Do you guys use peppermint oil?

[taylokc]

I've been wanting to start doing scalp massages but what kind of oil can really get my scalp "going"? Is peppermint oil great?

SL, 4a, relaxed

 

[LivingDoll]

I currently use peppermint oil. I mix it in with my shampoos and conditioners at the recommendation of the others here on LHCF. It sooths my dry scalp. If you're gonna do a massage, just be sure to mix with a carrier oil (jojoba, sweet almond, olive, coconut, etc). Peppermint is an essential oil and is too strong to be used alone directly on the scalp. I'm sure the others will chime in.

 

[Traycee]

I love peppermint oil......You can check my Fotki to see the ways I use it.....Peppermint oils would be great for massages .....Mix peppermint oil in something though.....do not put it directly to skin....you can mix it in other oils....or mix in conditioner or shampoo...

 

[Brownie518]

I agree with daephae and Traycee. Peppermint oil is great for massages. It feels wonderful! Just make sure to mix it.

 

[coconow2007]

Yes I use it - it has really helped my itchy scalp. I mix it with coconut oil and use as a massage. I also mix with my conditioner for a good dc

 

[Lilakoi’s_Sister]

peppermint oil is on point. i've added it to my shampoos and coconut, jojoba, rosemary oil mixture for scalp massages. very relaxing.

 

[mahoganee]

I agree with everyone else who adds it to their oils. I put it in my sulfur mix and it feels oh so good.

 

[locabouthair]

I currently use peppermint oil. I mix it in with my shampoos and conditioners at the recommendation of the others here on LHCF. It sooths my dry scalp. If you're gonna do a massage, just be sure to mix with a carrier oil (jojoba, sweet almond, olive, coconut, etc). Peppermint is an essential oil and is too strong to be used alone directly on the scalp. I'm sure the others will chime in.

That's how I do mine. it gives a nice tingle.

 

[GOD]

Syntonics Repair Therapy has peppermint oil in it, along with I think Tea Tree oil and then green tea. I been hearing good things about it.

 

[AKA-Tude]

I mix peppermint oil w/ SAA, a drop of hydrolyzed wheat protein, and some herb extracts.

I use this like a leave-in spray.

It helps w/shedding & growth on my thinning areas.

 

[charmtreese]

I use to use peppermint EO now I use grapefruit EO and I love it!!!! It stimulates growth and smells much better than peppermint IMO.

 

[SunySydeofLyfe]

Being my PJ self I went and got some peppermint oil , no knowledge of how strong this stuff was I snapped off the cap and poured it into everything.....the result....burned skin......Be sure to ONLY use a couple of drops with the white inner cap on so that it is really only drops

 

[Eisani]

I use to use peppermint EO now I use grapefruit EO and I love it!!!! It stimulates growth and smells much better than peppermint IMO.

I've been wanting to try grapefruit EO. I have peppermint and used it quite a bit but when I was in the hospital they put me in a SPR at first w/this lady who had to use a bedpan and whenever they cleaned her up, they used this peppermint oil to get rid of the smell . Needless to say, I was moved to another room but I can no longer smell peppermint w/o thinking of that old lady . I always say it smells like an infirmary when I smell it now so the conditioners I'd previously added peppermint EO to are being given away.

 

[silkii_locks]

I've been wanting to try grapefruit EO. I have peppermint and used it quite a bit but when I was in the hospital they put me in a SPR at first w/this lady who had to use a bedpan and whenever they cleaned her up, they used this peppermint oil to get rid of the smell . Needless to say, I was moved to another room but I can no longer smell peppermint w/o thinking of that old lady . I always say it smells like an infirmary when I smell it now so the conditioners I'd previously added peppermint EO to are being given away.

I feel you on this. I love the benefits of peppermint oil but the strong smell, especially mixed with other fragrances just sickens me The only way that I can use it is to mix it with coconut oil and apply to my scalp while I'm doing my pre-poo treatment, this way I get to wash it all out. I wish I could use it every other day b/c it really helps with dry, itchy scalp and dandruff.

 

[Lady Esquire]

I am pregnant and have stopped using it because the smell would make the world spin.

When I use it, I mix it with Vitamin E oil, Jojoba Oil, Rosemary oil. This is a recipe I got from www.motowngirl.com for my thinning hairline and temples.

I also put it in my shampoos because it stimulates my scalp.

 

[Anancy]

I am pregnant and have stopped using it because the smell would make the world spin.

When I use it, I mix it with Vitamin E oil, Jojoba Oil, Rosemary oil. This is a recipe I got from www.motowngirl.com for my thinning hairline and temples.

I also put it in my shampoos because it stimulates my scalp.

LadyE can i just say that you have to be careful with some essential oils whilst pregnant. I think a lot of books recommend not using rosmary oil in particular.
Some essential oils are said to bring on labour.

 

[Lady Esquire]

LadyE can i just say that you have to be careful with some essential oils whilst pregnant. I think a lot of books recommend not using rosmary oil in particular.
Some essential oils are said to bring on labour.

I prefaced my statment by saying that I DO NOT use any of this right now. I am only telling the OP of how I use it, when I am not preggers. Thanks.