| Aromatherapy formulas can be used for a variety of | | | | lavender, lemon, lemongrass, rosemary, thyme, west |
| hair and scalp conditions including hair loss, dandruff | | | | Indian bay, white birch, yarrow and ylang-ylang. |
| and scalp psoriasis. Essential oils get their therapeutic | | | | Dandruff |
| properties from their chemical make-up. Each | | | | Essential oils which are used to control dandruff are |
| essential oil contains hundreds of natural chemical | | | | basil, carrot seed, cedarwood, clary sage, cypress, |
| components that are intricately balanced. The | | | | geranium, juniper berry, lavender, patchouli, |
| combination of these chemicals provide essential oils | | | | peppermint, rosemary, thyme, tea tree, white birch |
| with their healing abilities, | | | | and ylang-ylang. |
| Certain essential oils are anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, | | | | Scalp Psoriasis |
| antibacterial, astringent and antiseptic; making them | | | | Essential oils used for scalp psoriasis include bergamot, |
| ideal agents to heal scalp conditions. | | | | cajeput, carrot seed, cedarwood, chamomile, |
| Their superior effect on skin was first recognized | | | | geranium, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, tea tree, |
| during World War I, when essential oils were used to | | | | white birch and yarrow. |
| treat wounded soldiers. An increased rate of healing, | | | | Essential oils must be properly diluted in a carrier oil |
| with less side effects of other antiseptic agents | | | | such as sweet almond, jojoba, aloe vera, coconut |
| being used at that time was observed. Since then | | | | etc. Choosing a compatible carrier oil for the particular |
| essential oils have been analyzed and categorized | | | | condition will make the formula more effective. |
| with ongoing scientific research. | | | | It is possible to blend your own aromatherapy |
| Hair loss, dandruff and scalp psoriasis are commonly | | | | formulas by following established recipes in |
| treated with aromatherapy formulas. Some of the | | | | aromatherapy books -- as long as safety guidelines |
| essential oils used for each particular condition are | | | | are acknowledged and followed. Consulting a trained |
| identified below. | | | | aromatherapist may result in a more effective |
| Hair Loss | | | | customized formula. A customized formula will take in |
| Essential oil that are used to to encourage new hair | | | | all aspects of the person's scalp and hair conditions to |
| growth and diminish thinning are basil, cajeput, carrot | | | | ensure proper dilution rate at the highest possible |
| seed, cedarwood, chamomile, ginger, grapefruit, | | | | potency within safety guidelines. |