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How to Use Essential Oils and DMSO to Regrow Hair

Posted By Jennifer Shipp | Oct 09, 2020

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Introduction to the Use of DMSO and Essential Oils for Hair Loss

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Essential oils are powerful, but they can be made even more powerful by using DMSO with them. Though it's possible to experiment with DMSO, there are some basic rules you MUST FOLLOW because DMSO is powerful stuff. Experiment at your own risk with DMSO! I always recommend that patients read a bit about the active ingredients in the essential oils that they're using first and even consult a doctor who uses DMSO regularly in their practice to determine which essential oils would couple best with this tree-derived substance.
Essential oils are powerful medicines, but they can be made even more powerful by combining them with Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) . Though it's possible to experiment with DMSO, there are some basic rules you MUST FOLLOW because DMSO is powerful stuff. Essential oils are also powerful and it’s important that you do your own research if you wish to combine an essential oils and DMSO for a specific purpose. Click here to read more about what you should know about combining DMSO with essential oils

Experiment at your own risk with DMSO! I always recommend that patients read a bit about the active ingredients in the essential oils that they're using first and even consult a doctor who uses DMSO regularly in their practice to determine which essential oils would couple best with DMSO. Doing your own scientific research is also possible if you know what you’re looking for and how to find it. Below we discuss some essential oil-DMSO combination treatments for hair loss that we’ve researched ourselves.

Read These Rules Before Using DMSO to Regrow Hair!

DMSO (dimethylsulfoxide) is a substance that’s derived from trees. It is FDA approved, but rarely used in modern medicine because DMSO has the power to transform the pharmaceutical industry and put medicine into the hands of the people. But in the spirit of being concise, I’m only going to explain some basics about how to combine DMSO with essential oils. Start here by reading about how to use DMSO safely.



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DMSO make medications, including the active ingredients in essential oils, stronger. Additionally, it has the ability to takes these active ingredients directly into human cells in some cases. When you combine DMSO with essential oils, the DMSO will take the active ingredients in the essential oils deep into the hair follicles. But use DMSO sparingly, especially if you plan to use it daily on your skin as a natural remedy for hair loss. DMSO is very drying, so it can actually burn your skin if you use too much of it too often without the proper balance of water mixed in with it (50% concentration or less is generally advised for topical application). Note that DMSO can also make hair dry and brittle even as it helps to regrow hair by working deep inside the hair follicle. So, pay attention to the problem of dry hair and adjust your DMSO + essential oils protocol schedule if you feel like this hair loss remedy is too drying for your hair.

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WARNING: Do NOT combine DMSO with anything other than essential oils without first doing your own careful research and consulting an expert on DMSO. DMSO has the ability to combine with many things. And it also has the ability to permeate (pass through) cell walls very easily. So if you combine DMSO with the wrong things, either on purpose or accidentally, it can lead to negative consequences.

For example, if you wash your hair with a shampoo that contains phthalates, acetates, acrylates, fragrances (even if the product says that it is UNSCENTED, it still contains fragrance ingredients that cover up the scent of the other chemicals), or any number of other harmful ingredients, when combined with DMSO, these substances end up not just on your skin, but inside your cells, deep in the tissues of the body. This is not something to be taken lightly! When you combine DMSO with water, be sure the water is clean and filtered. Use only the soaps we recommend here, or go to the EWG’s skin deep cosmetics database to find a non-toxic skin or hair care product.

NOTE: Check the ingredients list on essential oil products whenever you buy them. If the company starts to include non-plant-based chemicals, stop buying the product and find a new plant-based product.

Example of a soap/shampoo that you can use with DMSO:

Dr. Bronner's - Pure-Castile Liquid Soap (Baby Unscented, 32 ounce, 2-Pack) - Made with Organic Oils, 18-in-1 Uses: Face, Hair, Laundry and Dishes, For Sensitive Skin and Babies, No Added Fragrance

Do You Really Need to Combine DMSO with Essential Oils for Hair Loss?

In most cases, you could administer essential oils to the scalp without DMSO and the essential oils would easily pass through the skin and into the pores to treat hair follicles. Essential oils, like DMSO, are good skin penetrating medicines. They soak into the skin fairly easily. DMSO can be drying so in many cases, so DMSO may actually dry out the hair shaft causing the hair to break. This can give the illusion that the hair is not regrowing. Be sure to use conditioner on your hair if you are administering DMSO to your scalp. Choose a non-toxic conditioner that we recommend at this link. Choose a non-toxic shampoo as well if you plan to you plant to use DMSO with essential oils for hair regrowth. Click here to learn more about personal care products that are safe for use with DMSO.

Why You Should Make Your Own Hair Regrowth Recipe at Home

Most people with hair loss start first with products like Minoxidil to regrow hair. After Minoxidil destroys their health (I have worked with a number of clients who developed serious health problems like cancer or neuropathy after working with Minoxidil), they turn to other natural ways to regrow hair. However, often people will first look into pre-made products that are labeled “natural” because they don’t want to or don’t have time to do the research to figure out how to regrow hair at home themselves. Unfortunately, many of the so-called “natural” products for hair regrowth that exist online contain toxic fragrances (fragrance-makers are not required to disclose what ingredients they use in the production of their chemical fragrances).

