19/08/2023
Hair tips weekend
How To Make And Use Rosemary Water On Your Hair.
- Simmer rosemary sprigs for 15-20 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium.
- Place 3-4 whole, fresh sprigs of rosemary directly into the boiling water, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- After about 15 minutes, the water will take on a darker, amber hue.
- The longer you leave the sprigs in, the stronger your rosemary water will be.
Optionally, remove the pot from the heat after boiling the rosemary for 5-10 minutes, and let the rosemary steep in the pot for up to 3 hours for a more potent infusion.
Also, consider adding 1 tsp (1 g) of whole cloves, which has antimicrobial effects that may promote scalp health.
- Cool and strain the rosemary water into a spray bottle. Take the pot off the heat and let it cool completely for about 30 minutes.
- Then, strain the rosemary water into a spray bottle and throw out or compost the leftover rosemary.
- Your rosemary water is ready to use!
- Alternatively, store the rosemary water in a sterilized mason jar in the fridge for up to a week, until you’re ready to use it.
- Use your rosemary water 2-4 times a week.
For best results, apply your rosemary water to your scalp at least twice a week. If you like, use it every day to give your scalp plenty of contact with the beneficial compounds in the rosemary. Whatever your schedule, stay consistent! Hair growth is a long process, even when using remedies like rosemary oil—expect results in about 6 months.
Benefits Of Using Rosemary Water On The Hair:
1. Rosemary water may speed up hair growth. In a clinical study comparing rosemary oil to minoxidil (or Rogaine), researchers found that, after a period of 6 months, rosemary oil performed just as well as minoxidil to encourage hair growth.
2. Rosemary oil may combat dandruff. The same anti-inflammatory properties that lend rosemary its hair-growth properties also help to heal your scalp. This may cut down on dandruff.
users of rosemary oil experienced less scalp itching than minoxidil (Rogaine) users, which may help cut down on dandruff production.
3. Also, rosemary compounds absorb UV rays, meaning that applying rosemary water to your scalp can help prevent sun damage.
4. Makes hair shinier; Rosemary is known to have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. When applied to your hair, it may wash away unwanted microbes and provide valuable antioxidants, which in turn may help your hair look shinier and feel healthier.
5. Also, rosemary may have anti-stress properties, which in turn may help to limit premature graying of hair.
