If your eyebrows are thinning, you may be eager to grow them back -- but not so eager to use harsh chemicals. Certain natural remedies -- like lavender and rosemary oil -- can help stimulate hair follicles and encourage your eyebrows to grow back. Consult your doctor before trying natural remedies.
Causes of Eyebrow Loss
Hair loss and thinning can be the result of age. Your hair's growth rate naturally slows down as you get older, and this includes the hair on your brows and lashes, as well as that on your head. A scalp condition like dandruff, which can cause your skin to flake and clog your follicles, can lead to hair loss. These scalp conditions can affect your eyebrows as well and cause the hair on them to thin. You may also have an autoimmune disease like alopecia areata, which can cause bald patches to develop on your scalp as well as your eyebrows, according to Medline Plus.
Treatment
Lavender and rosemary are two herbs that may help regrow your hair naturally. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, massaging areas of eyebrow hair loss due to alopecia areata with lavender and other essential oils may stimulate new hair to grow. Lavender can also tone the skin and help treat conditions like dandruff and other scaling skin conditions that may be leading to your eyebrow hair loss. Applying rosemary to areas of hair loss can unclog your follicles and stimulate new growth, which can help eyebrow loss due to scaling skin conditions, according to Herb Companion.
Application
Purchase lavender or rosemary oil in their essential oil form. Once a day, place a small drop of the oil you choose on each of your pointer fingers and gently massage it into your eyebrows, carefully avoiding your eyes, lips and nostrils. Do not swallow these oils, as they can be toxic if ingested.
Considerations
Your eyebrows may be thinning because of a condition known as trichotillomania. People with this condition compulsively pull out the hair on their heads, brows and lashes, and this may be a habit or a response to stress, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Talk to your doctor if you think you may suffer from this condition, and she can help you overcome it. Your eyebrow hair will typically grow back once you stop pulling it out.
Warnings
Lavender and rosemary are considered safe for most people, but they may interact with other medications. Consult your physician before using these oils. Stop using them if you develop reactions such as nausea, vomiting or headaches, which can occur when the oil is absorbed by your skin.
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