Rosemary Oil

Also known as: Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil

Moderate EvidenceTopicalAndrogenic Alopecia

Essential oil that showed efficacy comparable to 2% minoxidil in one 6-month RCT.

Regrowth Potential30%

Long-Term Viability55%

Mechanism of Action

Rosemary oil contains carnosic acid and rosmarinic acid, which have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It may improve microcirculation to the scalp and has demonstrated in vitro inhibition of 5-alpha reductase. The anti-inflammatory effects may reduce follicular miniaturization.

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