In short, it takes a few extra minutes of your time and a little bit of effort to gather the supplies to make this hair loss remedy, but you will know what’s in the final product and it won’t harm your health. And while DMSO may be optional in terms of these essential oils, in some cases DMSO is the magic ingredient that makes this recipe work for people. But in all cases, you have to use it for at least 6 months. Hair grows in 6 month cycles and if you don’t give yourself 6 months to observe the results, you may quit before you have a chance to see how this recipe is able to boost hair growth and improve hair thickness.

How to Combine DMSO with Essential Oils for Hair Regrowth

If you decide to work with DMSO for hair loss, be sure to follow the instructions below. Let the DMSO soak in completely before you touch it with fabric. In other words, do not put a hat on your head if you’ve recently applied DMSO to your hair. The dye can combine with DMSO and end up inside your cells. Don’t spray your head with hair spray or any other hair care or cosmetic product for at least 30 minutes after you apply DMSO to the skin. DMSO is very drying, so you may notice that your skin gets red and even itchy after you use DMSO. Put water on your skin if this happens and let the water soak in. If you find that the DMSO is overly drying to your skin and hair, add some water to the mixture that you’re using. Castor oil can help prevent drying of the hair and of the scalp. Start with at least 1 tablespoon of water and 1 drop of the essential oil with 1 drop of DMSO. Increase the amount of essential oils and DMSO to achieve the effects you wish. Finally, be sure to purchase a No Odor or Low Odor DMSO product. Regular DMSO can make your breath and body smell garlicky. The No Odor or Low-Odor DMSO product does not cause this problem.

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So the basic takeaways here are:
  • DMSO is FDA approved for use even in pregnant women. It is a very safe substance when it is used properly, but make sure that you use it properly and you understand HOW IT WORKS before getting started. DO NOT USE DMSO WITH ESSENTIAL OILS DURING PREGNANCY OR LACTATION. 

 

  • DMSO is a STRONG SOLVENT. It combines with both good and bad molecules. Make sure that you control which substances are combining with your DMSO when you use it on your skin. Think about your soaps and shampoos when using it. Think about clothing and fabrics that you might put against skin that’s been treated with  it.

 

  • DMSO makes medications STRONGER.




  • DMSO takes medications DEEP INTO THE CELLS. It penetrates the skin and the organs quickly and more deeply than what would otherwise be possible without the DMSO. Essential oils are also able to penetrate human tissues. They are not always able to gain access to the interior of human cells, but this access is not always necessary or desirable.




  • DMSO is DRYING. Put it with water as needed to avoid redness and itching. Do NOT burn your skin with the DMSO by applying too much too often. Be aware that the DMSO can dry out the hair if you don't combine it with enough water or castor oil. Don’t overdry your hair with DMSO. This would be counterproductive when trying to boost hair growth!
  • Buy NO ODOR or LOW ODOR DMSO. Regular DMSO causes an intense garlicky body odor.


FINALLY: DMSO itself is related to MSM and may, by itself help reverse and prevent hair loss.

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Below are essential oils for hair loss that you can use by themselves or with DMSO:

Castor Oil: Hair Loss Remedy

Organic, hexane-free Castor Oil mixed with DMSO is an excellent choice for hair regrowth. Make a 1:1:1 mix of Castor Oil : 99.99% Pharmaceutical Grade DMSO : Filtered Water and apply it at night before bed. Wait for 15-30 minutes before you go to sleep after applying this mix so that the DMSO can soak in. Wait for the DMSO to soak in because you don't want the dyes from your pillowcases to mix with the DMSO as you're falling asleep. 

If you have an infrared light that you can shine on the treated area for 5 minutes at a time after applying the Castor Oil + DMSO mix to your hair, that would add another layer of help to your treatment protocol to spur hair regrowth. Note that hair grows in cycles so you have to use this natural treatment for at least 6 months to determine whether it is working for you or not.

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Argan Oil for Hair Loss

Argan oil is another carrier oil for hair loss that has the ability to protect hair against oxidative damage. Though argan oil is one of the more famous natural hair loss treatments, in fact, in scientific studies, it has mostly been shown to be effective against preventing hair loss after some kind of hair-damaging exposure. For example, if someone dyes their hair, argan oil can be used to prevent hair loss due to damage to the hair shaft or the hair follicle. 

Argan oil is widely promoted in hair loss products, but according to the scientific studies, it doesn’t appear to be as powerful as a hair regrowth oil as castor oil and many of the essential oils listed below. If you decide to use argan oil with DMSO, be sure to choose an argan oil product that is organic and 100% pure.

