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Essential Oils for Hair Growth - Aromatherapy Recipe

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 KG Stiles, Certified Aromatherapist
 

Hair loss and thinning are a great concern for many men and women. Scalp massage with essential oils is very effective for treating hair loss and hair thinning as it stimulates the scalp and the underlying hair follicles to promote hair growth.

Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss. Alopecia can be partial (alopecia arcata) or total (alopecia totalis).

Your hair is made of Keratin, a stretchable protein material manufactured by your hair follicle. Hair follicles in your scalp grow at a rate of about half an inch per month, though this rate of growth can vary.

The condition of your hair is largely dependent upon a good supply of blood carrying adequate amounts of nutrition such as amino acids, vitamins and minerals to your hair follicle.

In many ways hair is similar to skin as it reflects your inner state of balance and health. A poor state of health can be responsible for dullness and loss of hair.

Men and women can suffer from age-related hair loss or thinning due to hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy and menopause.

Extreme stress can also play a significant role in hair loss for which the healing power of emotionally calming essential oils like Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang and German Chamomile, are highly recommended.

Most hair loss problems, not directly caused by imbalances of health, can usually be traced to maltreatment of the hair with excessive heat or chemical treatments like coloring and perming or washing with strong detergent based shampoos. These are the major causes of hair loss and can lead to dandruff and other common hair problems.

Aromatherapy massage is very effective for treating hair loss and hair thinning. Massage with essential oils stimulates the scalp and the underlying hair follicles.

Ylang Ylang scalp rubs can help prevent excess oiliness and dandruff as well as revitalize your hair growth, helping both alopecia and hair thinning conditions.

Blend the following ingredients together and apply daily for an invigorating scalp aromatherapy massage. Leave on for about one hour. Shampoo thoroughly. Use daily for 10-14 days, then take a week break before beginning the cycle of daily scalp massage for another 10-14 days.

Invigorating Scalp Massage Oil Recipe for promoting hair growth. Use for Alopecia & Thinning   Hair.

To a 1 ounce dispenser bottle of pure light coconut oil add the following amounts of pure essential oil:

4 drops Ylang Ylang
4 drops Rosemary
2 drops Thyme
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Atlas Cedarwood
2 drops German Chamomile
2 drops Clary Sage

Shake the bottle well to blend your oils, and allow to synergize for an hour or longer as time permits.

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