Rosemary Oil

Rosemary Essential Oil

Top Benefits & Features

  • Rosemary has been found in Egyptian Tombs (Sellar, 1992)
  • Most used aromatic & medicinal plant due to its phenol biological properties (A.Sotomayora, 2013)
  • Natural Preservative (Nieto, Ros, & Castillo, 2018)
  • Improve blood circulation and help hair growth (davis, 1988)
  • Source of Antioxidant (Anton.C de Groot, 2016)
  • Stimulates the central nervous system (seller W. , The Directory of Essential Oils, 1992)
  • Rejuvenating properties (Davis, Aromatherapy An A-Z, 1988)
  • Pain-relieving agent without being too sedative (Davis, Aromatherapy An A-Z, 1988)
  • Strong astringent & helpful for sagging skin to tone and binds (Sellar, The Directory of Oils, 1992)
  • Rosemary oil is most touted as an encourager of hair growth. It has been clinically shown to increase hair growth similar to minoxidil, the main active ingredient in Rogaine (Yunes Panahi, Rosemary oil vs minoxidil 2%, 2015 Jan-Feb)
  • It stimulates hair growth by blocking the effects of DHT, a type of testosterone that is normally responsible for shrinking hair follicles that can lead to hair loss (Supenya Varothai 1, 2014 Jul)
  • Rosemary oil’s ability to limit skin inflammation and irritation also helps reduce dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis).
  • Rosemary oil is good for hair growth because it is anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory, increases blood circulation, and contains fatty acid (Alfredo Rossi 1, 2016 Jul 18)

Rosemary Oil Info:

INCI: Rosemarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Also called this: Rosemary Essential Oil

CAS #: 84604-14-8 / 8000-25-7

Colour: Colourless to pale yellow  

Aroma: powerful, refreshing herbal smell


CosIng Information:

All Fuction: antioxidant, antimicrobial/antibacterial

Description: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowering tops and leaves of the rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis (Lamiaceae)

Rosemary Oil

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Lamiaceae), Rosemary oil has been one of the best know plants since ancient times to be used traditionally and medicinally for numerous purposes. Its obtained from the flowering top and leaves that is Native to the Mediterranean while taking its name from the Latin word “ros”(dew) and “marinus”(sea), which means “ dew of the sea.” It belongs to the mint family, and it has a distinctive fragrance. Some research says that ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Romans used Rosemary in almost all festivals and religious ceremonies, including weddings, as a reminder of life and death.  


Author Wonda Seller wrote in her Book “ The Directory Of Essential Oil” (seller, 1992) that its rejuvenating properties seem to have worked for Donna Isabella, the Queen of Hungary, who in her advanced years used it as a facewash. It restored her youthful looks! Since it has always been used to preserve meat, there might be some substance in this miracle. Though it’s best known as a food seasoning, it’s one of the most popular aromatic oils and is used in folk medicine. It has been used in aromatherapy as an antispasmodic, mild analgesic to cure intercostal neuralgia, headaches, migraine, insomnia, emotional upset, and depression. Rosemary has significant antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-apoptotic, anti-tumorigenic, antinociceptive, and neuroprotective properties. Furthermore, it shows important clinical effects on mood, learning, memory, pain, anxiety, and sleep.

Rosemary essential oil benefits

Our Products with Rosemary Oil


Rosemary Oil for Hair Regrowth


According to NIH (National Library of Medicine) research (Margot Loussouarn, 2017) Rosemary Oil contains a high amount of Carnosic acid, which helps to heal nerve damage tissue damage and improve cellular turnover. Therefore, it encourages nerve growth and improves blood circulation.  the follicles do not get the nutrients they need to grow the hair and can die off without a proper blood supply good circulation is essential to hair growth because, without a proper blood supply, the follicles do not get the nutrients they need to grow the hair and can die off. A study by (Yunes Panahi, pubmed.gov, 2015) states that rosemary oil's clinical efficacy in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) compared its effects with minoxidil 2% and finding is that the results appeared similar after six months. Author Patricia Davis wrote in her Book “Aromatherapy An A-Z ” the follicles do not get the nutrients they need to grow the hair and can die off without a proper blood supply (Davis, 1988) that it is used in rinsing water for dark hair and as scalp friction, which is valuable for excessive hair loss and also restores color to grey hair and even to cure baldness. 



A nourishing hair oil for Long & Strong Hair


Alopex Long N Strong has been designed keeping the regular need for optimum hair care in mind. This unique formula, enriched with essential oils & natural moisturizers, strengthens hair from the roots, keeps the scalp healthy & promotes quick hair growth. This daily hair care product can be ideally used from an early age to get healthy hair & to keep common hair concerns at bay.

