How Does Olive Oil Help With Hair Loss?
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Gentle on the Scalp
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Some hair loss patterns are genetic, and external treatments really won't affect the loss pattern. However, you shouldn't just accept the receding hair loss. Factors, such as the shampoo and conditioner you use on your hair, can also play a role in whether you keep or lose your hair. The most common shampoos, conditioners and other hair products contain quite a few synthetic ingredients, some of which may be too harsh for certain skin types. Even if you have used the same product for a long time without problems, you can develop an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients. If your hair loss is caused or exacerbated by the products you use on your hair, switching to a gentler, olive oil-based formula can help your hair to start growing again. Try applying straight olive oil to your entire scalp. Massage in well, then wrap your head in a towel or cover with a shower cap and leave on for at least an hour or overnight. Wash out with a natural castile soap (which is olive oil-based).
Cleanses and Prevents DHT Formation
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Olive oil is a natural cleanser and can help to prevent the formation of DHT, which is a hormone that promotes facial hair growth but can have an adverse affect on hair on the scalp. DHT causes the hair follicle shaft to decrease in size until the hair produced is extremely thin or altogether non-existent. Olive oil can help to prevent DHT from forming on the scalp, thus reducing hair loss caused by the presence of this hormone.
Overall Scalp Health
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Olive oil is rich in antioxidants, which help to slow down aging of the body. Olive oil also has powerful antifungal and antibacterial properties. If you have dyed or permed your hair repeatedly, your scalp can be damaged from the strong chemicals and cause hair to fall out. Olive oil can help to restore overall scalp cell health and reduce the chemical damage so that natural hair growth can occur. Olive oil's antifungal and antibacterial properties may also help in clearing up any skin infections on the scalp which may cause hair loss.
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Comments
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Hi reading your comment from the olive article ..did it help
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Thank you, Paula. Have a Happy Mother's Day!!!
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Man, did you ask why so long??? Tell Alex hi this weekend. Good luck with the Olive oil.
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I am sitting here with olive oil on my scalp. Hopefully, this will help with my scalp problems and regrow my hair. No results on the retest yet -- maybe by the middle of next week.
