HerbtoniQ Reetha Powder (Soapnut, Sapindus Mukorossi) for Hair Wash & Hair Pack – 300 g (Pack of 2 × 150 g)

Reetha powder is ground from the dried fruit of the soapnut tree – called aritha or ritha in Hindi and kunkudukai in the South. Mixed with water it releases a soft natural lather, which is why Indian households have used it for generations as a gentle hair wash and as a base for herbal hair packs.

Key Benefits

• Helps cleanse the scalp and hair of dirt and excess oil.
• Lathers lightly, so hair feels clean without a stripped, squeaky feel.
• Leaves hair softer and more manageable after rinsing.
• Adds natural shine when used with amla and shikakai.
• Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a herbal cleanser for hair.

What’s Inside

2 packs, 300 g in total:

• 2 × Reetha (Soapnut) Powder, 150 g each – Sapindus mukorossi fruit, also called soapberry or washnut. Its shell contains natural saponins that create a mild foam, making it a classic ingredient in home-made shikakai-reetha-amla hair washes.

How to Use

1. Hair wash: mix 1–2 tablespoons with warm water to a thin, runny paste.
2. Massage gently into wet scalp and hair for 2–3 minutes and rinse well with plain water.
3. Hair pack: mix 1 tablespoon reetha with 1 tablespoon each of amla and shikakai and curd or water; apply on scalp and hair for 30–45 minutes, then rinse.
4. Keep the paste away from the eyes – it can sting. If it gets in, rinse with plain water.
5. Do a patch test 24 hours before first use. Use 2–3 times a week.

Who Is It For

Men and women with normal to oily hair who want a gentler, low-foam alternative to everyday shampoo. Those with very dry hair can add amla and curd, or oil the hair beforehand.

Why HerbtoniQ

HerbtoniQ reetha is a single-ingredient powder, finely milled so it dissolves into a smooth wash and hygienically packed in India. Two 150 g packs mean you can keep one sealed while you use the other.

FAQs

How do I make reetha shampoo at home?

Mix 1 tablespoon each of reetha, shikakai and amla powder in a cup of warm water, let it sit for 10 minutes, then use it like a shampoo and rinse well.

Does reetha powder lather like shampoo?

It lathers, but much more lightly than commercial shampoo. A mild foam is normal and is enough to cleanse.

Can I use reetha powder on my face?

It is mainly a hair cleanser. If you try it in a face pack, use a pinch with besan and rinse within 10 minutes, avoiding the eyes.

For external use only. Do a patch test before first use.