Shikakai is a natural cleanser and it is rich in vitamins A, C, D, E, and K. It also contains other antioxidants which are very essential for healthy skin, scalp & hair.
Shikakai powder comes from the ground-up leaves of Acacia Concinna Linn. (Leguminosae) is a medicinal plant that grows in tropical rainforests of southern Asia. The plant contains saponins in its bark and it lathers moderately when shaken with water. As a result, it has been used for centuries as a natural cleanser for clothes, hair, and body.
Shikakai is a natural cleanser and it is rich in vitamins A, C, D, E, and K. It also contains other antioxidants which are very essential for healthy skin, scalp & hair.
The Benefits of Shikakai:
As a natural shampoo/cleanser for scalp and hair
As a topical antiseptic for fungal or bacterial infection (skin & scalp)
It helps get rid of your pesky dandruff
It helps to stall the growth of hair lice
Reduce scalp inflammation
It helps promote healthy scalp & skin
How to Use Shikakai For Hair:
Mix Shikakai powder with any liquid of your choice ( black tea, green tea, or plain water)
To retain moisture – choose to add fresh yogurt, or regular milk, or coconut milk
Stir well and make sure the consistency is like creamy yogurt
Start with dry or damp hair
Make sure to cover your work area, your clothes and wear rubber gloves
Comb hair so you can section it easily.
Apply the paste by using a squeeze bottle or by hand.
Once your hair is covered with the paste from roots to ends, wipe the excess from ears and cover with plastic wrap
Leave the mix on your hair for 15 to 20 minutes.
Wash out the paste with lukewarm water (no shampoo)
