Author: Namratha Gopal
Our ayurvedic hair cream recipe is a pure and natural configuration to the hair as it has got benefits like anti-hair fall, hair thickening, hair growth and anti-dandruff. It gives raise to healthy scalp by keeping dandruff flakes at bay by clarifying and cleansing and penetrates deep into hair shafts and nourishes the scalp. With that said, check this recipe out which is formulated with goodness of natural ingredients that helps to reduce hair damage, regain its lost elegance, makes hair smooth, shiny, silky, imparts nourishment and moisturizing leaving the hair behind smooth, soft and lustrous. Let’s begin without much delay –
Recipe for Ayurvedic Hair Cream
Benefits of the ingredients used in the Ayurvedic Hair Cream
Bhringraj oil
If you are looking for thick, voluminous, lustrous, lengthy hair then bhringraj does the job. In fact, it is the simplest way to get this done. Bhringraj is one of the most ancient useful herbs that provide healthier hair. It helps in increasing the number of hair follicles and thereby more effective in preventing hair loss. It contains vitamin E that fights from the free radicals that can impede hair growth. Bhringraj has anti-fungal and anti-microbial property thus helps in reducing dandruff. May even help in reducing the gray hair.
Amla oil
Owing to amla’s richness in nutrients like vitamin C and tannins, it’s been a part of hair care rituals treasure trove for centuries. It has great hair nourishing properties and contains 80% of moisture making it an ideal ingredient for natural conditioning of hair. It is known for strengthening hair follicles and even prevents premature hair graying. Adding amla to your diet helps reducing oxidative stress and reduces free radicals. As amla is rich in vitamin C, it increases the anti-oxidants in the body. Amla is great for treating dandruff due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and it even relieves scalp itchiness by restoring optimum pH values of scalp.
Shea butter
Shea butter is also very moisturizing and for the hair and scalp. It is rich in high fatty acids thus making easy for it to penetrate deep which can prevent from hair breakage. It has vitamin A and E with essential fatty acid which is why it helps to reduce dryness and prevent split ends. Adds shine and reduces frizziness. Shea butter has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce redness and scalp irritation. It has the role of conditioning in overall hair health by lubricating cuticles and strengthening hair follicles.
Aloe vera gel
Aloe vera is known to soothe scalp and relieves itchy scalp. It treats dry and frizzy hair. It helps in getting rid of dandruff and unblocks hair follicles that may block excess oil. Aloe vera is the best remedy and an easiest way to incorporate in haircare routine which is very beneficial for treating baldness and promotes hair growth.
Method
Things you need:
- 2 tablespoon of bhringraj oil
- 1-2 tablespoon of amla oil
- 2 tablespoon of aloe vera gel
- 3 tablespoon of shea butter
Directions
To prepare this ayurvedic hair cream, just whip all the above mentioned ingredients to smooth cream and store it in a jar.
Usage
Use this as a pre-shampoo hair mask and leave it on for 1 hour and wash it off with mild shampoo. Can use this as a scalp mask or can be used as a leave-in conditioner as well. Just a peanut-sized amount should be fine.
Note
- Patch test is mandatory before you use this recipe and check if it works for your hair.
- Use the fresh batch as much as possible.
- Discard the usage in case you feel any scalp irritation.
- Do not expect instant results.
- Use organic products/ ingredients for best results and to maintain the scalp health.
- Can adjust the quantity required as per the hair length.
- Apply your regular hair oil after 1 or 2 days and follow up with the hair wash.
- Hair growth doesn’t happen overnight. Hence maintain consistency to see the best results.
