Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways to improve your life. These oils are derived from the flowers, leaves, or rinds of plants, which have been used for centuries to treat various health conditions (i.e., psoriasis and eczema).

There are several essential oils that have been used to improve hair strength or promote hair growth. Essential oils can be added to shampoos or to carrier oils (i.e., coconut, jojoba, safflower oil) as many can be harsh on the skin if used alone. Certain types of oils in particular have been shown to provide healthier hair and skin such as lavender, peppermint, horsetail plant oil, rosemary oil, and thyme oil. Here are several essential oils that aid hair and skin rejuvenation:

1. Boost hair growth
Lavender oil and thyme oil both help soothe the scalp and speed hair growth. Horsetail plant oil and rosemary oil will boost the scalp circulation and improve hair thickness and growth. These oils can be blended together and used in a shampoo or used as a hot oil treatment. Spraying these oils on the hair and scalp will also help with the condition of the scalp and hair. Some of these oils may also prevent hair loss. Weekly use will provide excellent benefits to improve hair strength and increase hair growth.

2. Treat skin conditions
Essential oils have been used to help treat some irritating and embarrassing skin conditions. Psoriasis and eczema are skin conditions that leave skin feeling itchy, flaky and show up as red patches. The types of oils that are beneficial for treating skin conditions are tea tree, lavender, geranium, frankincense, and myrrh. Tea tree oil and frankincense oil help to prevent infections and reduce inflammation. Lavender and geranium oils will calm and soothe irritated skin. They will also provide anti-inflammatory properties and improve skin circulation, which will help speed the healing process.

3. Strengthen immunity
Oregano, eucalyptus, ginger, and frankincense essential oil blended with a carrier oil, have been shown to reduce inflammation and strengthen the immune system. However, you should always consult with your physician before using any essential oils to treat a medical condition. These oils will help strengthen and rejuvenate problems with your hair and skin naturally, without any harmful chemicals. You’ll find these oils are just as effective as store-bought, conventional hair and skin care products, only safer.