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Published 19:46 IST, October 9th 2019

Eucalyptus oil: How this product can do wonders to your hair

Eucalyptus oil has a lot of natural properties which makes it a great option for your hair. Here the benefits of Eucalyptus oil to fight hair fall problems

Reported by: Alifiya Shaiwala
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Hairfall is one of the most common issues faced by people today. Pollution in the environment is classed one of the primary sources to affect your hair. As it has a direct effect on your hair growth, one must look into this matter carefully. If you are done using the best hair fall products but have no positive results, here is the solution for you. Eucalyptus oil is one natural product that is lesser-heard but has a truckload of properties that induce hair growth.

Eucalyptus oil benefits to treat hair fall and dry scalp issues

Eucalyptus oil, widely known as Nilgiri tel in India has been used since ancient times to treat hair fall and scalp problems. eucalyptus oil is distilled from the sweet-scented leaves of the eucalyptus tree. It is known to increase the blood flow making it a perfect stimulant for hair a voluminous growth. This oil relieves itchy scalp issues and works as a medicine to fight lice issues in hair. It has strong anti-fungal properties that ward off the fungus causing dandruff in your hair. Overall, eucalyptus is a natural cleansing property that does wonders to all hair types.

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How to use eucalyptus oil for hair fall

Add ten to fifteen drops of eucalyptus oil to lukewarm coconut oil or almond oil. Gently massage this mixture all over your scalp and leave it on your head for thirty minutes. Finally, rinse the solution with a mild shampoo. This process leads to the stimulation of hair follicles and hence promotes hair growth. Try this eucalyptus oil treatment at home, and look for the changes in your hair in fifteen days.

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Uses of Eucalyptus oil for skin

Eucalyptus oil has an active chemical component that works as a purifier, cleanser and immune booster to your skin. Eucalyptus oil is a popular ingredient in balms, inhalers, massage blends that makes it a medical product for many. Sometimes people even take a little amount of Nilgiri in their handkerchief and inhale the same to fight cough and cold problems. It is advisable that one must use a very little amount of oil on the skin, as it may be infectious to some with sensitive skin.

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12:52 IST, October 9th 2019