Is Olive Oil Safe For A Baby's Scalp?

Posted on Mon, 21 Dec 2015

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Mon, 21 Dec 2015 Answered on

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Question : will olive oil be suitable for my baby hair who is 2months old. she has less hair so can i use hibiscus oil also as i heard that it improves hair growth.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Both olive oil and hibiscus oil can be used

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
Yes you can use olive oil on your baby's scalp. It is absolutely safe.
Hibiscus oil can also be used on your baby's scalp but it doesn't cause increase in hair growth.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

so which oil is safe for the baby which helps in growth of hair

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Go for coconut oil

Detailed Answer:
You don't have to worry as hair growth will automatically increase with time. You can go for coconut oil for your baby as it is the best oil for hair.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina