Rosemary oil for hair

Rosemary is a shrub plant with small flowers of pale blue color, growing on the southern coast of the African continent. Literally, it translates as "sea dew". People learned about its healing properties in ancient times. The Greeks and Romans believed that this plant helps to become happy and keeps youth. And the Romans considered rosemary to be a symbol of prosperity and abundance.

It is actively used in the composition of medicinal and cosmetic products. Essential oil is made from it, which also has healing properties. Rosemary has a warming and invigorating effect on the entire body. Thanks to its divine fragrance, all regenerative functions are activated.

This unique plant has found its use in masks and balsams of various cosmetic brands, one of which is the German company Weleda. Among other cosmetics, the company offers its customers a firming oil with rosemary, which, judging by the description, nourishes the hair roots, reduces hair loss and accelerates natural hair growth. The unique composition strengthens the hair and heals the scalp.

To obtain essential oils using the leaves of the plant. They contain all those useful substances for which this unique plant is so valuable:

• Borneol has antidepressant and anti-inflammatory effects;
• tannins have a strengthening effect on hair;
• camphor soothes, relieves stress;
• Limonene has an antibacterial effect.
• pinene is the basis of essential oil
• Cineole is a very strong antiseptic of natural origin.

In addition to the above components, rosemary contains a variety of bitterness and resin. Each of these substances complements and enhances the action of each other,

Rosemary oil, if used properly and regularly, will transform dull and lifeless hair into a chic head of hair that will be your pride and envy of others. It can be used independently or added to shampoo, balm and other styling products.

This plant has many advantages over many other essential oils, so it is one of the leaders in the use of cosmetics for hair. Here are just some of the many properties of this ether:

1. The oil has a light texture, does not weigh down the hair and does not set aside a greasy, unpleasant shine.
2. Unlike some other essential oils, rosemary does not clog hair pores and does not spoil them.
3. the component practically does not cause allergies and has no contraindications for use.
4. Rosemary has a complex effect: strengthens the roots, cleanses the scalp of dead skin cells, restores the hair structure along its entire length and regenerates the split ends.
5. With regular systematic use of oil, you can achieve a salon effect without spending a large amount of money.
6. Ether contributes to the elimination of dandruff.
7. Moisturizing and restoration of dry hair occurs over all their length.
8. Normalization of the sebaceous glands. After studying the reviews of dermatologists and ordinary consumers, we can say that rosemary helps reduce the fat content of the strands.
9. Due to the warming effect, the oil activates the metabolic processes of tissues at the cellular level, which is a stimulus for growth and improve the overall condition of the hair.
10. Rosemary produces a tonic effect on the hair, giving it extra shine and making it stronger. It has a general therapeutic effect on painful and weak strands.

Many women with regular use of rosemary oil for a relatively short period of time not only restore the hair structure, but also note their rapid growth. At the same time their volume increases against the former sometimes several times. However, to achieve the desired effect, you must follow some guidelines for using this magic tool.

• Do not abuse rosemary essential oil - having a strong smell, in high concentrations, the drug can cause an attack of asphyxiation. For therapeutic effects, just a few drops are enough.
• Pure oil is not recommended. Without additional emollients, it can cause irritation and even burns. Other oils can be used as basic elements such as burdock, almond, coconut, etc.
• Before applying the rosemary mask, test it on an open skin area in case you are allergic to this plant.
• Apply the product should be clean and wet curls. Use it after applying the shampoo.
• For medicinal purposes, it is recommended to use oil no more than twice a week. For prevention, it is enough to reduce the use to once every two weeks.
• Oil enhances its action in warmth. Therefore, after applying the solution, create a thermal effect on the head, using a cap for the pool and a thick towel.
• After applying the rosemary mask, it is recommended to wash off its remnants with a weak lemon or vinegar solution, or infusion of medicinal herbs. For the preparation of decoction is recommended to use chamomile, nettle, mint, birch and other herbs that suit you.

These simple rules can and should be followed by anyone who wishes to heal their tresses and at the same time avoid a negative effect. As can be seen from the above points, the procedure for home use of rosemary is in many ways similar to the methods of using other aromatic oils.

Rosemary can be used as an additive to the finished masks and balms, and you can make your own compositions. Rinsing and massaging procedures using the ether of this plant are very effective. Here are just a few simple recipes using this ether.

For this recipe, you must mix 2 tablespoons of burdock and castor oil and add 5 drops of rosemary ether to this mixture. The resulting liquid is applied to the roots, wrapped his head with a warm towel. Then the mixture must be washed off with shampoo. To get the result, you should conduct a course of 10-12 masks.

It requires not only oil, but also the herb rosemary. It can be purchased at the pharmacy. 3 tbsp. l dry grass pour boiling water, insist 30 minutes. Then drip 5 drops of rosemary ester into it and rinse the hair with the infusion every time after washing. This procedure will add shine and will have a strengthening effect.

Mix 1 tbsp. l olive oil and honey, add one egg yolk, 5 drops of rosemary oil and 3 drops of cedar essence. The resulting composition is heated in a water bath and applied first to the roots, then spread over the entire length. After application, wash off with shampoo. A course of 10-15 procedures carried out with regularity 1-2 times a week.

As a base, you can take olive or burdock oil, add 2 drops of rosemary, tea tree and lavender. Repeat the treatment should be twice a week.

Three tablespoons of burdock oil and 6 drops of rosemary. The exposure time is about an hour. The mask stimulates growth and prevents hair loss.

The duration of the course of treatment is advisory in nature and depends on the individual characteristics.All procedures should be repeated until the gap disappears. At the same time one should be ready that the result will be not instantaneous, but cumulative.

The optimal time for exposure to all mask 40-50 minutes. If any discomfort occurs, the procedure should be terminated.

For the procedure of massage requires a base of almond, olive or burdock oil. Also suitable are jojoba oil or ylang-ylang. Enough two tablespoons. Add 3-4 drops of rosemary to the warmed base and rub the mixture into the scalp with slow, gentle movements. During this massage, the process of blood supply to the skin is activated. Massage with essential oil after 2 days for two weeks. As a reward after several such uses, we get a beautiful styling and well-groomed appearance.

Aromatic cleansing procedure has an effective effect simultaneously in several directions.

First, it is a cosmetic effect. Improves the appearance of styling, the general condition of the hair. They become obedient and no longer confused.

Secondly, the therapeutic effect. After regular procedures of aromatherapy, hair becomes stronger, less broken and split. Some note active growth after several such sessions.

Thirdly, it is an excellent psychological relief. It has already been mentioned that rosemary ether has a pleasant aroma and is able to act as a sedative. Many after carrying out aromatherapy sessions have lost sleep problems, strengthened the nervous system. Some people even managed to get rid of depression and chronic fatigue.

Rosemary is an excellent natural aphrodisiac. Conducting regular aromatherapy procedures, you will become more desirable and attractive to your chosen one. Rosemary fragrance works wonders. Even if you have been together for a long time already and your emotions have become somewhat dulled, it will add a touch of sexuality and help to restore the former acuteness of feelings.

This procedure is also good because it can be repeated several times a day. For its effectiveness, you should use combs exclusively from natural materials - wood or pork bristle. Oil can be applied directly to the brush. 3-5 drops are sufficient depending on the length. After each session, the comb must be washed, so that dust does not settle on it, and dirt does not accumulate.