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====== Essential Oil ====== | ====== Essential Oil ====== | ||
- | An essential oil is a very concentrated liquid derived from plants. In the beard spectrum of things, essential oils are " | + | An essential oil is a very concentrated liquid derived from plants. In the beard spectrum of things, essential oils are " |
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+ | Unlike the name may imply, essential oils are not // | ||
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+ | Essential oils can be found in a variety of products, ranging from soaps and shampoos, to [[beard oil|beard oils]], to mouthwashes. | ||
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+ | When purchasing essential oils for skincare, or anything really, always opt for **therapeutic grade** oils. These will be able to be used safely after dilution into a [[carrier oil|carrier oil]]. //Always// dilute essential oils, for every purpose other than aromatherapy. Because of their potency, essential oils can cause damage or become toxic at high amounts. Most of them will be caustic, so be careful when handling the oil and never put it directly onto your skin without diluting it. | ||
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+ | So long as you handle with care and remember to dilute, essential oils are generally safe around children and pets, barring allergy. | ||
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+ | ===== List of Common Essential Oils ===== | ||
+ | These essential oils can be found in many [[beard oil|beard oils]], [[beard balm|balms]], | ||
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+ | ^ Bark ^ Berries ^ Flowers ^ Leaves ^ Peel ^ Resin ^ Rhizome ^ Root ^ Seeds ^ Wood ^ | ||
+ | | Cassia | Allspice | Cannabis | Basil | Bergamot | Benzoin | Galangal | Valerian | Anise | Camphor | | ||
+ | | Cinnamon | Juniper | Chamomile | Bay leaf | Grapefruit | Copaiba | Ginger | Buchu | | Cedar | | ||
+ | | Sassafras | | Clary sage | Buchu | Lemon | Frankincense | Celery | | | Rosewood | | ||
+ | | | | Clove | Cinnamon | Lime | Myrrh | Cumen | | | Sandalwood | | ||
+ | | | | Scented geranium | Common sage | Orange | Flax | | | | Agarwood | | ||
+ | | | | Hops | Eucalyptus | Tangerine | | | | | Nutmeg oil | | ||
+ | | | | Hyssop | Guava | | ||
+ | | | | Jasmine | Lemon grass | | ||
+ | | | | Lavender | Melaleuca | | ||
+ | | | | Manuka | Oregano | | ||
+ | | | | Marjoram | Patchouli | | ||
+ | | | | Orange | Peppermint | | ||
+ | | | | Rose | Pine | | ||
+ | | | | Ylang-ylang | Rosemary | | ||
+ | | | | | Spearmint | | ||
+ | | | | | Tea tree | | ||
+ | | | | | Thyme | | ||
+ | | | | | Tsuga | | ||
+ | | | | | Wintergreen | | ||
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+ | ===== Anti-Androgenic Essential Oils ===== | ||
+ | As a beard requires androgens for its existence, avoiding oils that inhibit the conversion of testosterone into DHT is highly recommended. While avoidance is technically not a necessity, this notion is misunderstood by many beardsman and beard companies that sell oils with DHT-blocking compositions. Topical DHT inhibitors are not as effective as oral inhibitors, but may still pose some harm when it comes to growing the fullest beard genetically possible. | ||
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+ | Many men have expressed no hindrance in beard progress due to [[beard oil|beard oils]] with DHT inhibiting ingredients, | ||
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+ | At the end of the day, remember that dihydrotestosterone is essential for beard production; it may be merely a //helpful note// for those that already possess a strong beard, but it is //even more important// for those that struggle with growing a full beard at all — such as those using [[minoxidil|minoxidil]] for beard growth. DHT itself is important to every man looking to grow a beard to his fullest potential, but androgen sensitivity is a major factor in whether or not one should worry about the //blockers of DHT.// | ||
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+ | ==== Examples of DHT Blocking Essential Oils to Avoid ==== | ||
+ | Some anti-androgenic essential oils include: | ||
+ | * Rosemary Oil | ||
+ | * Lavender Oil | ||
+ | * Tea Tree Oil | ||
+ | * Pumpkin Seed Oil | ||
+ | * Saw Palmetto Oil | ||
+ | * Emu Oil | ||
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+ | ===== Examples of Good Essential Oils for Beards ===== | ||
+ | Some oils don't block DHT. Some of the recommended oils to use on men's faces is included below. | ||
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+ | ==== Peppermint Essential Oil ==== | ||
+ | Peppermint essential oil, often abbreviated as PEO, is an [[: | ||
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+ | === PEO Study === | ||
+ | In a [[http:// | ||
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+ | In addition, PEO increased the activity of the follicles, increasing the number of follicles which produced hair. | ||
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+ | === Purchase Peppermint Essential Oil === | ||
+ | ^ Amazon Region ^ Peppermint Essential Oil ^ | ||
+ | | United States / Global | ||
+ | | United Kingdom | {{amazon> | ||
+ | | Germany | {{amazon> | ||
+ | | France | {{amazon> | ||
+ | | Canada | {{amazon> | ||
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+ | ===== Also See ===== | ||
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+ | * [[https:// | ||
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