Can essential oils help with hair loss?
It’s considered normal to lose 100 strands of hair daily. More than that, and you’re experiencing hair loss, or alopecia. Hair loss isn’t just a male issue—22 percent of women have this problem, too. Aromatic scalp treatments made with essential oils can help: The oils nourish the deep dermal layers of the skin—where hair follicles are located—and stimulate tiny blood vessels. To create your own treatment, mix five drops each (20 drops total) of lavender, Atlas cedarwood, thyme, and rosemary in one ounce of jojoba, grapeseed, borage, or evening primrose oil. A Scottish study in 1999 found that 44 percent of people who massaged their scalp with these four essential oils every night showed hair growth, compared with just 15 percent of those using only plain oil. Rub the essential oil blend between your palms to increase its absorbability. Bend over, hang your head lower than your heart to increase blood flow to your scalp, and massage your scalp for two minutes. Do this three to four nig
