Cedarwood

[dxtvgucq]

Hi again

I read somewhere that Cedarwood was unstable in shampoo - is this correct? My hubby had a bout of dandruff so used a base shampoo with cedarwood to help it. He's only used it once, but since reading this not sure if I can use it. Saying that, I have seen a shampoo product for sale on a site that used cedarwood too.

Many thanks
Tracey

 

[inilumninkesk]

Don't know, haven't read that and wonder why it would be. Cedarwood has been used for years in soaps and toiletries, so doubt it actually.

When they say 'unstable' they may mean that the oil doesn't blend well in shampoo, doesn't mean the same as 'ineffective.' Just a chemical reaction.

 

[Foggy Idea]

Hi Tracey

Just read your post and it reminded me that I had also read about the instability of cedarwood in shampoo somewhere as well. I have looked in my book by Julia Lawless called 'Complete Illustrated Guide to Aromatherapy' on page 41 where it mentions this and also lists ylang ylang, cypress, lemon, lime, juniper, mandarin and pine as being unstable as well in shampoo or detergent but doesnt say why.

However, on page 120 there is an item on treating dandruff - a bit too much to repeat word for word, but the main advice is as follows:-

Suitable oils for dandruff: tea tree, chamomile, citronella, clary sage, lavender,

 

[yvcdbcpc]

You can always add it to oil and rub that on the scalp and leave a bit before washing. You would get round it like that.

 

[mpc717vc]

OK - back again! Pressed wrong key.

To continue . . . lemongrass, lemon eucalyptus, rosemary.

Methods of use:-

Use up to 5 drops of tea tree oil to 1 tsp/5ml shampoo on a daily or regular basis.

Between washes, if required, rub a few drops of pure tea tree oil into the scalp using fingertips.

Add a few drops of any of the recommended oils to the final rinsing water when washing the hair.

Mix 25 drops of tea tree oil (5 drops of lemongrass may also be added) with 2 fl oz/50 ml jojoba or coconut oil. Massage thoroughly into scalp. Wrap in warm towels and leave for an hour. Wash out with mild shampoo, applying shampoo before the water to prevent the hair remaining oily. Repeat once a week.

Hope this is of some interest. This is the last instalment!

best wishes

Vivien

 

[CashkaTuse]

This bit I would be wary of. Oil and water don't mix as the old saying goes. Rosemary and lemongrass are very strong oils in particular and I wouldn't put them into water as they wouldn't mix and therefore you could well end up with a stingy scalp!

 

[jessika721]

Also beware using with high blood pressure or epilepsy (especially on the head).

Lesley

 

[dukemack]

Sorry to be picky but just went back and read.

Don't use five drops of clary sage on any head! It will seriously have an effect.

I can knock out a twenty stone, six foot seven man with three or four drops so I seriously don't advise it. It shouldn't be mixed with booze either (not that I have ever done that of course! hic!!!)

Really I don't think all thing considered it is a good idea to add the essential oils to rinsing water for the hair.

 

[Joseph Taylor]

Just to continue having read all your replies. Whilst I agree with the comments about contra-indications, etc., I couldnt find the quote re using 5 drops of Clary Sage in Julia's advice and certainly wouldnt recommend doing that either.

I think if anyone is considering using essential oils on anyone then they need a good knowledge before going ahead and also carry out a patch test. Forgive me - I am relatively new to this site and thought that it was mainly for therapists/students who worked within guidelines. I will be more careful in future.

Best wishes

Vivien

 

[Lord Zane Vorhis]

It was the above that led to the confusion. Most of us are therapists but not all as anybody can come on so we always point these things out.

 

[Coolguy101]

Rather than use an oil based product for scalp treatement you could try a wine vinegar based preperataion, id suggest that a qualified therapist makes it though.Nikki.