Study on the Effectiveness of Essential Oils in Hair Growth: An Integrative Review
January 2020
Studysummary This review discusses the potential effectiveness of certain essential oils in promoting hair growth for alopecia and reports no new clinical trials; the authors suggest these oils may increase hair thickness and volume.
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The study from 2020 reviewed the effectiveness of essential oils in promoting hair growth and treating alopecia. Out of 43 articles found, only three met the study's criteria. The research concluded that essential oils can be effective for alopecia, inducing hair growth, and increasing the thickness and volume of hair strands. The oils found to stimulate hair growth included Chamaecyparis obtusa (a species of cypress native to central Japan), Peppermint oil, and a solution with essential oils of Thyme vulgaris (thyme), Lavandula augustifolia (lavender), Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary), and Cedrus atlantica (cedar), mixed in jojoba and grape carrier oil. Essential oils were considered more accessible and safer compared to other alopecia treatments available on the market.
