1. Stimulate Hair Growth
It’s common for hair loss sufferers to turn to hair replacement surgery and topical hair loss
products in hopes of regaining their full heads of hair, but your first line of defense when
combatting hair loss should be to address the root cause, whether that’s by boosting circulation,
fighting inflammation, or adding moisture. The amazing thing about essential oils is that a few
drops can do these things for you. You don’t have to use products containing chemicals to
stimulate hair growth, essentials oils such as rosemary and cedarwood can be used topically to
help you prevent and reverse hair loss.
2. Get Rid of Dandruff
Another common concern is how to get rid of dandruff, a skin disorder that affects 50 percent of
the world population. Dandruff is caused by the build-up of dead skin and in more severe cases, a
yeast-like organism aggravates it. It can also be caused by hair care products that contain
chemical ingredients that leave your scalp red, itchy and scaly. The gentle, healing, and
moisturizing properties of essential oils like lavender and lemongrass will help you to combat
dandruff naturally — relieving common hair care issues like flaky and itchy scalp.
3. Nourish Your Hair
People tend to spend a lot of money on hair care products that are used to leave your hair looking
shinier, smoother, and straighter. Unfortunately, many of these products are doing more harm
than good. Keratin treatment, for instance, contains toxic ingredients like formaldehyde, which is
known to be a human carcinogen. Instead of turning to these conventional methods, using
essential oils for hair will make your locks stronger and healthier, without the potential side
effects. The hydrating, soothing and anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties of essential oils
work to nourish your hair naturally.
4. Prevent Oily Hair
Your sebaceous glands, or oil glands, are responsible for maintaining proper hydration levels
through the sebum or the oil that they produce. This is what gives your hair a healthy shine, but
when your glands produce too much oil, it can make your hair look greasy, even when you just
washed it that morning. Some essential oils, like peppermint, can help you to control sebum
production, leaving your hair oil-free and shiny.
5. Reduce Stress and Balance Hormones
Research shows that stress is associated with hair loss and so is a hormone imbalance. Stress
triggers inflammation and prematurely induces hair follicle regression, leading to hair loss. It
may seem too easy, but simply diffusing calming and stress-relieving essential oils like lavender