What's the best type of rosemary essential oil for stimulating hair growth? Cineole, camphor, or verbenone? 10/3/2022
Rosemary essential oil, particularly cineole, is considered by some to be beneficial for hair growth, though its effectiveness compared to minoxidil is debated. Finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo are recommended treatments, while oils like rosemary and peppermint are seen as supplementary for scalp health.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Been doing daily 3% topical peppermint oil for 6+ months (never used minoxidil). Have had growth that seems as good as minoxidil. Might strenghten the idea that peppermint is a good low-cost treatment, that potentially works by another route than minoxidil.
The user has been using finasteride, nizoral, microneedling, and recently added 3% peppermint oil to their hair loss treatment, experiencing regrowth similar to minoxidil. They suggest peppermint oil as a potentially effective, low-cost alternative or addition to minoxidil, with the added benefit of a pleasant smell and ease of use.
community Anyone tried Mustard oil mixed with rosemary or other essential oils ?
Mustard oil mixed with rosemary, peppermint, and lavender essential oils is used for hair volume and growth, with microneedling as an additional treatment. Mustard oil is preferred over other oils for a fuller hair appearance.
community In both photo the left is before and the right is after …….2.5 dermarolling / peppermint essential oil/ rosemary carrier oil/ fin / dut / biotin 5mg / protein 50 g per day/ vitamin e evion 400 / spirulina 6000mg / fish oil 1000mg per day …..no min
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using dermarolling, peppermint essential oil, rosemary carrier oil, finasteride, dutasteride, biotin, vitamin E, spirulina, fish oil, and a protein-rich diet. The oral versions of finasteride and dutasteride were noted as more effective.
community Dermastamp only with carrier/essential oil blend
A user is documenting their natural approach to treating a receding hairline using a dermastamp, essential oils (rosemary oil at 3% dilution with pumpkin seed oil), a multivitamin with vitamin D, and daily collagen shakes. They acknowledge the common recommendations of minoxidil and finasteride but prefer to test natural methods and share their results.
community Has anyone in here made their own shampoo or conditioner with essential oils including rosemary?
The conversation discusses using Dr. Bronner's unscented soap as a potential shampoo and the benefits of adding rosemary oil. One user suggests applying rosemary oil to the scalp before washing.
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