Rosemary oil + peppermint oil as an alternative to Minoxidil!! Treatment 8/21/2022
Rosemary and peppermint oils are suggested as natural alternatives to minoxidil for hair growth, with added benefits for skin health. Some users report positive results, though there is debate about their effectiveness compared to minoxidil.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Does anybody here know the formula thats basically a weaker version of minox?I know it involves peppermint oil but that's all I can remember
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Natural treatments for hair loss, specifically peppermint oil and rosemary oil; how they can be used as a supplementary or alternative treatment to pharmaceuticals such as finasteride and minoxidil; and the personal experience of the user Divallo, who has seen an increase in density and thickness after using these oils for around 2.5 years. The post also touches on the potential antifungal properties of the oils and their effects on cutaneous blood flow.
community Been doing daily 3% topical peppermint oil for 6+ months (never used minoxidil). Have had growth that seems as good as minoxidil. Might strenghten the idea that peppermint is a good low-cost treatment, that potentially works by another route than minoxidil.
The user has been using finasteride, nizoral, microneedling, and recently added 3% peppermint oil to their hair loss treatment, experiencing regrowth similar to minoxidil. They suggest peppermint oil as a potentially effective, low-cost alternative or addition to minoxidil, with the added benefit of a pleasant smell and ease of use.
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