First for Women magazine articles about our Stimulating Scalp Massage Oil:

August, 2006

Humid weather A scalp massage

Humidity creates ideal conditions for yeast buildup, which inflames the scalp and causes hair to shed, says Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D., medical adviser for YeastConnection.com. Her advice: Try a nightly scalp massage with the anti­septic yeast-fighting essential oils of lavender, thyme and rosemary. One study found that 44 percent of women who did so showed significant hair growth within seven months. A ready-made blend: Stimulating ScalpMassage Oil ($8 for 1 oz., at NaturesGift.com or call 615-612-4270).

Our note, pricing on the product is $10.00 for 1 oz. and $25 for 4 oz.

A nightly scalp massage

October, 2005

Massages are proven to lower cortisol levels, but for a hair beautifying bonus, use a blend of lavender, thyme, cedarwood , and rosemary essential oils. Research puiblished in the Archives of Dermatology found that 44 percent of subjects who did so had significantly thicker hair within seven months.  "All four oils act as antiseptics to fight the bacteria and yeast overgrowths that can cause hair loss, and the aroma of lavender has a relaxing effect," says Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D., medical health adviser for YeastConnection.com.

One ready-made mixture to try:  Stimulating Scalp Massage Oil, $8 for 1 oz., at naturesgift.com.

Quoted from First For Women Magazine,  October 2005

Stimulating Scalp Massage Oil

We had frequently been asked for information about essential oils to regrow hair. For a period of 20 years I suffered from the uncertainty of Alopecia Areata. I remember the nightmares it caused me, as well as the embarrassment. Recently, a properly run double blind study was done by a team of dermatologists. The abstract of the study is available on our Alopecia page.

We have assembled a synergy of the named oils (Cedarwood, Lavandin, Rosemary and Thyme) in the proportions used in the study. We make NO claims as to whether this synergistic blend will give you the results found in the study, however we would welcome replies from any who try it.

A personal aside: I know that for me, episodes of Alopecia were triggered by extreme stress, and I think it is no co-incidence that the period of remission coincided with my introduction to the healing power of the essential oils. I would strongly recommend you further explore the emotionally calming oils and synergies available to you, here, or elsewhere. 

Please note:  Our Stimulating Scalp Massage Oil has been mentioned in an issue of First for Women magazine in an article concerning hair loss. The magazine describes it as "A blend of Lavender, Thyme, Cedarwood and Rosemary." It contains Lavandin, rather than the stated lavender, since it was Lavandin that was used in the study we emulate.

We wish we could guarantee that our Stimulating Scalp blend would work for you. Unfortunately, as we both know, alopecia is a frustratingly unpredictable illness and there are never any guarantees. To the best of my understanding, those who have benefited from the blend massage it into their scalp once daily, let it stand on the scalp for close to an hour before shampooing out. It would probably be easier to put it on before bed, sleep with it in, and wash it out in the morning. I would recommend taking an occasional break from the use of its aromatic components. Personally I would use the blend for 10 days to 2 weeks, then take a week away from it before restarting.