In our search of natural AND eco-friendly beauty, we came across the magical Shikakai Powder.
This Ayurvedic powder comes from the Acacia concinna plant, growing in Asia, and is widely used in India for centuries.
In fact, the Hindi word Shikakai means “fruit for the hair”.
Shikakai powder is a natural cleanser thanks to the natural saponins it contains.
The rich content of Shikakai Powder in vitamin A,C, D and K, as well as antioxidants, will protect your hair, keep it healthy, and leave it shiny and soft.
Moreover, Shikakai is well known as an effective cure for dandruff.
It also has detangling properties, so no additional products are required when using shikakai powder.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of Shikakai Powder benefits :
- Natural cleanser.
- Promotes hair growth.
- Gives hair shine and strength.
- Cure to dandruff.
- Effective detangler.
- Anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.
- Natural low pH. It won’t strip the hair of its natural oils as a commercial shampoo does. Check out our article about the importance of the pH of your shampoo.
- Eco-friendly
- Economical
This natural wonder being naturally mild, it is particularly convenient for people with sensitive skin.
Shikakai can be used alone as a shampoo, by simply mixing the powder with water into a paste, and applying and massaging your scalp and hair for 5 minutes. You can then rinse with water. Only make sure you don’t let it drop in your eyes.
Find our Organic shikakai powder here.
You can also combine it with different herbal powders rich in vitamins and health & beauty properties , such as Hibiscus powder, Neem powder, Brahmi powder, and more that you can find here.
