There is a real boom on social media about rosemary oil. Instagram and the like are full of videos and photos of long hair and long eyelashes. Because it is considered a real growth stimulant, it is said to strengthen the lengths, make hair grow faster and take care of the scalp. But does that really help?
What is rosemary oil?
Rosemary is often used as a spice in cooking. An essential oil can also be obtained from the leaves of a rosemary plant by steam distillation. Rosemary is a medicinal plant that has been used as a natural medicine since ancient times. It is particularly popular as an oil in the beauty sector. Whether as a pure oil, mixed oil or as an additive in skin and hair care products.
Does hair grow faster with rosemary oil?
Rosemary oil has anti-inflammatory, circulation-boosting and antibacterial properties. Good blood circulation stimulates hair follicles and hair roots. This leads to better absorption of nutrients and thus promotes hair growth and, conversely, reduces hair loss. By the way, this also applies to our eyelashes!
Rosemary oil also nourishes a stressed scalp, stimulates cell renewal and maintains the skin’s natural balance. This means that war is declared on dandruff. A treatment with rosemary oil also reduces sebum production, which makes the hair greasy much more slowly and therefore requires less washing.
How to use rosemary oil for hair and eyelashes?
Because rosemary oil is an essential oil, it can cause allergic irritation. Before use, it is important to test compatibility on a small area of skin. It is particularly important not to use purely essential oils for eyelashes. They can irritate the eye and cause inflammation.
When buying rosemary oil, you should make sure that it contains few additives so as not to irritate the skin unnecessarily. A pure , organic essential oil (free of pesticides and other pesticides) is the best choice. This allows you to upgrade your care products . Alternatively, there are now countless products containing rosemary oil.
#1 Shampoo with rosemary oil
Take a shampoo that is low in surfactants, silicone-free and paraben-free, and mix in 10 drops of rosemary oil. If you want to continue using your regular shampoo, simply add a few drops of rosemary oil. Of course, you can also boost your conditioner this way.
#2 Hair conditioner with fresh rosemary
Boil half a litre of water and add two or three fresh sprigs of rosemary. Then let it sit on low heat for about 15 minutes. Then strain the hair conditioner through a sieve and let it cool. You can now rinse your hair with it after washing.
#3 Hair treatment with rosemary oil
Mix 1 tablespoon of rosemary oil with 3 tablespoons of a good quality blended oil (olive oil, coconut oil, or almond oil). Massage the hair treatment into your scalp and roots and leave it on for a few hours or overnight. Then wash it off thoroughly.
#4 Hair tonic with rosemary oil or fresh rosemary
Put water with a few drops of rosemary oil in a spray bottle and shake well. Fresh rosemary can also be used instead of rosemary oil. To do this, bring some water to a boil, add a few sprigs of rosemary and simmer for about 15 minutes. Then strain, let the water cool and then pour it into a spray bottle. The hair tonic can be sprayed onto the scalp and hair.
#5 Eyelash serum with rosemary oil
Mix 2 tablespoons of castor oil with 1 tablespoon of vitamin E oil and 3 drops of rosemary oil in a bowl. It is best to apply the eyelash serum at night with a clean mascara brush and leave it on overnight.