EO Rinse: I didn't do too much, did I?

[Eisani]

Okay, I just got out of the shower where I cowashed after pre-treating with Giovanni Tea Tree conditioner. My scalp has been really tender these past two days and I felt a lil bump so I grabbed a 16 oz bottle of distilled water and added around 5 drops each of rosemary, lavendar, and peppermint EO. I poured it over my scalp after I rinsed the conditioner and my scalp feels so mentholated and invigorated but my question is, did I use too much EO? It feels good now, but I don't wanna wake up to a pillow full of hair Any input? I don't normally use my EO's this way which I why I ask...

 

[Lucky's Mom]

I do this regularly. I do a peppermint rinse. I love it.

 

[Noir]

yea that is fine it works out to be just under 1 drop of EO per oz of water.

 

[Eisani]

^^^I believe u inspired my escapade . I was concerned about my measurements (or lack thereof).

 

[v2.0]

Eisani your hair looks great in your siggy. What's your regimen?

 

[Lucky's Mom]

yea that is fine it works out to be just under 1 drop of EO per oz of water.

Really??? oh boy.....

I have at least 25 drops of Peppermint oil with 8 oz of water!!!

 

[loulou82]

You're fine.

I did a peppermint rinse tonight and I add definitely added more that 1 drop per oz. My scalp is tingling but not irritated.

 

[Noir]

Really??? oh boy.....

I have at least 25 drops of Peppermint oil with 8 oz of water!!!

LOL your fine also... Peppermint (and lavender) are the only few EO's which do not need to be diluted :wink2:

 

[Eisani]

Really??? oh boy.....

I have at least 25 drops of Peppermint oil with 8 oz of water!!!

Now I don't feel so bad!! My scalp feels so good this morning. I was just eyeballing my EO's last night like hmm, what to mix (don't normally mix them). I only got concerned after I poured it over my head.

 

[Eisani]

Eisani your hair looks great in your siggy. What's your regimen?

Thank you! Regimen ?? Lol @ the time of those pics I was cowashing 2-3 x's wk, chelating as needed, 1x/wk dc's and wet bunning or washing and going. After cowashing, I'd use a moisturizing conditioner as a leave in and seal w/JBCO or EVCO. When straightened, I baggied my ends. Now that it's winter, I don't do too much. I wash 1-2 x's/wk, moisturize and bun or do braid and twist outs. I've been trying to DC at least once, if not twice, per week.

 

[Lucky's Mom]

LOL your fine also... Peppermint (and lavender) are the only few EO's which do not need to be diluted :wink2:

I figured as much.. I have been doing this for a long time.... and I am still alive

 

[Eisani]

LOL your fine also... Peppermint (and lavender) are the only few EO's which do not need to be diluted :wink2:

Now I have to read more I thought peppermint had to be diluted all this time...off to research!