Castor oil home brews and regimens? Question 8/21/2018
Using castor oil, coconut oil, rosemary, tea tree oil, peppermint oil, and other essential oils for hair loss prevention. Emu oil and derma rollers are also discussed, with caution advised for coconut oil's comedogenic properties and taking castor oil orally.
View this post in the Community →
Similar Community Posts Join
5 / 608 resultscommunity Has anyone had any real success combining oils such as peppermint, rosemary, castor, etc.?
The conversation is about someone using minoxidil, low-dose aspirin, and LLLT for hair loss, finding microneedling painful, considering topical finasteride, and feeling frustrated enough to think about shaving their head. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of combining oils like peppermint, rosemary, and castor for hair loss treatment.
community Essential hair oils and other methods to maximise hair growth
The conversation is about maximizing hair growth using treatments like oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, caffeine and ketoconazole shampoos, biotin, omega-3, vitamin D supplements, microneedling, and various hair oils such as rosemary, castor, coconut, and peppermint. Users discuss the effectiveness of these methods and share personal experiences with hair oils for scalp health and hair maintenance.
community Anyone here going the “natural” route?
People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.
community What all oils could be useful to augment hair growth
The user uses 1mg fin every other day, a topical solution of 5% min + 0.1% fin nightly, and seeks advice on oils for hair growth. Replies suggest oils are ineffective and recommend sticking with fin and min treatments.
community Going to try and reverse MPB naturally.
A user is trying to reverse male pattern baldness (MPB) naturally by taking high doses of Vitamin D, improving diet, exercising, reducing stress, and other lifestyle changes, but plans to use finasteride if no results are seen in 60 days. Other users are skeptical, advising medical treatments like finasteride and warning against potential vitamin D overdose and the ineffectiveness of natural remedies for genetic hair loss.
Related Research
6 / 1000+ results
research Hypersensitivity Reactions to Homemade Topical Preparations.
Homemade skin products can cause allergic reactions, so use registered products if you have allergies.
research “A thing of beauty is a joy forever”. Plants and plant-based preparations for facial care in Suriname
Suriname uses many plants for beauty, with potential for a beauty industry, but more evidence is needed for product effectiveness.
research Bioactive-Based Cosmeceuticals: An Update on Emerging Trends
Natural ingredients in cosmeceuticals are beneficial for skin and hair health with few side effects.
research Essential Oils for Hair Health: A Critical Mini-Review of the Current Evidence and Future Directions
Essential oils may help hair health but lack strong scientific proof and can cause allergic reactions.
research Herbal Shampoo Bar as a Sustainable Alternative to Synthetic Hair Cleanser: A Review
Herbal shampoo bars are eco-friendly and beneficial for hair and scalp but need improvements for wider use.
research The new paradigm for androgenetic alopecia and plant-based folk remedies: 5α-reductase inhibition, reversal of secondary microinflammation and improving insulin resistance
Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.