Rosemary Oil For Hair
Learn how to make rosemary oil for hair to promote thick healthy hair and scalp. This recipe may help encourage hair growth and possibly help reduce hair loss.
Servings: 2 oz
Cost: $4
Equipment
- fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 2 oz carrier oil castor, olive, jojoba, or argan oil
- 36 drops rosemary essential oil or a bunch of fresh rosemary
Instructions
Rosemary Oil With Fresh Rosemary
- To a jar, add carrier oil.
- Next, add 18 drops of rosemary essential oil per oz of oil. You can also add other oils like lavender and peppermint oil.
- Mix and you are ready to go.
Rosemary Oil With Fresh Rosemary
- Gather fresh rosemary sprigs, about two to three large handfuls, and wash them thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
- Allow the rosemary to dry completely by allowing it to air dry for at least few hours or by gently patting it dry with a clean towel. Any moisture remaining on the sprigs will cause it to mold and spoil the oil.
- Once your rosemary is dry, it's time to infuse it into a carrier oil. The most commonly used carrier oil for this purpose is olive oil, but you can also experiment with other oils such as coconut or jojoba oil.
- Remove the rosemary leaves from the sprigs and chop them coarsely to release their aromatic oils.
- In a small saucepan, heat the carrier oil over low heat until it becomes warm but not boiling.
- Add the chopped rosemary leaves to the warm oil and gently stir to ensure they are fully immersed.
- Allow the mixture to simmer on low heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rosemary oil cool completely.
- Once cooled, strain the oil through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean glass jar or bottle.
- Discard the leftover rosemary leaves and seal the container tightly.
- Store in a dark place.
To Use:
- How To use Rosemary Oil:
- Before showering, use it as an oil treatment by massaging the pure rosemary oil directly to your scalp in small circles. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes or longer. I like to also add a little to the ends of my hair. It's a great way to add extra moisture to my dry ends.
- Wash well with shampoo and follow up with conditioner.
Notes
If you do not want to heat the fresh rosemary in oil, you can also just add it to a jar and keep it in a warm spot for a few weeks.
If using fresh rosemary make sure it is completely dry or else it will cause your oil to mold.