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Essential Oils For Baldness Cure

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Baldness, or total or partial hair loss, is very common among men, but sometimes women may also suffer from this condition. Baldness may occur in different pattern for various individuals. For example, for some people, the baldness may occur in patches while for others, it may result in complete hair loss.

Some of the major causes of baldness are as follows:

  • Family history of baldness.
  • Bad eating habits and life style.
  • Certain skin diseases may also result into total hair loss.
  • The consumption of certain medicines or drugs may also cause hair loss.
  • The use of certain soaps or shampoos can also cause baldness.

Aromatherapy For Hair Loss and Baldness Treatment

Aromatherapy is considered to be one of the most effective therapies to cure hair loss with minimum risk of side effects. A combination of certain essential oils can be used for massaging the scalp in order to stimulate hair growth. The essential oils which can be used for the treatment of baldness are:

  • Rosemary essential oil
  • Lavender essential oil
  • Thyme essential oil
  • Grape seed essential oil
  • Cedar wood essential oil

A blend of these essential oils, mixed with jojoba, coconut, or olive oil can be used to massage the scalp. You need to take two to three drops of all these oils and mix them properly in the carrier oil. You must remember that the essential oils are very strong and should not be used directly without dilution.

You can then massage the essential oil preparation gently on your scalp with your fingers after washing your scalp with fresh water. Apply the essential oils at least three times a day. You may need to learn the massage technique required for this particular purpose. The massage is done while moving from the front of the scalp to the back and then from the back to the front. Consistent pressure is to be applied on the scalp while administering the massage.

Although aromatherapy is very effective, you should not expect miraculous effects. The hair growth may take a long time, so you will have to be patient. Not only do you have to be regular in the treatment, you may need to change your eating habits and life style as well. Consume a diet that is rich in vitamins A and B. You can also consult a dietician regarding a proper diet to combat hair loss. When combined with aromatherapy, this can be a potent cure for baldness.

Do keep in mind that just like any other alternative therapy, aromatherapy may give positive results to some people while some people do not get any results. Before starting the treatment, do consult your physician.

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Aromatherapy Hair Loss Treatment

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

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.

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Aromatherapy for Hair Loss

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Every time you find a bunch of hair coming off in your brush while combing or find locks of hair dropping during the bath, you are saddened. You look for answers, but never find one which satisfies you and helps you regain your lost hair. Fret not, aromatherapy holds the answers to beautiful and lustrous hair.

It is normal for some hair to be shed each day, but if this hair loss is excessive, your hair can become thinner and sometimes cause baldness. It can happen to men, women, and children.

What are the causes of hair loss? - There are a number of factors that causes hair loss. It can occur due to stress, hormonal problems, medication, fungal infection in the scalp, and underlying diseases like lupus or diabetes. Women may lose hair three months after they have had a baby.  Improper care of the hair can also cause hair loss.

How can I recover my lost hair? - Aromatherapy offers the best of remedies for hair loss. The essential oils and aromatic products used in this natural therapy provide a valuable treatment for loss of hair.

Some of the beneficial essential oils for the hair loss are bay, cedar wood, grape fruit, jojoba oil, lavender, lemon, rosemary, and roman chamomile. You can add two drops of either of the oils to water or to a good vegetable oil like coconut or sweet almond oil. Massage the oils into your scalp, wrap your head with a warm towel and leave for two to three hours, or overnight. Wash off the oils with a mild shampoo so that you do not damage the sebum balance.

You can add six drops of bay and lavender essential oils to four ounces of carrier oils such as sesame, soybean, or almond oil. Massage this mixture on to your scalp for about 20 minutes.  Add three drops of bay essential oil to the shampoo you use every day. Massaging your hair will help improve blood circulation and enable hair re-growth.

You can try a blend of the essential oils of thyme, Atlas cedar wood, lavender, and rosemary. Mix them well in a jar. Now to this mixture add half a teaspoon of jojoba oil and four teaspoons of grape seed oil and mix thoroughly. Massage this mixture onto your scalp for two minutes and wrap your head with a warm towel. Leave overnight and wash with a gentle shampoo in the morning. Following this procedure regularly for a period of four to seven months will help hair re- grow, and retard balding and midlife thinning of hair in men.

You can also try the essential oil of arnica, or calamus, which stimulates hair growth. Prime rose oil when applied on the scalp improves hair growth. The herb basil when used with fenugreek increases circulation and treats hair g

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