Rosemary oil for hair. Video

Rosemary oil has been used for centuries in the Mediterranean countries for hair care. It prevents alopecia, stimulates hair growth and makes it look heavy and shiny.

Properties of rosemary oil

Rosemary oil is obtained from the leaves and flowers of the spicy-aromatic plant of the same name, specially treated with steam. It has a pleasant cool aroma, which many describe as mint-balsamic. Traditionally, rosemary and rosemary oil are used to combat renal colic, painful menstruation, and various respiratory diseases. Rosemary oil has tonic, stimulating, tonic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, astringent and analgesic properties. As a result of several independent studies, rosemary oil has been proven to be effective in combating alopecia areata. For people with dry scalp, rosemary oil can help eliminate dandruff.

Blondes with light blond hair should remember that rosemary oil makes hair darker with prolonged use. This property is used in the fight against gray hair.

What makes rosemary oil good for hair

The beneficial effects of rosemary oil on hair are due to the fact that it stimulates cell division and dilates the blood vessels on the scalp, thereby stimulating hair follicles and promoting hair growth. Thanks to its antimicrobial properties, the oil also kills bacteria on the scalp that can clog hair follicles.

The oil’s disinfecting properties make it effective against seborrhea, while the nourishing properties help moisturize dry scalp and prevent dandruff.

By saturating the hair, the oil makes it heavy and shiny, silky and manageable, working as a natural conditioner. Since the oil has a somewhat watery consistency, it does not clog the pores in the scalp.

Here is a list of the phytochemicals that make rosemary oil so effective:

  • bornyl acetate
  • alpha-pinene
  • camphor
  • limonene
  • cineole

Hair treatment with masks with hot rosemary oil

Various masks for hair and scalp with rosemary oil mixed with other essential oils and oils are extremely useful in combating hair loss and dandruff. The easiest way to make such a mask is to mix rosemary essential oil with olive oil.

You will need:

  • 5 drops of rosemary essential oil
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Pour olive oil into a glass jar with an airtight lid, add rosemary essential oil, shake several times and set aside for half an hour to an hour. Boil water in a saucepan, let it cool slightly, immerse a vessel with oils in hot water and wait until they warm up.

Essential oils are volatile and should not be boiled or heated in a leaky container.

Massage the warm mixture of oils onto the scalp and hair, wrap in plastic wrap or put on a shower cap and wrap your head in a towel. Keep the mask on for an hour, then rinse with warm water and shampoo your hair. You need to do such a mask no more than once a week, in the morning or in the evening.

To enhance the healing effect of this mask, you can add a sprig of fresh rosemary

Aroma combing

The simplest procedure for beauty hair. To conduct it, you need to drop two or three drops of rosemary essential oil on a wooden comb, and then carefully comb your hair. Such actions will give the hair a spicy aroma, as well as increase the blood circulation of the scalp, strengthen the hair and give it smoothness. For maximum effect, the procedure should be regular. The main thing is not to use combs made of metal and plastic for her.

Shampoo or conditioner enrichment

Another easy method. Before washing your hair, mix a portion of your usual cleanser with two to three drops of essential oil. Apply to hair, rinse in the traditional way.

Head massage

Using rosemary oil for hair

Another very effective remedy using rosemary essential oil. Prepare the mixture in advance: three tablespoons of warmed base oil, such as burdock or olive oil, and five to seven drops of rosemary. Wet your fingertips with the resulting composition and spread on the scalp in a circular, massaging motion. After 10-15 minutes of the procedure, clean the hair with water and shampoo.

Anti-dandruff rinse

To treat or prevent dandruff, use the following recipe. Dilute five drops of rosemary essential oil in a glass of water and rinse your hair with the composition.

Rosemary essential oil hair masks

Please note that after applying the composition, you should not experience discomfort or burning. If they appear, the mask must be washed off.

Hair Growth Mask

For the recipe you will need:
  • a tablespoon of basic burdock oil;
  • one egg yolk;
  • three drops of cedar and rosemary.
Mix all the ingredients, distribute the mixture on the hair, paying special attention to the roots. After half an hour, clean your hair with shampoo and water.

Hair health mask

Grind and squeeze the juice of one onion. Add 3 drops of rosemary essential oil. Distribute the composition on the hair, put on a cap and soak for 1.5-2 hours. Then rinse thoroughly.

Scalp massage with rosemary oil

You can massage your scalp with rosemary oil almost daily to stimulate hair growth.

Mix:

  • 30 grams of jojoba oil
  • 2 drops of rosemary essential oil and massage for 3 minutes, then wash your hair

The following mixture for scalp massage has an excellent effect:

  • 1 teaspoon wheat germ oil
  • 60 grams of sweet almond oil
  • 15 grams of avocado oil
  • ½ teaspoon lecithin
  • 20 drops of rosemary essential oil

In a bowl, combine avocado oil with wheat germ oil, almond oil and lecithin, pour into an airtight glass dish with a lid, add rosemary oil, close the jar and shake several times to combine all the ingredients. Leave it on for an hour. Warm the oil in hot water before use and massage the scalp and hair for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water and wash your hair. Do this massage no more than twice a week.

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Other ways to use rosemary oil for hair health

Add rosemary oil to your shampoo or conditioner. Add one drop of oil for every 120 grams of liquid. Rosemary oil works effectively with lavender, cypress, geranium, lemon, sage and mint oils. When adding two essential oils to your shampoo or conditioner, drip one drop for every 240 grams.

Although the essential oil is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic, it is not recommended for pregnant women, epilepsy sufferers or people with high blood pressure. Also, if you have small children in your home, keep rosemary oil out of their reach, as it is toxic if taken orally in large doses.

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