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Rosemary Essential Oil for Hair Regrowth

Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) has been studied for its effectiveness at treating hair loss. It performs at about the same level as Minoxidil 2% for Androgenic Alopecia according to research that was done in 2015 in Tehran, Iran. Don’t expect to see immediate results using rosemary essential oil for hair regrowth though. It starts working right away, but you won’t see dramatic results until you’ve used it daily for at least 6 months.

Use a carrier oil such as castor oil or argan oil with rosemary essential oil for hair regrowth.

In a glass bowl, combine 90 - 55 drops of rosemary essential oil, 40 drops of castor oil and 5 -10 drops of pharmaceutical grade DMSO (at a concentration of 99.99%). In addition to its effects as a natural remedy for hair regrowth, this combination of DMSO, castor oil, and rosemary essential oil has been shown to have anticancer effects as well as reducing inflammatory cytokine levels.

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Peppermint Essential Oil for Hair Loss

Peppermint (Mentha piperita) helps increase blood flow to the scalp. It is particularly helpful at promoting hair growth during the anagen phase (when the hair shaft is growing). Studies have shown that peppermint oil increases the number of follicles, the depth of the follicles, and overall hair growth.

Use a carrier oil like castor oil or argan oil with peppermint essential oil to regrow hair naturally.

If you wish to combine peppermint essential oil with DMSO, in a glass bowl, combine 90-55 drops of peppermint essential oil and 40 drops of castor oil and 5-10 drops of DMSO (at a concentration of 99.99%). This DMSO-castor oil-peppermint essential oil combination won’t be overly drying the hair.

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Castor Oil, Rosemary, Peppermint Essential Oil and DMSO for Hair Regrowth

You can put peppermint essential oil and rosemary essential oil in a carrier oil such as castor oil and massage them onto the scalp daily. Combine 30 drops of peppermint essential oil with 30 drops of rosemary essential oil and 30 drops of castor oil in a glass bowl. Add 10 drops of pharmaceutical grade DMSO (99.99%) and mix with a wooden spoon.

Thyme Essential Oil for Hair Loss

Thyme essential oil stimulates the scalp to prevent hair loss. It is particularly helpful for treating Alopecia Areata, but it may also be helpful as a natural treatment for Androgenic Alopecia too. Perhaps you already have some thyme essential oil on hand. If so, you can add a few drops of thyme to your hair regrowth mixture too.

If you are working exclusively with thyme essential oil to regrow hair naturally, you can combine it with DMSO to enhance its effects. In a glass bowl, put 5 drops of DMSO with 95 drops of thyme essential oil and mix with a wooden spoon. 

Note that of course, you could add thyme to the castor oil, rosemary, and peppermint mixture noted above. If you combine all of these ingredients, put 23 drops of each type of oil with 7 drops of pharmaceutical grade DMSO (99.99% concentration).

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Lavender Essential Oil for Hair Loss

Lavender essential oil has recently been studied scientifically because of its ability to regrow hair quickly. Lavender essential oil makes hair thicker. Adding a few drops of lavender essential oils for hair regrowth to a mixture that includes any or all of the oils that we’ve discussed here is a good idea if you plan to apply it before bed. Lavender smells great and it also has a relaxing effect on the body as a whole.

Apply lavender essential oil in a carrier oil like castor oil to make a natural hair thickening remedy. 

Administer lavender essential oil with DMSO and castor oil by combining 5 drops of DMSO with 55 drops of lavender essential oil and 40 drops of castor oil. Combine these ingredients in a glass bowl because DMSO dissolves many types of plastic. Use a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients together.

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Baobab Oil

Baobab oil is readily absorbed into the hair follicles and it has a great nutrient profile for boosting hair growth. It has anti-inflammatory properties and it can also help strengthen the hair. Use it to enhance skin health too. And remember...infrared light therapy is another great addition to your at-home hair regrowth treatment particularly if you create a mixture that contains a little castor oil (discussed above), which soaks into the skin more readily when combined with a little heat. Red light by itself is sometimes used to spur hair growth.

Add 5-10 drops of baobab oil to a mixture of castor oil, DMSO, and other essential oils to make a home hair loss remedy more effective.

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FINAL NOTES on Cures for Hair Loss, Parasitic Infections, Iodine Deficiency and…Bees

I once experienced profound hair loss that came on very suddenly due to a parasite infection and iodine deficiency. These two problems went together and taking iodine supplements and anti-parasitics led to total hair regrowth. My hair today is thicker than ever and as a forty-something, I have hair down to my waist. Iodine deficiency is a very common problem and parasite infections are too. So if you're having hair loss, consider supplementing with iodine as well as taking anti-parasitics once a month for 6 months.

And finally, I have recently studied information about ancient treatments for hair loss which has yielded some interesting results. A variety of ancient physicians noted that when they administered a mixture of alcohol and crushed honey bees to areas of the scalp where hair loss had occurred, the hair regrew. Today, the homeopathic remedy Apis Mellifica is the easiest way to obtain this hair loss remedy. As a homeopathic remedy, you should give this treatment at least 3 months to work. But you might also seek out apitherapy from a beekeeper with knowledge of this ancient practice as a possible cure for hair loss.

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