  • A regular hair care product for follicular nourishment
  • Promotes healthy scalp, long & strong hair
  • Keeps common hair concerns at bay
  • It can be used by anyone of any age
  • Nourishes hair, makes the mane soft, silky & shiny

ENERGIZING & STRESS RELIEF OIL:

Designed especially for Men for all-season Relaxation. Blend of Lavender, Peppermint and Rosemary with a Refreshing, Sharp & Minty Aroma. Balances the central nervous system. Relieve states of anger and nervousness. Revitalizes mental fatigue and depression. It clears the head and helps boost dullness and lethargy. Relieves muscular spam, sprains and rheumatic pains. Relieves pain and helps ease overworked muscles. 


BODY MASSAGE OIL:

 Light, Non-Sticky, Quick Absorbing Body Massage oil. It has a dual action- cooling the body when it's hot and warming when it's cold. It helps to have a sound sleep & makes to feel Fresh for a bright next day. Suitable for all seasons due to non-greasiness. Massaging Oil Improves blood circulation & relieves chronic aches & pain. Regular use helps to alleviate high blood pressure and reduce stress & anxiety. A good oil massage after the Bath & before Sleep at Nighttime with this unique Body Massage Oil releases the accumulated stress & toxins from the body to restore energy levels. 

Rosemary Oil Research Findings

Chemical Compounds in Rosemary Oil:


According to (BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies) (Aleksandar Rašković, 2014) research, They identified 29 chemical compounds in this oil in their study, and the main constituents are 1,8-cineole (43.77%), camphor (12.53%), and α-pinene (11.51%). 


Also, well-known ingredients of rosemary oils that were present in high concentrations are p-cymene (44.02%), linalool (20.5%), gamma-terpinene (16.62%), thymol (1.81%), beta-pinene (3.61%), alpha-pinene (2.83%) and eucalyptol (2.64%).

As per NIH (National Library of Medicine) (Abdullah Ijaz Hussain, 2010)research, 1,8-cineole is a major compound of Rosemary Oil and has also shown therapeutic benefits in inflammatory airway diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Camphor topical is used for its antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s helpful to treat skin conditions, improve respiratory function, and relieve pain. α-pinene are well-known representative of the monoterpenes group; it has a wide range of pharmacological activities like antibiotic resistance modulation, anticoagulant, antitumor, antimicrobial, antimalarial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-Leishmania, and analgesic effects. 

Rosmarinic acid is a plant-based compound found in a wide variety of spices, but most well known for being the active ingredient in Rosemary Oil. It is also known as Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract or Rosemary Extract. It displays general antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and may protect against various critical diseases. Additionally, it can be absorbed through the skin when in an ethanol-base. (Patel, 2022)

Rosemary oil benefits for Hair

So, the question is, Can rosemary oil help with hair growth?  According to NIH (National Library of Medicine) research, (Margot Loussouarn, 2017) Rosemary Oil contains a high amount of Carnosic acid, which helps to heal nerve damage tissue damage and improve cellular turnover. Therefore, it encourages nerve growth and improves blood circulation. Blood circulation is essential to hair growth because, without a proper blood supply, the follicles do not get the nutrients they need to grow the hair and can die off. A study by (Yunes Panahi, pubmed.gov, 2015) states that rosemary oil's clinical efficacy in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) compared its effects with minoxidil 2% and finding is that the results appeared similar after six months.

Author Patricia Davis wrote in her Book “Aromatherapy An A-Z ” (Davis, 1988) that it is used in rinsing water for dark hair and as scalp friction, which is valuable for excessive hair loss and also restores color to grey hair and even to cure baldness.


Rosemary oil benefits for Skin

Popularly known as rosemary, is an aromatic plant with needle-like leaves belonging to the Lamiaceae family. Rosemary has therapeutic properties and has been used in the folk medicine, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries, mainly for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which are attributed to carnosol/carnosic and ursolic acids. Carnosic acid was reported to be a potent nitric oxide (NO) inhibitor; NO is a pro-inflammatory mediator that induces or enhances the inflammatory process. (de Macedo, et al., 2020). The effects of Rosemary oil’s hydroalcoholic extract resulted in a dose-dependent reduction of human melanoma cell proliferation. Mutations in melanocytes are attributed to the excessive exposure of the skin to sunlight and induce the development of melanomas. The cell cycle proliferation was inhibited in vitro because of the cytotoxic and cytostatic activity of the hydroalcoholic extract. (de Macedo, et al., Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L., syn Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.) and Its Topical Applications, 2020)

