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GlossaryEssential Oils (Aromatherapy Oils)

concentrated plant extracts capturing natural aroma and benefits

Essential oils, also known as volatile oils or aromatherapy oils, are concentrated plant extracts that capture the natural aroma and beneficial properties of their source. They are commonly used in aromatherapy, skincare, and hair care for their therapeutic effects, such as promoting relaxation, reducing inflammation, and stimulating hair growth.

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research Essential Oils and Their Single Compounds in Cosmetics: A Critical Review

183 citations, January 2018 in “Cosmetics”

Essential oils in cosmetics can offer benefits but may cause allergies and should be used carefully.

research Contact Allergy to Essential Oils Cannot Always Be Predicted from Allergy to Fragrance Markers in the Baseline Series

23 citations, January 2016 in “Contact Dermatitis”

Allergies to some essential oils may not be found with standard fragrance tests.

The Use of Natural Ingredients in the Treatment of Alopecias with an Emphasis on Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: A Systematic Review

research The Use of Natural Ingredients in the Treatment of Alopecias with an Emphasis on Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: A Systematic Review

3 citations, August 2020 in “PubMed”

Some natural ingredients like onion juice, rosemary oil, and pumpkin seed oil may help with hair growth and reducing hair loss.

research Health Is Wealth and Wealth Is Pugos Nutrition

January 2020 in “Asian journal of applied science and technology”

Good nutrition is crucial for health and preventing disease, and supplements can help prevent nutrient deficiencies.

An Investigation Into the Frequency of Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine in Patients Presenting to the Dermatology Clinic: A Survey Study

research An Investigation Into the Frequency of Use of Traditional and Complementary Medicine in Patients Presenting to the Dermatology Clinic: A Survey Study

September 2020 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology”

Some dermatology patients in Turkey use traditional medicine, with herbal remedies being most common, but these treatments can have mixed results and risks.

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community I have been applying undiluted, pure 100% peppermint oil to my scalp, 2.5ml a day as an experiment

in Treatment 86 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is experimenting with applying undiluted peppermint oil to their scalp daily to stimulate hair growth, based on a rat study where peppermint oil outperformed minoxidil. The user reports immediate hair thickening and increased scalp blood flow, while others in the conversation express skepticism, humor, and concern about the undiluted application.

community 3 months progress with Finasteride 0.5mg/daily, Minoxidil foam5% 2x daily, Stemoxydine 2x daily, Microneedling(M8) 1.5mm 1x per week, Saw Palmetto 400mg/day, peppermint and jojoba oils daily, Ketoconazole 2% shampoo 3x/week, Purador shampoo/conditioner every day.

in Progress Pictures 337 upvotes 2 years ago

Jordan-Iliad has been using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, saw palmetto, peppermint and jojoba oils, ketoconazole shampoo, and Purador shampoo/conditioner for 3 months to treat their hair loss with stunning results. They have also recently started taking oral minoxidil 1.25mg/day in hopes of achieving even better results over the next 3 months.

community Sandalore: a scientific homemade approch

20 upvotes 6 years ago

The post discusses using Sandalore as a potential hair loss treatment, emphasizing precise measurements and safe handling. The user compares Sandalore's effects to Minoxidil and mentions preparing a solution with ethanol and DMSO.