Essential oils have many therapeutic properties, I want to list the essential oils with benefits regarding hair care:
•cedarwood - used for eczema, Seborrheic dermatitis aka dandruff, hair loss, dry hair
•tea tree - dandruff
•patchouli - eczema, dandruff
•rosemary - dry skin, dry hair, hair loss, dandruff
•thyme - hair loss
•sage - cleansing, eczema, hair loss, dry hair
•lavender - hair loss
•chamomile - fragile/damaged hair, eczema, dandruff
•geranium - dry/damaged hair
•peppermint and eucalyptus - dry hair, tingling effect that stimulates the hair follicles and promotes growth
For our hair oil I mix lavender, camomile, rosemary, geranium, sage and peppermint with Jojoba oil. Jojoba oil is the best carrier oil to use when mixing oils for hair. The recipe calls for 50 drops of essential oils per 2 oz of jojoba oil. I like to use more lavender, camomile and rosemary and a less peppermint. I've noticed too much peppermint make the mix tingle too much on her scalp and makes her scratch her head.
When it comes to selecting essential oils you should only use high quality, 100% pure and natural oils extracted by steam distillation or cold expression. I use Lotus Touch brand oils their products are formulated with certified organic ingredients.
*A word of caution: Essential oils are very concentrated and should not be applied to your skin unless they are diluted.*
•cedarwood - used for eczema, Seborrheic dermatitis aka dandruff, hair loss, dry hair
•tea tree - dandruff
•patchouli - eczema, dandruff
•rosemary - dry skin, dry hair, hair loss, dandruff
•thyme - hair loss
•sage - cleansing, eczema, hair loss, dry hair
•lavender - hair loss
•chamomile - fragile/damaged hair, eczema, dandruff
•geranium - dry/damaged hair
•peppermint and eucalyptus - dry hair, tingling effect that stimulates the hair follicles and promotes growth
For our hair oil I mix lavender, camomile, rosemary, geranium, sage and peppermint with Jojoba oil. Jojoba oil is the best carrier oil to use when mixing oils for hair. The recipe calls for 50 drops of essential oils per 2 oz of jojoba oil. I like to use more lavender, camomile and rosemary and a less peppermint. I've noticed too much peppermint make the mix tingle too much on her scalp and makes her scratch her head.
When it comes to selecting essential oils you should only use high quality, 100% pure and natural oils extracted by steam distillation or cold expression. I use Lotus Touch brand oils their products are formulated with certified organic ingredients.
*A word of caution: Essential oils are very concentrated and should not be applied to your skin unless they are diluted.*
Want more on natural remedies and essential oils? Have a look at these posts:
Natural Remedy for Eczema
Natural Remedy for Insect Bites and Natural Insect Repellent
Natural Remedy for an Eye Infection
Sources: Aromatherapy Workbook, Marcel Lavabre
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