 Skin flaps are used to reconstruct soft tissues and large wound defects. This technique has been employed in plastic surgery, and its efficacy depends on the wound’s location and the extent of the defect. The study reported antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and vasodilatory activities of the oil as factors for the increased tissue survival (de Macedo, et al., Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L., syn Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.) and Its Topical Applications, 2020)

The therapeutic use of rosemary has been explored for treating inflammatory diseases; According to other studies, it treats such as wound healing and skin cancer and mycoses treatments, among others. Besides its therapeutic uses, rosemary has potential applications in cosmetic formulations and in treating pathological and non-pathological conditions, such as cellulite, alopecia, ultraviolet damage, and aging. (Sellar, The Directory of Essential Oil , 1992)

Rosemary oil benefits for Mind

Author Patricia Davis (Davis, Aromatherapy An A-Z, 1988) also wrote in her book that Rosemary Oil is also an excellent brain stimulant; it is used where there is loss or reduction of functions, such as loss of smell, where the sensory nerves have been affected. Ophelia in ‘Hamlet’ says there’s rosemary for remembrance, and Rosemary has long had the reputation of improving memory. Inhaling a few drops of this oil produces a feeling of great mental clarity, which undoubtedly aids all thought processes and has pain -relieving agent without being too sedative. The infusion of leaves is perceived to have tonic, antitussive, anti-asthmatic, cholagogues choleretic, Carminative, Stomachic, antispasmodic, febrifuge, antimicrobial, anti-rheumatic and anti-neuralgic properties. (Anton C. de Groot, 2016)

Rosemary Oil Benefits

How to Use:

Though Rosemary essential oil can be used on any hair type because the benefits target the hair follicle, not the hair strand, It is safe to use on color-treated hair, mainly because its primary use should be directly on the scalp. But if you have sensitive skin and are unsure how your scalp skin may react, talk to your dermatologist about integrating the oil into your routine.  There’s no recommended dose for Rosehip Oil. Follow all directions on the product label.

Precaution:

Its highly stimulating action may not suit people with epilepsy or high blood pressure. Best avoided in pregnancy, too, since it is an emmenagogue.  

Frequently Asked Questions: 

