Hair Care 101: Top 5 Research-Backed Benefits of Rosemary for Hair
The eminent British versifier possibly let Ophelia take one last go at the protagonist Hamlet as he was struck with a poisoned sword. The tragedy notwithstanding, it was quite symbolic of a tranquil calmness in a topsy-turvy relationship that Rosemary was chosen for the conclusion. This household shrub’s oil is known to have profound medicinal benefits for people battling hair care issues, especially after they have tried almost everything with a lot of hope and patience, only to end in despair.
Just like Ophelia. And Hamlet.
But our hair care experiences do not have to be tragic. A simpler (and much happier) way around is to turn the ship around with the help of Rosemary and some toxin-free hair care products. This will help set the compass right for a better part of the journey. Please note the term ‘toxin-free’ because it is crucial to opt for hair care products that do not contain any toxins like SLS or Parabens. This will ensure that Rosemary benefits do not get diluted and get to work straight away on your scalp.
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What Is Rosemary?
Native to the Mediterranean Region, Rosemary is a shrub with fragrant and evergreen leaves. It bears white, pink, blue, purple, or blue-colored flowers that find much application in medicine and culinary arts. This commonly found shrub looks quite beautiful and thus is preferred by home decorators and Zen masters alike.
Regularly applying Rosemary-based hair care products benefits your hair care plans in ways more than one. It is rich in Omega-3 acids that translate to enhanced antimicrobial properties. They help reduce common irritants like microbes and dandruff-causing bacteria more effectively. The oil also has a gentle and sweet fragrance that lingers throughout the day.
Benefits for Hair Care
Rosemary is rich in many nutrients, namely phytochemicals. The latter includes Rosmarinic Acid, Caffeic Acid, Betulinic Acid, and Ursolic Acid. Rosemary helps strengthen hair roots and rejuvenates the hair cells. It thus directly reduces hair loss and dandruff, and thus helps you have the best hair care experience.
The rich presence of antioxidants helps further the oil’s usefulness in many hair care regimens. You can also find Carnosic Acid, Carnosol, and Rosmanol in it, and these nutrients help boost the immunity of hair cells and make them resistant to frequent breakage. They also help negate the effect of free radicals. These uses of rosemary are often not accounted for, but they are very much there.
Here Is a Summary of The Uses of Rosemary:
1. Stimulates Hair Growth
a. This fragrant oil helps improve blood circulation on the scalp to stimulate the hair follicles and promote faster hair growth.
b. The presence of Ursolic Acid helps reverse the miniaturization of hair follicles. This miniaturization is the leading cause of male and female pattern baldness.
2. Prevents Hair Loss
a. Scientists are researching if using controlled amounts of this oil can help control DHT. The latter is a naturally occurring hormone that triggers hair loss.
b. Medical News Today reports that Rosemary might prevent “DHT from binding to hormone receptors that enable it to attack the hair follicles.”
3. Strengthens Hair Follicles
a. Being rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, this fragrant oil nourishes hair follicles and replenishes the loss of moisturization.
b. Its regular application makes the hair resistant to frequent breakage and repairs the damage caused previously through chemical treatments.
4. Reduces Dandruff and Improves Scalp Health
a. This directly follows from the above discussion. Dandruff and persistent lack of moisture are usually interrelated, and moisturization helps cut the cycle off.
b. The presence of enhanced antimicrobial properties (due to Omega-3 fatty acids) helps maintain the scalp’s pH.
5. Offers Natural Shine and Luster
a. With all the possible impediments gone, you can expect a better hair care experience at home.
b. Its regular application can also help make the hair cuticles smoother with proper moisturization. This helps make hair softer, shinier, and stronger.
These benefits of using rosemary for home-based hair care routines present a strong case in its favor. As mentioned, the superset of these benefits hinges on using a toxin-free and certified safe hair care product. This will help ensure that the benefits are delivered in their correct form and essence to the scalp.
Importance of Methi Dana (fenugreek Seeds) for Hair Care
Fenugreek seeds play a perfect second fiddle to the enormous range of benefits of Rosemary, especially for hair care. Traditional hair care regimens in India revolve around its proven capability to stimulate hair growth and improve texture. These yellow-colored seeds are rich in protein and nicotinic acid, two ace nutrients that help reduce excessive hair fall.
Soaking Methi Dana in water overnight helps soften it up. It assumes a gel-like form that can be directly applied to the hair strands to reduce issues like dullness, dryness, and dandruff. It may also help address premature graying. Adding it to Rosemary can amplify the duo’s hair care benefits, possibly due to a deep synergistic relationship between the two. The results may be further accentuated with a matching hair serum.
Best Rosemary Products for Hair
At Mamaearth, we are driven by the Goodness of Nature in everything we do. We are India’s first brand to offer Made Safe-certified hair care products that are free from all harmful chemicals. You will thus never find any SLS, Parabens, Sulfates, Mineral Oils, or toxic Dyes in any of our products. We have also planted nearly half a million plants across 21 Indian states.
We thus welcome you to try our all-new Rosemary-based range of hair care products. It comprises hair growth oil, hair shampoo, hair conditioner, and essential oil. Except for the Hair Essential Oil, they all feature a mix of Rosemary and Methi Dana.
Here’s how they stack up:
1. Rosemary Hair Growth Oil: This safe and gentle hair growth oil nourishes the hair follicles to stimulate hair growth, control growth, and strengthen the roots. Being powered by Bhringraj Oil makes it even more effective.
Mamaearth Rosemary Hair Growth Oil
Price | ₹ 419.00 |
Quantity | 150ml |
Available Offer | 35% Off |
Discount Code | REDEEM35 |
2. Rosemary Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo: Try this to get up to 94% stronger hair and up to 93% less hair fall. This toxin-free hair shampoo helps stimulate faster hair growth and helps you have up to 92% shinier hair. Following it with a hair mask is advisable.
Mamaearth Rosemary Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo
Price | ₹ 349.00 |
Quantity | 250ml |
Available Offer | 35% Off |
Discount Code | REDEEM35 |
3. Rosemary Anti-Hair Fall Conditioner: The best hair care product to pair the shampoo above, it does its job as a hair conditioner to nourish the hair. It features Almond Oil and Coconut Oil that prevent split ends and repair dry hair.
Mamaearth Rosemary Anti-Hair Fall Conditioner
Price | ₹ 349.00 |
Quantity | 250ml |
Available Offer | 35% Off |
Discount Code | REDEEM35 |
4. Rosemary Essential Oil: You may mix this 100% pure and gentle essential oil with any Mamaearth hair oil to avail a better hair care experience. It will help promote hair growth and control hair growth.
Mamaearth Rosemary Essential Oil
Price | ₹ 449.00 |
Quantity | 15ml |
Available Offer | 35% Off |
Discount Code | REDEEM35 |
You may also choose from exciting combinations of the above rosemary hair care products.
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At Mamaearth, we are committed to Mother Nature. This is why we are so busy making skincare, hair care, body care, and baby care products that create a positive difference for you. Our all-new Rosemary-based Hair Care Range has been flying off the shelves and we are thankful to everyone who has tried it. We welcome you to try our toxin-free hair care products to experience the aww-dorable world of this violet-colored fragrant shrub.