Shikakai

Benefits

• Provides a plant-based ingredient for hair cleansing.
• Mixes with water to form a wash paste.
• Can be used in simple hair and scalp routines.
• Blends with other powdered botanicals.
• Works as a standalone hair wash or in a blend.
• Offers a powdered format that is easy to measure.
• Can be used in freshly prepared haircare treatments.

Uses

• Prepare a paste for washing hair and scalp.
• Add to a rinse-off hair mask.
• Blend with Hambelela Organic’s amla powder for a botanical hair wash.
• Combine with Hambelela Organic’s hibiscus powder in a hair mask.
• Mix with Hambelela Organic’s fenugreek seeds, steeped and strained, for a hair treatment.
• Pair with Hambelela Organic’s marshmallow root infusion for added slip in a rinse-off wash.
• Use in a small-batch, freshly prepared botanical haircare blend.

How to Use

1. Mix 1–2 tablespoons of shikakai powder with enough warm water to make a smooth paste.
2. Wet the hair and scalp, then apply the paste in sections.
3. Massage gently, avoiding the eyes, and rinse thoroughly.
4. Prepare only what you need and discard leftovers.

Safety

• Patch test before first use and discontinue if irritation occurs.
• Avoid contact with eyes; rinse thoroughly with clean water if contact occurs.
• Do not inhale the fine powder while mixing.
• For external use only.
• Store sealed in a cool, dry place and keep out of reach of children.

Specifications

• Product: Shikakai
• Botanical name: Acacia concinna (syn. Senegalia rugata)
• Form: Botanical powder
• Category: Dried Herbs & Powders
• Available sizes: Check the product listing for current options