Can rosemary oil help
regrow hair?
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Can rosemary actually help regrow hair? Rosemary is a herb that is used in food and has also been used for skin & haircare for many years. It has many benefits when taken internally or used as a topical treatment. One of the many benefits of rosemary oil is its ability to improve blood flow. When applied to the scalp, increased blood flow allows for nutrients and vitamins that are needed for hair growth to reach the hair follicles. So your hair gets all the vital minerals and vitamins needed for healthy hair growth. This increase in blood flow helps improve hair strength and appearance so your hair will be stronger and fuller.
Rosemary vs minoxidil
Have you heard of minoxidil? Well, it's one of the leading treatments for hair loss because it actually works. Minoxidil works by increasing blood flow to the thinning areas. Applying minoxidil daily helps reduce hair loss and even helps regrow hair. Well, rosemary helps stimulate blood similar to minoxidil without the tons of chemical Minoxidil has in it. It's a great alternative for minoxidil. If you already use minoxidil we suggest you try rosemary oil instead. There was, in fact, a study done. The study showed that rosemary works the same as minoxidil without side effects such as an itchy scalp which minoxidil can cause.
Uses & benefits of rosemary
Rosemary has many benefits for example it is a natural antiseptic, anti-fungal and has anti-microbial properties. These powerful properties in rosemary oil help keep a common fungus which is known as Malassezia.
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Malassezia is found on the scalp and skin and it is present on everyone's skin no matter how much you wash your hair or shower. In fact, we all need Malassezia, without it present on our skin it can cause an array of skin related problems. But once in a while, Malassezia overgrows on our scalp and this can cause what is known as dandruff. Rosemary helps fight off the overgrowth of Malassezia on the scalp. An overgrowth of Malassezia can cause rapid skin shedding which is the dry or greasy scales we see. This over shedding can also block hair follicles and hinder hair growth. Rosemary helps keep Malassezia at bay and rebalances the growth of Malassezia on the scalp.