Eucalyptus Oil For Hair Growth

By age 50, half of all men and 25% of women will experience thinning or hair loss. Fortunately, science has pointed to many ingredients capable of treating the symptoms of hair loss, which can enrich your scalp and hair follicles to help grow thicker, healthier hair.

At Divi, we believe that using clean ingredients is the key to optimal hair and scalp health. Divi’s Scalp Serum is lightweight, safe and full of ingredients clinically proven to nourish the scalp, promoting hair growth and reducing hair loss. We infuse our vegan-friendly formula with the most effective organic ingredients and compounds, including tea tree oil, peppermint oil, rosemary leaf extract, green tea extract, amino acids, peptides and more.

In this article, we’ll talk about the role of one of our essential ingredients, eucalyptus oil, for hair growth and scalp health. Read on to learn the science behind this botanical product and to understand why it is a cornerstone of our Divi Scalp Serum formula.

What Is Eucalyptus Oil, and How Does It Affect the Human Body?

Australia is home to some of the Earth’s most beautiful and unique flora and fauna, including the eucalyptus tree, which is a genus in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Australians call these native shrubs and tall trees, which comprise approximately 700 species and subspecies, gum trees or stringybark trees. While the timber of eucalyptus trees has contributed to Australian culture as fuel and building materials for centuries and the bark to papermaking and tanning, it is the volatile aromatic oil from the leaf glands of certain species that has gained renown for its medicinal purposes, serving as an ethnomedicine among indigenous Australians since ancient times.

Eucalyptus globulus is the leading source of commercial eucalyptus oil as a byproduct of the wood and pulp industries. The active ingredient in eucalyptus oil is the terpenoid eucalyptol, which consists of tannins and 1,8-cineole. Another key component is aromadendrene. Producers dry, crush, and distill the eucalyptus tree’s oval-shaped leaves to release the essential oil. 

The easily identifiable oil with a sharp, pungent odor has a versatile range of commercial applications in countless industries, including medical, pharmaceutical, fragrance, health and beauty, and more. In addition to the many benefits that come from using eucalyptus oil for hair growth, which we discuss below, it has wide uses as a cough suppressant, wound disinfectant and insect repellent. 

A 2021 scientific study reviews current understanding of the therapeutic benefits of eucalyptus based on research into its molecular mechanisms, biological actions, and effectiveness in clinical trials on human subjects. The author asserts that eucalyptus oil “manifests astounding potential in the treatment and management of respiratory disorders, COVID-19, pain, oral health, infectious diseases, cancer, etc.” Medical research has affirmed the following powerful properties of the extracted oil:

• Anti-inflammatory
• Antimicrobial
• Antibacterial
• Antiviral
• Antioxidant

How Does Eucalyptus Oil Combat Hair Loss and Promote Healthy Hair Growth?

One area of research significant for the hair care and cosmetics industry is discovering the effectiveness of eucalyptus oil for hair growth. Science is on our side.

At Divi, our scientific research team targets the root causes of hair health to cultivate the healthiest follicular environment, energize the scalp, stimulate blood flow and promote hair growth. Lustrous hair comes from a healthy scalp, so all the health-inducing properties of eucalyptus oil work together to provide a beneficial environment to nurture healthy hair growth in the follicles. It improves hair health and encourages growth as it:

• Alleviates itchy, flaky scalp
• Stimulates hair follicles
• Reduces inflammation
• Treats seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff
• Boosts blood flow and circulation

Provides Antimicrobial and Antibacterial Properties

One of eucalyptus oil’s best-known health benefits is its potent antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Many people use this essential oil to fight against respiratory infections and other health issues. Did you know that these same antiseptic properties may help treat certain medical conditions contributing to hair loss?

Common conditions capable of causing hair shedding and excessive hair loss include seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis and psoriasis. The result is usually itchy, flaky skin and scalp irritation. If you suffer from any of these conditions, you know how embarrassing it can be to deal with the side effects, like dandruff and flaky skin. Eucalyptus oil can relieve and soothe the symptoms of itching, redness and flaking skin.

Several studies examined the effectiveness of eucalyptus oil against multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Researchers found that the combinations of 1,8-cineole and aromadendrene in eucalyptus packed a powerful punch against MDR bacteria, including MRSA.

Contains Anti-inflammatory and Antifungal Properties

Another study examined the significant anti-inflammatory properties of eucalyptus oil. This essential oil can support scalp health and create an optimal follicular environment, encouraging new hair growth by reducing inflammation and swelling on the scalp. Eucalyptus oil was also clinically proven as effective against the piedra fungus (Trichosporon ovoides). A piedra infection causes nodules to form on otherwise normal hair shafts, resulting in poor scalp health. Though the condition is relatively rare, knowing that eucalyptus oil neutralizes it is further proof of its health benefits.