  1. How to dilute rosemary oil for hair?
    Ans. Use 3-6 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil per 1 teaspoon carrier oil.
  2. How to make rosemary oil?
    Ans.You cannot extract the essential oil of rosemary oil at home. However, you can make rosemary-infused oil by dropping a few sprigs of dried leaves in a glass bottle filled with olive oil. Secure the lid tightly and place this bottle in a warm, dark place for two weeks before using it.
  3. How often should I use rosemary oil for hair growth?
    Ans.You can start using rosemary essential oil one to two times per week, but talk to your dermatologist before use.
  4. How many drops of rosemary oil for hair?
    Ans. Use 3-6 drops of Rosemary oil per 1 teaspoon carrier oil for adults and use one drop only for children.
  5. 5.How to use rosemary oil for hair growth?
    Ans. You can add 3-6 drops of Rosemary oil to your regular hair oil and apply it to the scalp overnight. Use it one or two times per week.
  6. 6.How much rosemary oil to add to carrier oil?
    Ans. Use 3-6 drops of Rosemary oil per 1 teaspoon carrier oil for adults and use one drop only for children.
  7. How does rosemary oil smell?
    Ans. Rosemary oil smell like a powerful, refreshing herbal smell.
  8. 8.How much rosemary oil to mix with carrier oil?
    Ans. Use 3-6 drops of Rosemary oil per 1 teaspoon carrier oil for adults and use one drop only for children.
  9. 9.How much rosemary oil to add to the shampoo?
    Ans. Add 3-6 drops. Use 3-6 drops of Rosemary oil per 1 teaspoon carrier oil for adults and use one drop only for children.
  10. Which rosemary oil is best for hair?
    Ans. You can buy any brand of Rosemary Oil, but you must follow these 4tips,
    • Make sure the plant’s Latin name is listed on the label or on the webpage if you are shopping online. If only the common name is listed (for example, "lavender essential oil"), you might be shelling out for a lower-cost hybrid.
    • Check the bottle A quality supplier will sell their essential oils in a tightly sealed dark (usually amber) glass bottle. Light and heat can damage essential oils (hence why the bottle needs to be dark), and the highly volatile chemical compounds in EOs don’t mix well with plastic, so they must be kept in the glass. If you ever see an essential oil in a plastic bottle, do not buy it!
    • Read the labelit should also state what plant parts were used (i.e., on a bottle of niaouli, it should say “Plant part: Leaf and twig”), how it was extracted (distillation or expression), and how it was grown (aka organic, wild-crafted, traditional). The label should also specify that it is “100 percent pure essential oil” and list the net contents (including metric measurement). If it says “essence oil,” that’s not a pure essential oil but typically a premixed blend of essential oil(s) in a base of carrier oil (like jojoba). This is great for specific applications but is not pure essential oil. The label should list all ingredients in the formula, and if you’re shopping for a pure EO, it should have only one ingredient.
    • Verify the sourceyou should easily find where it originated. If the label doesn’t outright mention the country of origin, you might see a “lot#,” which you can then look up. If you’re buying from a website, it should state where the oil is from on the product page, even if the individual bottles may not (simply because labels can be pretty small).
    • Therapeutic Gradetwo types of essential oil are available in the market, Commercial type & Therapeutic Grade; shopping for essential oils is like shopping for diamonds; some sellers will claim EOs can be grade A, B, C, etc., but if you see any bottles marked this way, remember that it’s just grade A bull.
  11. When to apply rosemary oil?
    Ans. Best to applying at night and washing it out in the morning. When using rosemary oil to your hair, you can also put some drops of rosemary oil in your shampoo.
  12. Will rosemary oil grow eyebrows?
    Ans. Research and Study say that rosemary oil's clinical efficacy in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) compared its effects with minoxidil 2%, and the results appeared similar after six months. So may it help to grow eyebrows.
  13. What is the best rosemary oil for hair growth?
    Ans. The oil encourages nerve growth and improves blood circulation. When blood circulation is very important to hair growth because, without a proper blood supply, the follicles do not get the nutrients they need to grow the hair and can die off. A study by (Yunes Panahi, pubmed.gov, 2015) states that rosemary oil's clinical efficacy in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) compared its effects with minoxidil 2% and finding is that the results appeared similar after six months.
  14. Does rosemary oil work for hair growth?
    Ans. The oil encourages nerve growth and improves blood circulation when blood circulation is very important to hair growth because, without a proper blood supply, the follicles do not get the nutrients they need to grow the hair and can die off. A study by (Yunes Panahi, pubmed.gov, 2015) states that rosemary oil's clinical efficacy in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) compared its effects with minoxidil 2% and finding is that the results appeared similar after six months
  15. What's the best rosemary oil for hair?
    Ans. You can buy any brand of Rosemary Oil, but you must follow these 4tips,
    • Make sure the plant’s Latin name is listed on the label or on the webpage if you are shopping online. If only the common name is listed (for example, "lavender essential oil"), you might be shelling out for a lower-cost hybrid.
    • Check the bottle A quality supplier will sell their essential oils in a tightly sealed dark (usually amber) glass bottle. Light and heat can damage essential oils (hence why the bottle needs to be dark), and the highly volatile chemical compounds in EOs don’t mix well with plastic, so they must be kept in the glass. If you ever see an essential oil in a plastic bottle, do not buy it!
    • Read the labelit should also state what plant parts were used (i.e., on a bottle of niaouli, it should say “Plant part: Leaf and twig”), how it was extracted (distillation or expression), and how it was grown (aka organic, wild-crafted, traditional). The label should also specify that it is “100 percent pure essential oil” and list the net contents (including metric measurement). If it says “essence oil,” that’s not a pure essential oil but typically a premixed blend of essential oil(s) in a base of carrier oil (like jojoba). This is great for specific applications but is not pure essential oil. The label should list all ingredients in the formula, and if you’re shopping for a pure EO, it should have only one ingredient.
    • Verify the sourceyou should easily find where it originated. If the label doesn’t outright mention the country of origin, you might see a “lot#,” which you can then look up. If you’re buying from a website, it should state where the oil is from on the product page, even if the individual bottles may not (simply because labels can be pretty small).
    • Therapeutic Gradetwo types of essential oil are available in the market, Commercial type & Therapeutic Grade; shopping for essential oils is like shopping for diamonds; some sellers will claim EOs can be grade A, B, C, etc., but if you see any bottles marked this way, remember that it’s just grade A bull.
  16. Is rosemary oil good for the skin?
    Ans. One of the main constituents of Rosemary Oil is Camphor, which has antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties to help ease skin irritations & maintain the overall health of the skin; so, we can say that the Oil is very good for the skin but before use, consult to your doctor.
  17. Is rosemary oil good for your hair?
    Ans. The oil encourages nerve growth and improves blood circulation when blood circulation is very important to hair growth because, without a proper blood supply, the follicles do not get the nutrients they need to grow the hair and can die off. A study by (Yunes Panahi, pubmed.gov, 2015) states that rosemary oil's clinical efficacy in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) compared its effects with minoxidil 2% and finding is that the results appeared similar after six months.
  18. Is rosemary oil safe during pregnancy
    Ans. It is a highly stimulating action that may not be suitable for people with epilepsy or high blood pressure, so best avoided in pregnancy, too, since it is an emmenagogue.
  19. Is rosemary essential oil stimulating?
    Ans. Rosemary Oil is a highly stimulating action.

