The ingredient could be in your kitchen right now!
You may have guessed it, rosemary can help you achieve your hair goals!
That’s right the herb has gained popularity not for its flavour but for its hair benefits.
It’s benefits have even been backed by science.
Rosemary oil stimulates hair growth at the follicle.
Rosemary contains carnosic acid which is the component that gives rosemary its hair benefits.
Carnosic acid is both an anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant that appears to heal damaged nerves and improve circulation within the scalp.
This combination fosters new hair growth as it will increased blood flow delivering more oxygen and nutrients to the scalp
This also prevents damage to hair follicles and thus prevents hair loss.
Rosemary’s antioxidant properties can help protect your scalp from free radicals from environmental stressors such as UV radiation and pollution.
To learn more about free radical damage check out Why Sun Protection Is So Important.
Using rosemary oil a couple of times a week can lead to noticeable improvements within just 6 months.
To see these effects it is important to effectively incorporate rosemary oil into your routine.
Massage the oil into your scalp and leave it in for a minimum of a few hours, but preferably overnight, and then wash it out.
Only a few drops are needed two to three times a week.
Focus the oil on your scalp and not the strands of hair to gain it’s benefits, this will also prevent your hair from looking too greasy.
You can make rosemary oil or alternatively rosemary water at home.
You may want to try a test patch on your scalp to ensure you don’t have an adverse reaction.
Remember consistency is key and seeing improvement may take time.
Will you be trying rosemary to achieve your hair goals? Let us know!
