The combination of rosemary and thyme essential oil can help us nourish and regenerate the hair bulb and thus stop hair loss.
The stress is usually one of the worst enemies to our health. Thus, one of its best-known effects is undoubtedly hair loss or alopecia Nervosa.
Psycho-emotional factors generate changes in our body and also in our scalp, favoring that dreaded loss increasingly common among women
It should be noted, for our peace of mind, that these problems are usually temporary and that, by appropriate guidelines, the hair can grow back normally.
Good stress management and a few simple home remedies can help you a lot.
Also, an important aspect should be noted: the first strategy in this type of situation will undoubtedly be to respond to what triggers our stress.
In this case, expert help will be essential. Psychological therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapies, for example, are very suitable to enable us to correctly manage stress.
As a complementary strategy and to regenerate your hair in stressful situations, it will be useful to know the power of essential oils.
We will tell you about the most recommended in these types of conditions.
Hair loss and stress
It is known that almost 70% of the female population has ever suffered from this problem. It is very common to spend times where stress and anxiety alter our body causing the hair to stop receiving adequate nutrition, the hair bulb to weaken and, consequently, the hair to fall out.
Studies such as that carried out at the University of Hamburg by doctors Kerstin Foytzik and Petra Ark, point out to us that the psychosocial factors and stress that trigger us, often have the effect of hair loss.
It is also important to note that hair can suffer two types of stress:
- Internal stress: originated by tiredness, worries, excess work hours, lack of sleep, hormonal changes…
- External stress: We must take into account the incidence of these elements that, despite not perceiving them, damage the health of the hair. We are talking about pollution, the effects of the sun, the effects of hair dyes, the straighteners, the dryer … Elements that irritate and destroy the hair by making the hair bulb suffocate with so many chemicals.
The best essential oils to take care of your hair
The masks prepared from vegetable oils are a wonderful choice and effective for treating hair fall by stress.
They are nourishing and stimulate the growth and health of the scalp and hair bulb. To benefit from them, simply apply them to the hair with a gentle massage.
If you are constant, you will notice how, little by little, the hair grows back. So, do not hesitate to look for these essential oils in any natural store or in specialized beauty stores. They are generally not expensive and can have many applications. It is worth considering.
We give you all the information below.
1. Rosehip essential oil and olive oil
You can find this essential oil in any natural store. It is also used a lot for the beauty of the skin, so you will not have problems in acquiring it.
What will it do us? Rosehip oil is a great repairer and regenerator of the skin. Rich in vitamins and minerals, it nourishes, heals, stimulates and provides vitality to the hair.
The University of Zaragoza, in Spain, carried out a study in 2017 to describe the properties of this essential oil. Thus, among its benefits is taking care of all skin disorders, including our scalp: it regenerates and deflates it.
- To benefit from its properties, we will take a glass bottle and put 20 ml of rosehip essential oil along with 60 ml of olive oil. Then shake the bottle well so that the two oils are unified.
- We first wash our hair with warm, almost cold water, and then apply this mask of oils to the scalp with a massage. Let it work for 5 minutes, then wash your hair normally.
- Ideal if you do it 3 times a week. A perfect treatment for hair loss.
2. Rosemary and thyme essential oil
The combination of rosemary and thyme essential oil is a very classic and effective remedy for hair loss. You can find them in natural stores, and it is even common for many people to make them at home.
Either way, they are inexpensive oils ideal for nourishing and regenerating the hair bulb.
Take note of what we should do:
- Dampen your hair with fresh water.
- We put 3 drops of rosemary essential oil and 3 drops of thyme essential oil in a bottle and mix it well, then spread it on the hair.
- Do a deep massage trying to ensure that the scalp is well impregnated. Let it work for 5 minutes, then wash your hair normally.
- You can also repeat this treatment 3 times a week.
3. Coconut essential oil and cedar essential oil
We love coconut essential oil. We have told you on several occasions about its multiple benefits, so we are sure that you usually have this useful natural remedy at home.
It is ideal for the skin, to prevent and treat acne and also perfect for treating hair loss.
Thus, studies such as the one carried out at the University of Karnataka, in India, reveal that coconut oil is that common resource among the Asian population (famous for having stronger hair, abundant and free of other conditions such as for example, dandruff)
If we combine it with cedar essential oil, we will get a magnificent remedy for these times when stress affects the beauty of our hair. How can we benefit from these oils? We explain it to you:
- Once again, we will apply these essential oil masks with wet hair.
- It is important first that we put cold water on our hair because if the water were hot, the oils would lose many of their properties.
- You can add 3 drops of coconut essential oil and 3 drops cedar essential oil in 100 ml of your regular moisturizing shampoo.
- Stir well and apply a small amount to your hand.
- Do a deep massage to adequately nourish the scalp with this treatment, and leave it to act for 5 minutes.
- After this time, wash the hair as usual and finish the process with your favorite conditioner.
You will see how, day by day, your hair grows back. Choose the oils that you like the most or that are easiest to find. It is simply about being consistent in order to solve the dreaded hair loss due to stress. Also, don’t forget to properly manage your emotions.