Amla powder for hair is perhaps the most loved Ayurvedic hair ingredient in India – dried Indian gooseberry, finely milled into a sour, tangy powder. Use it in curd-based hair packs, add it to your reetha-shikakai wash, or mix it with honey for a simple, refreshing face pack.
Key Benefits
- Nourishes hair and scalp with regular packs.
- Adds natural shine and helps reduce frizz.
- Supports healthy-looking, strong-feeling hair.
- Makes a refreshing face pack for fresh, glowing-looking skin.
- Traditionally used in Ayurveda in hair oils and herbal washes.
What’s Inside
3 packs, 375 g in total:
- 3 × Amla (Indian Gooseberry) Powder, 125 g each – Phyllanthus emblica fruit, dried and powdered. Amla is naturally rich in vitamin C and has been part of Ayurvedic hair care for centuries, from hair oils to the classic amla-reetha-shikakai wash.
How to Use
- Hair pack: mix about 2 tablespoons amla with warm water, 1 tablespoon honey and 2 tablespoons curd to a smooth paste.
- Apply on scalp and hair, leave for 30–45 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.
- Hair wash: mix 1 tablespoon each of amla, reetha and shikakai in warm water and use like a shampoo.
- Face pack: mix 1 teaspoon amla with honey, curd or rose water, apply for 10–15 minutes and rinse.
- Patch test 24 hours before first use and keep away from the eyes.
Who Is It For
Men and women with all hair types, especially dull, dry or frizzy hair. As a face pack it suits normal to oily skin; those with sensitive skin should use it with curd or honey.
Why HerbtoniQ
HerbtoniQ amla is a single-ingredient powder, finely milled and hygienically packed in India. Three 125 g packs keep the tangy aroma fresh until opened.
FAQs
How do I use amla powder for hair?
Mix 2 tablespoons with curd and a little warm water, apply to scalp and lengths for 30–45 minutes, then rinse.
Can I mix amla with henna?
Yes. Adding 1–2 tablespoons amla to henna paste is a popular way to soften the orange tone and condition hair.
Can amla powder be used on the face?
Yes, in small amounts. Mix 1 teaspoon with honey or curd, apply for 10–15 minutes and rinse.
For external use only. Do a patch test before first use.
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