Herbal Shampoo Ingredients

The ingredient are Shikakai, Reetha, Amla, Cinnamon, Cloves, Gotu Kola, Neem oil, Lime juice, Almond oil and Mustard oil

Shikakai

Shikakai (Acacia Concinna) is the main ingredient of all the herbal soaps used in India. The bark has the Saponin to produce lather. The leaves have many Alpha Hydroxy Acids to serve as exfoliating and moistening agents. The pods, leaves and bark are dried and powdered. When used on normal hair, you do not need special conditioners.

One may not be happy with the amount of suds being produced.

In the olden days, women massaged the scalp with mustard oil. Made a pastes of Shikakai powder and water. Applied the Shikakai paste to the oiled hair. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and then wash away the paste, leaving hair and scalp clean, as well as shiny soft hair.

Reetha

The shell of the Reetha nuts contain Saponin that makes a natural lathering agent. Reetha may be added to Shikakai to increase the amount of suds.

Amla (Indian Gooseberry)

Amla has the highest concentration of Vitamin C. Helps stimulate scalp. In addition, its color acts as a light dye compatible with natural color of Indian hair.

Cinnamon, Cloves

They are antioxidants, and added for herbal fragrances.

Brahmi (Gotu Kola)

It is antibiotic, promotes blood circulation, and has a small amount of Saponin. There is no evidence, but it is believed to be good for one's brains.

Neem Oil

Neem oil is usually added as an antibacterial agent to create so called 'medicated shampoo'

Lemon/Lime Juice

These are added to increase the acidity to clean oily hair.

Almond Oil

Almond oil basically provides Vitamin E to nourish the scalp and keep the hair soft.

Mustard Oil

This has sulfur (needed for dandruff control), and omega 3 fatty acid for thicker and softer hair.

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