Nailycious Rosemary Essential Oil for Hair Growth, Beard Growth, Massage, Aromatherapy

Rosemary, scientifically known as Rosmarinus officinalis belongs to the Labiatae or Lamiaceae family of plants. Other members of that plant family include Oregano, Lemon Salvia, Balm, Mint and Marjoram. Rosemary Essential oil by Nailycious is Pure and distilled from the young shoots and leaves of the Rosemary herb. It refreshes and stimulates the mind aiding in memory improvement and concentration all while boosting circulation in the body.

Rosemary is a potent source of plant compounds that offer a variety of health benefits. 

Culinary Use: Fresh and/or dry Rosemary leaves are commonly used in the culinary world as a spice.

Rosemary contains a powerful substances, Carnosol, Carnosic acid and Rosmarinic acid which are known for antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.

Supplements and Oil preparation: The Rosemary plant is used to make Rosemary powder, Rosemary Extract and Rosemary Oil. Rosemary oil differs from rosemary extract due to their possession of different compounds in different proportions and variations. Rosemary extract supplements are taken orally, while Rosemary oil is inhaled as aromatherapy or topically applied.

Pain Relief: Could Help Reduce Pain

Topical application of rosemary oil may help improve pain.

The Rosemary Essential Oil molecules get absorbed through the skin, impacting pain pathways. This includes targeting pleasure memory parts of the brain thereby interacting with receptor for neurotransmitters which are involved in pain pathways. Topical Rosemary Oil treatment may also help improve musculoskeletal pain.

In 2017, a study of 46 people with neuropathic pain caused by diabetes that aromatherapy massage using a blend of oils, including rosemary, thrice per week for four weeks caused notable reductions in scores of neuropathic pain as well as increased scores of quality of life as opposed to a control group. A 2017 study concluded that topical application of menthol and rosemary oils thrice per day for three days alleviated the frequency and severity of musculoskeletal pain recurrence in people with kidney failure who were undergoing haemodialysis.

Aromatherapy: Rosemary oil is an awesome aromatic oil that is diffused as an aromatherapy treatment or applied to the skin. Some study findings suggest that rosemary oil treatments may promote hair growth, reduce pain and improve energy levels. 

Boosts Hair Growth: Rosemary oil has been proven to stimulate hair growth in certain people with androgenic alopecia. This is a male pattern baldness or hair loss in men and female pattern baldness. When mixed with other oils like lavender or thyme, Rosemary oil may also help in impeding hair loss in people with alopecia areata, a hair loss condition.

Research has proven that Rosemary Oil may promotes hair growth by enhancing blood flow to blood vessels in the scalp which, in turn, increases the production of hormone like lipids in hair follicle growth. In doing this, it inhibits inflammatory pathways involved in the progression of alopecia.

Ezekwe N, King M, Hollinger JC. “The use of natural ingredients in the treatment of alopecia with an emphasis on central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: a systematic review. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2020;13(8):23-27. PMID: 33178378”

A 2015 study of 100 people with androgenic alopecia found that applying rosemary oil to the scalp for six months is as effective as a minoxidil (Rogaine) 2%  treatment in incrementing the hair count compared to baseline hair counts. The group that used rosemary oil reported better treatment adherence in comparison compared with the minoxidil group.

Anti dandruff: Rosemary oil is being studied for its potential anti-dandruff properties. The phenolic and  terpenes components in rosemary oil offer antimicrobial properties that help reduce the growth of certain yeasts involved in dandruff.

Improve Cognitive Function, Relieve Stress, and Boost Mood

In aromatherapy, inhaling Rosemary Oil may offer mood boosting, Anti stress and antianxiety effects. Inhaling it helps boost cognitive function by reducing blood levels of stress hormones like corticosterone, while boosting levels of good neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. Certain compounds found in the oil enter the bloodstream then on the brain, impacting attention and mood. 

Studies proved that people who used Rosemary Oil Aromatherapy reported feeling fresh and energized. In a small 2012 study, 20 adults were exposed to Rosemary Essential oil through aromatherapy diffusion and they experienced improvements in performance on cognitive tasks, including tasks involving accuracy and speed.

A 2021 study of 80 nurses was to the effect that aromatherapy with rosemary essential oil improve alertness  and helped decrease sleepiness compared to a control treatment. Other studies showed that rosemary oil aromatherapy may help ease anxiety and depression symptoms.

HOW TO USE

Skin Care: Mix Rosemary Essential Oil with your carrier oil such Argan Oil or Sweet Almond oil. Carrier oils dilute essential oils for topical use as Nailycious Essential oils are highly concentrated. Diluting with carrier oils decrease adverse skin reactions like dermatitis. 

Massage: Rosemary essential oil is popular for massage use. Add a few drops of Rosemary Essential Oil to your massage carrier oil like Sweet Almond oil and massage into the desired area. With a scent that boots the mood, Rosemary Essential Oil is an optimum choice for a home massage for soothing aching muscles.

Aromatherapy: Apply a few drops of Rosemary Essential  oil into your aromatherapy diffuser. Rosemary Essential oil can be blended with other essential oils, such as lavender and thyme oils, to create a relaxing scent. You may simply inhale rosemary essential oil straight from the bottle as well.

Hair Growth: Blend a few drops with your shampoo or conditioner or mix several drops of rosemary oil with a castor oil and then massage it into your scalp.

Rosemary oil a favourite ingredient in a number of hair products advertised to promote hair growth from shampoos, conditioners and hair oils.