With hair, it’s never just one issue to tackle. Whether it’s an itchy scalp, dandruff, or hair that never seems to grow fast enough, sometimes even an army of products can’t help. Rosemary has emerged as the internet’s new favorite oil, and for good reason - it’s packed with antioxidants, and solves some of the most common scalp issues, all while growing your hair long, strong, and shiny.
Used by the Ancient Greeks and Romans to boost memory, rosemary has been an important part of herbal and folk medicine to improve brain function, repel bugs, and alleviate pain. Somewhere along the way, it was discovered that another one of this wonder oil’s uses is to increase hair growth and health naturally.
A popular study compared the effects of rosemary oil to minoxidil (also known as Rogaine) on hair growth in alopecia patients. Over the course of six months, both groups saw a significant increase in hair growth, but participants who used rosemary oil also observed less frequency in itching, due to its antimicrobial properties that kill any bacteria or fungus in the scalp that lead to irritation or dandruff.
Experts suggest massaging the oil into your scalp, and letting it take its time to really get in there - overnight is optimal! Slowly making it a part of your hair care routine is bound to lead towards a healthier scalp, longer hair, and a happier you.
But too much of anything good is never ideal, and with rosemary oil it’s the same. It’s advised to always use it with a carrier oil, such as jojoba or castor oil. Botanic Hearth’s Rosemary Oil comes already infused with castor oil and jojoba, which nourish your hair, lock in moisture and combat frizziness, all at once.