A Common Household Oil That May Reduce Hair Loss Naturally, Expert Says

A common oil found in many stores could be a natural remedy for hair loss, a doctor says.

The Mirror reports that while hair loss can be a major source of anxiety for many people, an obstetrician and gynecologist has claimed that coconut oil can help thicken and slow hair loss.

Dr Jennifer Ashton said coconut oil could be one of many common products that can help reduce hair loss.

She said: “There is very limited data that shows dramatic improvement in hair growth or thickening with coconut oil. But you always have to say to yourself: risk versus benefit.

“It’s an incredibly low risk. There may not be any benefit, but it certainly won’t hurt.”

Dr. Ashton also added that peppermint oil has also been shown to stimulate hair growth through animal studies that show it increases blood flow to the scalp.

Ashton added: “Peppermint oil vasodilates. [That] means it takes the blood vessels and enlarges them. When you enlarge a tube and you’re talking about a blood vessel, it increases blood flow. Menthol, eucalyptus, peppermint can absolutely do that.”

When your hair starts to thin, many people will do everything they can to prevent their hairline from receding – from taking supplements to surgery to simply disguising it with other hair.

This fear of hair loss has been dubbed “hair anxiety,” in which a new study finds that nine out of 10 young adults worry about their hair thinning, receding, or completely disappearing.

Harley Street Hair Clinic, an industry leader in hair transplants, has found in its research that people as young as 18 are worried about hair loss, with 88% of 18-24 year olds saying they are stressed at the thought. to lose their hair.

This compares to 74% of the population who have healthy hair, meaning that younger adults are also the most likely to think about the possibility of hair loss.

You can get coconut oil on Amazon for just £2.19, and Freshskin Beauty has peppermint oil for £2.25 here.

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