Suggested Research Papers for Further Reading:

Adriana M.Ojeda-SanaaCatalina M.van Barenb1Miguel A.ElechosacMiguel A.JuárezcSilviaMoreno, New insights into antibacterial and antioxidant activities of rosemary essential oils and their main components, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2012.09.022


Rašković, A., Milanović, I., Pavlović, N. et al. Antioxidant activity of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) essential oil and its hepatoprotective potential. BMC Complement Altern Med 14, 225 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-14-225


Panahi, Y., Taghizadeh, M., Marzony, E. T., & Sahebkar, A. (2015). Rosemary oil vs minoxidil 2% for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: a randomized comparative trial. Skinmed, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25842469/


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A.Sotomayora, M. J. (2013, April 2). Effect of bioclimatic area on the essential oil composition and antibacterial activity of Rosmarinus officinalis L. Food Control, 463-468.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2012.07.029


Abdullah Ijaz Hussain, 1. F. (2010). Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil: antiproliferative, antioxidant and antibacterial activities. Brazilian journal of microbiology

https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-14-225


Aleksandar Rašković, I. M. (2014, July 7). Antioxidant activity of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) essential oil and its hepatoprotective potential. BMC Complement Altern Med.

https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-14-225


de Macedo, L., Santos, É., Militão, L., Tundisi, L., Ataide, J., Souto, E., & Mazzola, P. (2020, May 21). Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L., syn Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.) and Its Topical Applications. Plants.

https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9050651


de Macedo, L., Santos, É., Militão, L., Tundisi, L., Ataide, J., Souto, E., & Mazzola, P. (2020). Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L., syn Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.) and Its Topical Applications. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L., syn Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.) and Its Topical Applications, 651. 

https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9050651


de Macedo, L., Santos, É., Militão, L., Tundisi, L., Ataide, J., Souto, E., & Mazzola, P. (2020). Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L., syn Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.) and Its Topical Applications. Plants, 651.

https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9050651


de Macedo, L., Santos, É., Militão, L., Tundisi, L., Ataide, J., Souto, E., & Mazzola, P. (2020). Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L., syn Salvia rosmarinus Spenn.) and Its Topical Applications. Plants.

https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9050651


Jiang, Y., Wu, N., Fu, Y.-J., Wang, W., Luo, M., Zhao, C., . . . Liu, X.-L. (2011). Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of the essential oil of Rosemary. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, 32(1), 63-68. Retrieved 1 27, 2023, from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.etap.2011.03.011


Margot Loussouarn, A. K.-L. (2017, SEP 15).  Carnosic Acid and Carnosol, Two Major Antioxidants of Rosemary, Act through Different Mechanisms. Retrieved from  doi: 10.1104/pp.17.01183


Mr, a.-S., Km, A.-A., & P, S. (1999). PHARMACOLOGY OF ROSEMARY (ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LINN.) AND ITS THERAPEUTIC POTENTIALS. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 37(2), 124-130. Retrieved 1 30, 2023, from

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Maria Lo Presti, S. R. (1 2005, February 5). A comparison between different techniques for the isolation of rosemary essential oil. A comparison between different techniques for the isolation of rosemary essential oil.

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Nieto, G., Ros, G., & Castillo, J. (2018). Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis, L.)

https://doi.org/10.3390/medicines5030098


Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L., s. S. (2020).de Macedo, L.M.; Santos, É.M.d.; Militão, L.; Tundisi, L.L.; Ataide, J.A.; Souto, E.B.; Mazzola. Plants .

https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9050651


Yunes Panahi, M. T. (2015, Feb 13). pubmed..gov. Retrieved from

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25842469


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Patel, K. (2022, September 28). Rosmarinic Acid. Allergic Rhinitis. Retrieved from https://examine.com/supplements/rosmarinic-acid/ 


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