Rosemary has long been favoured due to its scent and flavour… but it does so much more than just add flavour to your roast lamb! This fragrant herb is known for its potent health benefits… let’s explore some.
When used in skincare, fresh or dried rosemary oil are commonly mixed with other carrier oils to dilute essential oils.
Inner Beauty
Not only does this herb taste good in culinary dishes like chicken and lamb, it’s also a great source of iron, calcium and vitamin B-6. Usually, it’s prepared as a whole dried herb or a dried powdered extract. When used in things like tea, it’s often made from fresh or dried leaves.
Rosemary has been hailed since ancient times for its medicinal properties including…
A rich source of anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds
These compounds are thought to help boost the immune system and improve blood circulation. The anti-oxidants also play an important role in neutralising free radicals.
It could improve digestion
It’s often used to treat indigestion.
It could enhance memory and concentration
The aroma from rosemary can improve a person’s concentration, performance, speed, and accuracy.
It’s a mood booster
Rosemary oil has wellbeing benefits too… the aroma can be a real mood booster.
Outer Beauty
Rosemary Oil is also great for the skin and hair… let’s talk about it.
Hair Benefits
Rosemary Oil is the gold standard for hair growth and healthy hair. Here’s how…
It can promote hair growth
Rosemary oil can help strengthen circulation and improve blood supply to the hair follicles. Lack of sufficient blood supply is what leads to hair loss over time.
There’s scientific evidence to suggest that rosemary oil can be as effective as the hair growth drug minoxidil – a research study from back in 2015 showed it increased the hair count of alopecia sufferers after six months of use.
It can treat irritation
Rosemary oil is great for overall hair health too. It’s anti-inflammatory to help reduce scalp irritation, dandruff and itching.
Haircare products that use rosemary oil
Skincare benefits
You’ll also find that rosemary oil is used a lot on skincare products, particularly for those with acne and oily skin conditions.
It helps control oil production
Due to its hydrating properties, it can help control oil production.
It has antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties
The antibacterial properties can help protect the skin against acne, and the antiseptic properties can help skin conditions like eczema. Its antibacterial properties can also help fight body odour, making it a great natural deodorant.
The anti-inflammatory properties can help soothe and reduce the appearance of redness and reduce skin irritation.
It can improve your skin tone
Rosemary oil stimulates blood flow, so it can improve the appearance of your skin, particularly under the eyes, making it great at decreasing puffiness and reducing fluid retention.
Rosemary oil can help stimulate the flow of the lymphatic system, so not only can it help improve the appearance of cellulite, it can also stimulate the lymphatic system to clear away toxins from your skin.
It’s a natural astringent
It can help decrease the appearance of pores because of its natural astringent properties.
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