What Is Peppermint Oil?
Peppermint is an aromatic herb in the mint family. Peppermint
oil can be extracted from the leaves of the peppermint plant and is used in tons of different ways. Peppermint in general is most notable for its taste, smell and cooling sensation, which are all thanks to a compound called menthol.
Can Peppermint Oil Stimulate Hair Growth?
While there hasn’t been enough research to say whether it can aid in hair growth for sure, there have been a few promising studies. One 2014 Korean study using mice found that peppermint oil led to more hair growth than minoxidil, a hair-growth commonly known as Rogaine that’s approved by the FDA. Beyond hair growth, the oil can be beneficial if your hair is on the greasier side. Why? It can clean and clarify hair without stripping it of its natural oils, and balances your scalp s production of sebum, which leaves your hair hydrated without weighing it down.