" A clinical study showed that rosemary essential oil is equally as effective as minoxidil in promoting hair growth."
Rosemary
Rosemary is an evergreen aromatic plant which has been used in culinary cooking, aromatherapy and medical treatments for centuries. Rosemary is known to have therapeutic effects that can be used potentially to improve memory, treat various cancers, prevent and stop hair loss.
Rosemary Essential Oil
Rosemary essential oil is extracted through steam distillation from the leaves of rosmarinus officinalis plant. The essential oil content in rosemary leaves is around 0.9%. Rosemary essential oil is frequently used in clinical aromatherapy to enhance cognitive functions of the brain; improving memory, alertness and concentration.
According to a study published in the Brazlian Journal of Microbiology, the major components in rosemary essential oil are 1,8-cineol (38.5%), camphor (17.1%), α-pinene (12.3%), limonene (6.23%), camphene (6.00%) and linalool (5.70%). Studies suggested that these phytochemicals have anticancer, antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
Rosemary Essential Oil Lowers Dihydrotestosterone in Hair Follicles
A study published in the Phytotherapy Research suggests that rosemary essential oil contains phytochemicals that suppress the action of enzyme 5-alpha-reductase in converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. It is estimated that up to 10% of testosterone in the body get converted to dihydrotestosterone. ALthough it is referred as a male hormone, women also produce testosterone in the their body.
Dihydrotestosterone is the androgen hormone that causes the hair follicles in some men and women to shrink and disrupt hair growth cycle. Dihydrotestosterone reduces the blood flow which delivers nutrients and oxygen to hair follicles. This process often takes place over several years until the hair follicles can no longer grow hair.
It is not uncommon for young men in their early twenties to have suffered from hair loss. However, women do not usually suffer from hair loss until in their forties. Androgenetic hair loss is the most common hair loss in both men and women. Left untreated, it can cause permanent, irreversible baldness.
Rosemary essential oil revives dying hair follicles and stimulates hair growth by lowering dihydrotestosterone levels in hair follicles. Studies suggest that rosemary oil may reduce the level of dihydrotestosterone in hair follicles by up to 94.6%.
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Rosemary Essential Oil is as effective as Minoxidil
A clinical study involving 100 men with stage 2 and stage 3 of androgenetic alopecia based on hamilton scale showed that rosemary essential oil is equally as effective as minoxidil in promoting hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia (Skinmed - Dermatology for the Clinician). The results of this comparative trial in men age 18 to 49 years showed that both rosemary oil and minoxidil significantly increase the hair count after 6 months of daily application. Rosemary essential oil is the natural alernative to minoxidil. The study also suggested that rosemary essential oil is better tolerated than minoxidil.
Rosemary Essential Oil in Hair Loss Solution Products
Due to its ability to reduce dihydrotestosterone levels in hair follicles, rosemary essential oil is one of the favourite herbs for the treatment of hair loss. I use rosemary essential oil in my hair loss formulas, Hair Growth Serum and Scalp Stimulator. I formulated these products to solve my own hereditary hair loss problems.
My hair especially on the front and crown of the scalp have been affected by androgenetic alopecia. Fortunately, with regular daily use of Hair Growth Serum and Scalp Stimulator, my hair slowly grows back. When you are dealing with hair loss, you need to be consistent and persistent in using the treatment products. On average, hair grows about half an inch per month, so it takes time to see visible results. After the hair fall, hair follicles rest for about 100 days before they start growing new hair, therefore, Henry Tianus Hair Loss Solution should be used daily and continuously for at least 6 months. I have been using Hair Growth Serum and Scalp Stimulator everyday for years and my hair keeps growing stronger and fuller with time.
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Hair Growth Serum is a water-base hair growth stimulator which contains caffeine, niacinamide, aloevera, panthenol, menthol, thyme, cedarwood , lavender and rosemary oil to promote hair growth and reduce hair loss. For best results, use it once a day, morning or evening. It is quickly absorbed, soon after you apply this serum to the affected areas of the scalp; you can style your hair as usual.
Scalp Stimulator is an oil-base pre-shampoo scalp rejuvenator. I love the instant cooling sensation every time I apply Scalp Stimulator on my scalp. Formulated with vitamin E, menthol, rice bran, pumpkin seed, rosemary, thyme, lavender and cedarwood oil; Scalp Stimulator should be gently massaged into the affected areas of the scalp to rejuvenate hair follicles and improve the condition of thinning hair. Leave it for 20 to 30 minutes before you wash your hair with a gentle shampoo. For best results, use it once a day.
I believe that botanical extracts like rosemary oil, caffeine and menthol can reduce hair loss and promote hair growth better than the conventional medicines like minoxidil and finasteride. Botanical extracts often contain phytochemicals that also help improve the overall health condition. It may take longer to see the initial results, but with regular daily use, the long-term results can be better. Nevertheless, like with every ingredient, be it synthetic or natural, results are vary among individuals.
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Henry Tianus is a multi-award-winning Anti-Ageing Specialist with 2 decades experience in skincare research and product development. Henry Tianus's articles have been read by people in more than 100 countries with USA and UK at the top of the list.
Scientific Sources: (1) Rosemary oil vs minoxidil 2% for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: a randomized comparative trial, Skinmed (Dermatology for the Clinician), 2015 Jan-Feb, 13(1):15-21. (2) Promotion of hair growth by Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract. Phytotherapy Research, 2013 Feb, 27(2): 212-7. (3) Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil: antiproliferative, antioxidant and antibacterial activities; Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2010 Dec 1;41(4):1070–1078. doi: 10.1590/S1517-838220100004000027.