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Plant essential oil used in scalp products

Does lavender promote hair growth or just soothe an irritated scalp? A 2016 study found more hair growth in mice treated with lavender oil, but no trial has tested lavender alone for hair loss in people. Lavender oil can cause skin allergy, and case reports link lavender products to breast growth in children.
Can lavender be combined with other hair-loss treatments? Lavender has no proven hair-growth effect in people, and no study has tested it with other hair treatments. Patch-test first and ask a pharmacist before combining it with prescription treatments.
Is lavender effective for hormonal hair loss or just stress? No study has tested lavender for stress-related or hormonal hair loss in people; the hair-growth evidence is one mouse study. Case reports link lavender products to breast growth in children, so keep them away from children.
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Is it better to use peppermint alone or in combination with rosemary or lavender? No study has tested peppermint with rosemary or lavender in combination, in people or in animals, so the synergy claim is a hypothesis. Of the three, only rosemary oil has a published human trial — 100 patients over six months, where hair counts rose in both the rosemary and 2% minoxidil groups with no significant difference between them (with no placebo arm, this does not show they are equally effective) — while peppermint and lavender have four-week mouse studies only.

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research Hair Growth-Promoting Effects of Lavender Oil in C57BL/6 Mice

18 citations , April 2016 in “Toxicological Research”

This study found that lavender oil significantly promoted hair growth in female C57BL/6 mice by increasing hair follicle number, depth, and dermal thickness, while reducing mast cell numbers.

research Possible efficacy of Lavender and Tea tree oils in the treatment of young women affected by mild idiopathic hirsutism.

5 citations , January 2013 in “PubMed”

This study found that applying Lavender and Tea tree oils locally reduced hirsutism severity and hair thickness in women with mild idiopathic hirsutism more than a placebo over three months.

research Determination of the Effects of Eruca sativa Oil, Sodium Carbonate, Lavender Oil and Aloe vera Oil on Lipid Profile and Breast Tumour Markers in Breast Cancer-induced Doxorubicin Treated Female Albino Rats

2 citations , February 2020 in “Annual Research & Review in Biology”

In this animal study, lavender oil, Eruca sativa oil, Aloe vera oil, and sodium carbonate decreased lipid levels and tumor markers in breast cancer models, suggesting potential benefits as adjunctive therapy during chemotherapy.

research Effects of Lavender and Geranium Scalp Hair Cosmetic Scent on Brain Waves

1 citations , February 2022

The researchers reported that lavender shampoo activated alpha brain waves, suggesting calming and memory effects, while geranium shampoo enhanced arousal and memory by stimulating brain waves in the laryngeal lobe.

research Effects of Lavender Oil on Hair Growth-Relevant Enzyme Activity and Cytokine Expression in C57BL/6 Mice

1 citations , March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Cosmetology”

This study found that lavender oil increased hair growth-related enzyme activity and cytokine expression, indicating potential hair growth-promoting effects in C57BL/6 mice.

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community RCT: Rosemary-lavender oil formulation shown to stimulate hair growth when compared to placebo (2025)

in Research/Science 9 months ago

Rosemary-lavender oil can stimulate hair growth compared to a placebo. Some users combine it with treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.

community Is it okay to apply laventer essential oil on scape and micro needle afterwards? Could this make my situation worse?

in Microneedling 4 upvotes 5 years ago

Applying lavender essential oil before microneedling is discouraged due to potential skin irritation. Microneedling followed by oil application, like black castor oil, is more common and may benefit hair and scalp health.

community Has anyone here tried Onion juice + coconut oil/lavender oil/other items for treating hair loss and possibly regrowing hair?

4 upvotes 6 years ago

The conversation discusses using onion juice and coconut oil for hair loss, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Minoxidil and finasteride are suggested as more reliable treatments.

community Effective Essential oils (And question about adding them to shampoo)

4 upvotes 7 years ago

Essential oils like lavender, peppermint, and rosemary may help with hair growth, similar to Minoxidil. Turmeric with piperin might be as effective as Finasteride without side effects.

community Topical melatonin spray to reduce hair shedding recommends?

1 upvotes 10 months ago

The user has been using topical melatonin spray with finasteride and dutasteride to reduce hair shedding but dislikes the lavender scent of their current spray. They are seeking recommendations for a scentless or better-smelling melatonin spray.

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