Comparative Evaluation of Eyebrow Rejuvenation Using Hibiscus Oil 5% With and Without Gua-Sha: A Split-Face Randomized Control Trial

January 2026 in “ National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery ”

Gauri Camblay, Lakshmi Shetty, Sahana Hegde Shetiya, Adnan Chhatriwala, Tirtha Raj Brahma, Sagar Khadadekar

hibiscus oil Gua-sha eyebrow rejuvenation herbal hair oil microcirculation

TLDR Using hibiscus oil with Gua-sha improves eyebrow hair growth more than hibiscus oil alone.

This study evaluated the effectiveness of hibiscus oil 5% (w/v) with and without Gua-sha for eyebrow rejuvenation in a split-face randomized controlled trial involving 22 female participants. Over 30 days, one eyebrow received hibiscus oil, while the other received hibiscus oil with Gua-sha. Results indicated that the combination of herbal hair oil with Gua-sha significantly improved hair rejuvenation (P < 0.005) compared to hibiscus oil alone. The study concludes that using herbal hair oil with Gua-sha enhances microcirculation, leading to stronger, thicker hair and improved aesthetic features, reducing the need for synthetic hair oils.

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