Increases Hair Luster, Shine and Bounce

Support for the cosmetic effect of eucalyptus oil to improve hair health comes from a 2008 study from Japan, published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science, which examined the long-term benefits of using eucalyptus extract in a scalp lotion to enhance the physical properties of hair fibers in women and men. After the test participants applied the eucalyptus oil-infused scalp lotion to either half their head or their whole head over the course of three months, researchers discovered several positive changes in the hair fiber properties, such as strand flexibility and gloss intensity. Participants experienced a noticeable improvement in hair luster and increased bounce at the roots. 

Promotes Hair Growth, Increases Hair Thickness, and Reduces Shedding

Finding a scientifically proven treatment to reduce hair loss in men and women is challenging. However, it’s a major reason why we use eucalyptus oil for hair growth in Divi’s Scalp Serum since scientific research shows its primary terpenoid ingredients can contribute to an effective hair loss treatment for both men and women. 

In a 2017 study on the promotion of anagen, increased hair density and reduction of hair fall in a clinical setting, scientists used organically derived botanical monoterpenes – compounds found in essential oils – to determine their effect on early- to mid-stage pattern hair loss in women and men. The study also examined whether these monoterpene compounds could prolong the anagen (growth) phase during a normal hair growth cycle by inhibiting fibroblast growth factor 5 (FGF5), which can result in premature hair loss.

While the study measured the effectiveness of several botanical compounds, eucalyptus oil was the source of one of the primary monoterpenes the researchers tested. The monoterpenes showed efficacy in inhibiting FGF5, including a significant improvement in the ratio of anagen to telogen hairs as well as density and thickness.

This can translate to an increased percentage of hairs involved in the growth stage at any given time, leading to a thicker head of hair. Furthermore, the compounds decreased hair loss symptoms and reduced shedding. 

How To Use Eucalyptus Oil as a Key Ingredient in Divi’s Scalp Serum

So, now that we know the numerous benefits of using eucalyptus oil for hair growth and reversing the signs of hair loss, what’s the best way of using eucalyptus oil to gain the maximum benefits from this super-ingredient? The science-backed formulation of Divi’s Scalp Serum featuring eucalyptus oil in a suite of dozens of other clean nutrients has the ability to transform your hair and scalp. Specially calibrated with a balance of amino acids, peptides, vitamins and a range of effective botanicals, our Scalp Serum delivers a measured dosage of eucalyptus oil to your scalp and hair.

Our formula contains not only the powerful benefits of eucalyptus oil but also many other potent botanical extracts and oils, as well as elements serving as the building blocks of hair proteins such as amino acids and peptides. All of our ingredients are clean and clinically proven, including copper tripeptide-1, vitamin C, caffeine, tea tree oil, amino acids, green tea leaf extract, rosemary extract and more.

Adding Divi’s lightweight and residue-free Scalp Serum to your daily health and beauty regimen couldn’t be easier. Every day, apply ¾ of a dropper to your entire scalp, then massage the serum into your scalp with your fingertips as you feel it being absorbed.

You may notice tingling from the effects of the peppermint oil, eucalyptus oil and rosemary oil as they penetrate your skin. Just leave the formula in your hair as you go about your day, and it will soak into your cells and start doing its work.

Additional Benefits of Using Divi’s Scalp Serum Containing Eucalyptus Oil for Hair Growth

We developed our Scalp Serum formula with clean ingredients that work together to produce optimal results for hair growth and scalp health. Of course, it offers all the benefits of eucalyptus oil, such as increased shine and luster, thicker hair, less shedding, and so on – but that’s just the beginning. Here are a few of the ways our clean, vegan-friendly formula works:

• Promotes new hair growth
• Increases hair density and thickness
• Stimulates blood flow and circulation to the scalp
• Supports a healthy hair growth cycle
• Enlarges the size of hair follicles
• Improves scalp health
• Adds strength, shine and luster
• Makes hair feel soft, smooth and silky
• Improves hair elasticity and bounce

To ensure our customers have complete confidence in the quality of Divi’s Scalp Serum, we put our formula to the test. Results from studies we commissioned from a third-party research company demonstrate the quality and efficacy of the formula in promoting hair growth. Additionally, these studies prove it’s safe for topical use, with no known side effects.

Divi’s Scalp Serum and eucalyptus oil are clinically proven to reduce hair loss, encourage new growth, and support optimal scalp health. While eucalyptus oil and Divi products can treat the symptoms of hair loss, the thinning and shedding will likely return if you stop using them. 

Grow Thick, Healthy Hair Again With Divi’s Scalp Serum

When was the last time you caught a glimpse of your hair in the mirror and were happy with what you saw? If your hair is thinning or falling out, it’s time to address the problem and regain your self-confidence. With help from Divi’s Scalp Serum, you can harness the power of nature to your benefit and tackle your issues head-on.

Using eucalyptus oil for hair growth is a safe, effective way to combat hair loss symptoms and promote the growth of thick, healthy, shiny hair. Our exclusive formula contains only clean, clinically proven ingredients to help you achieve the luscious locks you deserve. Order your bottle of Divi’s Scalp Serum today, and get ready to start loving the way you look again.