Tuesday, July 17, 2012


Essential Oils:



Essential Oils are important to the hair for growth, they have the ability to lengthen the anagen phase, the anagen phase is the Active Hair Growth.
Essential Oils also work to nourish the follicle and stimulate circulation, correct scalp issues, and promote rapid hair cell renewal. Essentail Oils are potent in their purest form. Never apply them directly to skin or scalp, dilute them with the use of carrier oils or base oils.

What is a Carrier/Base Oil: Carrier oil, also known as base oil or vegetable oil, is used to dilute essential oils and absolutes before they are applied to the skin in massage and aromatherapy. They are so named because they carry the essential oil onto the skin. Carrier oils do not contain a concentrated aroma, unlike essential oils, though some, such as olive, have a mild distinctive smell. Neither do they evaporate like essential oils, which are more volatile. The carrier oils used should be as natural and unadulterated as possible. Organic oils should be used where possible. Cold-pressing and maceration are the two main methods of producing carrier oils. Mineral oil should not be used as it is not absorbed by the skin.

Here are a list of some of the more popular carrier/base oils.

True carrier oils are generally cold-pressed or macerated vegetable oils taken from, amongst others:
Sweet almond oil and grapeseed oil are very popular carrier oils.

Add 1-2 drops to 1/4 cup of warm cocnut oil for a hot oil treatment.
Add 5 to 10 drops to 1/4 cup of jojoba oil for a scalp massage oil. (do every other day)

Here are a list of Essential Oils that are beneficial to hair growth:
Burdock Root
Rosemary
Clary Sage
Tea Tree
Basil
Peppermint
Bay Leaf
Lavender

You can also add 2 to 3 drops of essential oils to your shampoo, and conditioner for a super luxe treatment.


Source: (for lists of oils)Wikipedia

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