I read and hear time and time again about people who incorporate essential oils into their healthy haircare regimen. And time and time again the majority of those do not consider their use of an essential oil to be a topical growth aid. Well, I highly disagree. I say that if you are using an essential oil on your hair and scalp you are using it as a growth aid whether that is your intended purpose or not. Before I get to the nitty gritty, let me define what a topical growth aid is in my own words:
Topical Growth Aid: any oil, cream, powder or substance that is put on the hair and/or scalp which promotes, stimulates, encourages, enhances or increases the growth rate of your hair or aids in/treats hair loss
With that definition in mind, let's explore the benefits of a few essential oils when they are used for hair purposes...
Arnica: a rinse with arnica is known to treat with dry, itchy scalp and hair loss
Basil: a beneficial herb that stimulates and promotes hair growth; Massaging basil mixed with a carrier oil of your choice promotes healing, health and imporved scalp circulation - which, in turn promotes hair growth
Bay: add a few drops of bay oil to your daily hair cleanser to stimulate hair growth
Burdock: using burdock essential oil will stimulate blood flow to your hair's root helping with hair loss and encouraging hair growth
Lavendar: lavendar is widely used to treat hair loss and assist in getting hair growing again; this oil promotes hair growth
Peppermint (one of my faves): stimulates blood flow in your scalp (and the tingle proves it) which encourgages hair root nourishment and growth; peppermint has been beneficial to thos whose hair is thinning or slow growing
Rosemary (one of my faves): regular use of rosemary has a stimulating effect on hair bulbs to prevent premature balding and "jump start" growth activity; rosemary has been noted to be extremely beneficial to help grow hair
Sage: using sage as a part of your hair regimen will not only keep your hair dark, but will assist in hair loss reduction
Tea Tree: regular use of tea tree oil in your hair regimen will not only moisturize your strands, but tea trea oil helps reduce oil production on the scalp and helps with dry, itchy scalp (a healthy scalp is the necessary for hair growth)
Whether you call them a topical growth aid or not, essential oils will be "essential" in growing your hair to its longest lengths!
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