Peppermint Essential Oil Boosts Hair Growth Better Than Minoxidil

by Henry Tianus June 26, 2024

" A study showed that peppermint essential oil increases hair growth by 92% compared with 55% of minoxidil."

Peppermint Essential OIl

Peppermint essential oil is extracted through steam distillation from the flowering tops and leaves of mentha piperita plant. Native to Europe and Middle East, mentha piperita plant has long been used in traditional herbal medicine and aromatherapy for the treatment of various conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, sunburn and itching.

At a low concentration, peppermint essential oil is very soothing to the skin. However, at a higher concentration, peppermint oil can be very stimulating; it increases the blood circulation in certain parts of the body including in the scalp.

" It took 15 years to perfect the current formula of hair growth serum which I have developed to deal with my own androgenic alopecia."

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The Active Component of Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint essential oil contains around 40% menthol, a phytochemical which is known for its pain relief and cooling effects. Studies showed that topical application of menthol increases cutaneous blood flow. Menthol causes the widening of the blood vessels which increases the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the applied areas of the body.

Menthol Promotes Hair Growth

In people who suffer from androgenetic hair loss, dihydrotestosterone is believed to have caused the miniaturisation of hair follicles. Dihydrotestosterone reduces the blood flow to hair follicles, so much so that the hair follicles are deprived of nutrients and oxygen. The topical use of menthol increases blood flow in the scalp and brings more nutrients and oxygen to hair follicles. This helps keep hair follicles active while also stimulates new hair growth.

Peppermint Essential Oil Is Better Than Minoxidil In Promoting Hair Growth

A study published in Toxicology Research Journal showed that peppermint essential oil is more effective than minoxidil in promoting hair growth. The topical application of peppermint essential oil has been shown to increase the number and the depth of hair follicles. After 4 weeks, peppermint essential oil improved the hair growth by 92% compared with 55% of minoxidil. It serves as an indicator for the efficacy of peppermint essential oil in the treatment of hair loss. This study also highlighted that the use of peppermint essential oil to support hair growth is safe.

" It took more than 10 years to perfect the current formula of Scalp Stimulator which I have developed to restore my hair density."

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Anti-Hair Loss Solution With Menthol and Caffeine

For best anti-hair loss results, menthol can be combined with caffeine in anti-hair loss formulas. Both menthol and caffeine energise hair follicles and prevent them from shrinking. Menthol and caffeine are the two main ingredients in Henry Tianus Hair Loss Solution. It took me about 15 years to perfect my anti-hair loss solution which consist of two products, Hair Growth Serum and Scalp Stimulator. I have been using both products religiously to slow down my hereditary hair loss and support healthy hair growth.

Hair Growth Serum is a revitalising hair serum to reduce hair loss and promote hair growth with caffeine, niacinamide, menthol and rosemary essential oil as the key ingredients. Scalp Stimulator is a pre-shampoo treatment oil to rejuvenate hair follicles with menthol, stabilised vitamin E and rosemary essential oil as the active ingredients. Hair Growth Serum and Scalp Stimulator are suitable for both men and women.

" Developed over 15 years to reactivate dormant hair follicles and stimulate growth."

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Henry Tianus is a multi-award-winning Anti-Ageing Scientist with 25 years experience in skincare research and product development. Henry Tianus's articles have been read by people in more than 100 countries with US and UK at the top of the list. Join Henry Tianus eNewsletter to receive the latest health and wellbeing tips.

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Scientific Sources: (1) Peppermint Oil Promotes Hair Growth without Toxic Signs, Toxicology Research, 2014 Dec, 30(4): 297–304. (2) Peppermint does soothe IBS, NHS UK, Friday 14 November 2008. (3) Camphor induces cold and warm sensations with increases in skin and muscle blood flow in human, Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2014, 37(12): 1913-8. (4) Topical menthol increases cutaneous blood flow, Microvascular Research, 2016 Sep, 107: 39–45.

Peppermint Essential Oil Boosts Hair Growth Better Than Minoxidil