyme oil and cedar wood oil to three parts each of lavender oil and rosemary oil. Add to these six parts of jojoba oil and twenty parts of grapeseed oil.