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GlossaryPeppermint (Peppermint extract)

essential oil from peppermint leaves with cooling, soothing properties

Peppermint, scientifically known as Mentha piperita, is a hybrid mint that is a cross between watermint and spearmint. Its essential oil, often referred to as peppermint oil, is widely used for its cooling sensation and therapeutic properties, including relief from headaches, muscle pain, and digestive issues. In the context of hair and scalp care, peppermint oil is known for its potential to stimulate hair growth and improve scalp health due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

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herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair

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research Mixture of Mastic Gum and Peppermint Extracts Promotes Hair Growth and Health In Vitro and In C57BL/6 Mice

January 2025 in “Yonsei Medical Journal”

Mastic gum and peppermint extracts may promote hair growth and health.

research Study on Hair Growth and Scalp Improvement Using Natural Extracts

February 2014 in “아시안뷰티화장품학술지”

Natural extracts like peppermint and rosemary oils are effective for hair growth and scalp health.

research Modeling of Probiotic Gel Shampoo Recipes with Vegetable Extracts and Marketing Analysis of Their Market Promotion

July 2019 in “Technology audit and production reserves”

Researchers created probiotic shampoos with plant extracts that could be popular in Ukraine's natural cosmetics market.

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community Scientific evidence for Peppermint & Rosemary oils + My Experience

in Research/Science 114 upvotes 2 years ago

Natural treatments for hair loss, specifically peppermint oil and rosemary oil; how they can be used as a supplementary or alternative treatment to pharmaceuticals such as finasteride and minoxidil; and the personal experience of the user Divallo, who has seen an increase in density and thickness after using these oils for around 2.5 years. The post also touches on the potential antifungal properties of the oils and their effects on cutaneous blood flow.

community Safflower as a Carrier Oil for Rosemary

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A user discusses using safflower oil as a carrier for rosemary oil to enhance hair growth while using finasteride. They reference studies showing rosemary oil's effectiveness compared to minoxidil and the potential benefits of safflower and amla extracts for hair loss.

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