The Science of Scalp Microbiome — And How Oils Restore Balance.

Are you familiar with the biome of your scalp and the specific benefits of using natural ingredients to manage the health of your scalp and hair? This is often an area that is overlooked and is the root cause of hair fall, flaky scalp, dry scalp, thinning or graying hair.

The scalp microbiome:

The scalp microbiome constitutes the community of bacteria and fungi that live on your scalp and an imbalance is caused when there is an overgrowth of any of these microbes. (called as dysbiosis). For example, Malassezia Fungus is the primary fungus linked to Dandruff and Dermatitis. The imbalance causes a chain reaction resulting in inflammation, oxidative stress, hair follicle damage and thinning or loss of hair. An overgrowth of Malassezia fungus is also a major cause of flaky and irritated scalp. Most dandruff treatments available in the market often target the Malassezia Fungus but hair oils often work to restore the overall balance of the scalp instead of just killing one microbe. Natural anti-fungal are the key to restoring the balance of your scalp.

Hair oiling is recognized for its ability to nourish the scalp barrier ad create an environment that is not favorable for harmful microbial growth while supporting the beneficial microbes.

The natural ingredients:

Our natural hair growth oil contains the following active ingredients that help to restore the balance of your scalp.

Moisturizer and Protector – Olive oil is rich in Oleic Acid and antioxidants like Vitamin-E help to moisturize and protect the scalp. It acts as an emollient that seals the hair cuticle and locks the moisture, preventing breakage.

Anti-inflammatory: Olive oil’s anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties help to soothe an irritated scalp, minimizing the inflammation that hinders growth. Olive oil has also been shown to posses anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties that can help to regulate the scalp microbiome, preventing overgrowth of bacteria and fungi.

The Herb infusion:

Our hair growth oil infuses Rosemary, False Daisy, Gooseberry, fenugreek, Onion seeds, curry leaves and hibiscus in the base oil. Here’s how these ingredients help to strengthen the power of your hair oil and regular use can help to maintain healthy scalp and hair.

Rosemary – contains Carnosic Acid (an anti-inflammatory ingredient) renowned for its anti-microbial properties that soothes the scalp, stimulates blood circulation and provides nutrients to the hair follicles.

False Daisy – has natural anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties and is known as the “King of Herbs” for hair. This is very helpful in managing conditions like dandruff, contributing to a balanced scalp.

Amla (Indian Gooseberry): is rich in Vitamin-C and anti-oxidants and helps to maintain the scalp’s natural balance and fight oxidative stress impedes follicle health.

Fenugreek: contains Saponins, Nicotinic Acid and Protein. Saponins are compounds with cleansing and anti-fungal properties that help to unclog follicles and fight dandruff causing fungus. It’s protein helps to strengthen the hair shaft. It also contains mucilage that helps calm an irritated scalp and provides conditioning to reduce breakage caused by dryness and inflammation.

Onion Seeds: contains Thymoquinone Sulphur, which is a strong anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal compound that helps to eliminate scalp infections and restore scalp balance. The Sulphur also encourages collagen production.

Curry Leaves : are rich in beta carotene, anti-oxidants and amino acids that help to reduce premature graying and hair fall. The antioxidants also help to protect the scalp from environmental stressors.

Hibiscus: It’s amino acids are building blocks for Keratin strengthening hair. The natural acids gently exfoliate the scalp, preventing dead skin and buildup that can feed harmful microbes.

Summary:

Our process to make the natural Hair Growth Oil is based on a slow infusion process over several months. The gentle infusion of the herbs into the oil transfers the powerful, fat soluble active compounds that are present in Rosemary, Onion Seeds and False Daisy directly into the oil. Regular use (2-3 times per week as a pre-shampoo treatment) helps to maintain the scalp’s protective barrier and provide a mild defense system against microbial growth. It’s advised to gently warm the oil before use and a 5-10 minute scalp massage to increase the blood circulation to your scalp, This also helps to enhance nutrient delivery to your hair follicles.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is the "scalp microbiome" and why does it matter for hair health? The scalp microbiome is a community of good and bad bacteria and fungi that live on your scalp. When this community is balanced, your scalp is healthy. However, an imbalance (dysbiosis) can lead to dandruff, inflammation, and hair fall.

2. How does this natural oil differ from standard dandruff treatments? Many standard treatments focus solely on killing the fungus, which can sometimes be harsh. Our natural hair oil focuses on restoring the overall balance of the scalp barrier. It uses natural anti-fungal ingredients to create an environment where healthy microbes thrive and harmful ones are kept in check.

3. Which key ingredients help prevent hair fall and graying? Our oil is packed with powerful herbs. Specifically, Curry Leaves are rich in antioxidants and beta-carotene to help reduce premature graying, while Hibiscus provides amino acids that strengthen the hair shaft. Additionally, Amla (Indian Gooseberry) fights oxidative stress that can damage hair follicles.

4. Why do you use a "slow infusion" process to make the oil? We use a slow infusion method over several months rather than high-heat processing. This gentle approach allows the powerful, fat-soluble active compounds found in herbs like Rosemary and Onion Seeds to transfer directly into the base oil, ensuring maximum potency.

5. How often should I use this oil for the best results? We recommend using the oil 2 to 3 times per week as a pre-shampoo treatment. For the best absorption, gently warm the oil before applying it and massage your scalp for 5–10 minutes. This helps increase blood circulation and nutrient delivery to your hair follicles.