The Hype Around Rosemary Oil For Hair Care & Best Brands To Buy In India

Rosemary oil is an essential oil extracted from the rosemary plant commonly found in Mediterranean and Himalayan regions. It is a pale yellow or nearly colourless mobile liquid with a strong, fresh, woody-herbaceous, minty-forest-like odour which could be the reason why its quite a hit in the aromatherapy sphere and extensively used in oils for diffusers and humidifiers.

You can also find it in multiple body care products because of its fresh fragrance. However, it remains most popular as a hair growth treatment. It has carnosic acid, which has both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, appearing to heal damaged nerves and helping with blood circulation that stimulates hair growth. It's also known to help reduce pain, soothe inflammation, eliminate headaches, and strengthen the immune system.

Promotes Hair Growth: It is believed that the strong compounds in rosemary oil can stimulate hair roots, promoting hair growth.

Nourishes The Scalp: Rosemary oil is believed to have powerful anti-disease properties. This may help clear your scalp of dandruff, excess oil, and other issues that may cause hair loss or impede healthy hair growth.

Fight Bacterial Infections: This means that if your hair loss is caused by a bacterial scalp infection, rosemary oil may help clear the infection and promote hair growth. However, it's always suggested to consult with a medical practitioner before treating any bacterial infections with home remedies.

Rosemary oil can be used three ways:

- If you are using a concentration of 100% (often written as 100% essential oil on labels) rosemary oil, it is recommended that you dilute it with a carrier oil (coconut, castor and jojoba are popular choices) that brings down the potency and makes it safe to use on skin. Never use any essential oil directly on the skin as it could cause skin irritation. The ratio has to be 1:2, the carrier oil has to be double in quantity always. So, if you are using 5 ml of rosemary oil, 10 ml of the carrier oil should be used.

- You can add rosemary oil to your shampoo or conditioner while washing your hair. Just be sure to thoroughly wash your hair to get rid off the oil from the scalp. Not only does this help with hair growth but also clears your scalp of dandruff, excess oil and dirt.

- You can totally skip buying the oil and use products formulated with rosemary oil instead. Not only does this spare you from becoming a scientist in your bathroom and adding rosemary oil to other things, but also saves you time.

Now, if you want to give rosemary oil a try, here are a few great products we found on Nykaa.

If you want to try the real deal and get your hands on pure rosemary essential oil, there is no better place to start than with Nykaa Naturals Rosemary Essential Oil. The 100% pure rosemary oil claims to greatly reduces hair loss while also leaving the scalp feeling clean and cool after washing.

Nykaa Rating: 4.3

Another affordable option for 100% pure rosemary essential oil is the Aravi Organic Rosemary Essential Oil, which has received a 4.4 rating from Nykaa customers who have raved about its effectiveness. According to the reviews, it has helped with hair loss and growth, as well as scalp health. It has a very fresh scent and can be mixed with your body lotion too!

Nykaa Rating: 4.4

If you wish to skip playing chemist by mixing rosemary essential oil to carrier oils but still want to apply it in oil form, the Soulflower Organic Rosemary Lavender Healthy Hair Growth Oil is a great option! With the blend of three oils — rosemary, lavender and olive, this oil concoction keeps the hair moisturised while helping with hair growth. Soulflower as a brand uses ingredients that are grown without any chemicals or pesticides, they use sustainable packaging, and are also a cruelty-free brand so you can be assured that the products you are using are environment-friendly too.

Nykaa Rating: 4.4

This one's a lightweight formulation infused with 100% natural rosemary essential oil, French lavender essential oil, thyme oil, neem oil, black sesame oil, coconut oil, almond oil, and dried basil leaves. Highly anti-inflammatory and antifungal in nature, it is rich with anti-oxidants & antimicrobial properties that treats itchy scalp, sticky dandruff and soothes scalp irritation or any kind of scalp allergies such as psoriasis, dermatitis, dandruff and even breakouts.

Nykaa Rating: 4.6

The Kiehl's Magic Elixir Hair Restructuring Concentrate With Rosemary Leaf And Avocado Oil is an ultra-lightweight scalp and hair oil treatment that not only helps with hair growth but also immediately restores moisture balance to the scalp and hair. This results in hair that looks shiny and are manageable till the next wash. It is suggested that you massage the oil through the scalp at least ten minutes before rinsing it off with shampoo.

Nykaa Rating: 4.3