Amla fruit (gooseberry) is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C which can be used for both skin and hair treatments. The rich antioxidants in amla can delay effects of premature ageing such as fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots. Amla hair mask can strengthen scalp and hair, treat premature greying of hair, stimute hair growth and reduce hair loss. It also prevents parasitic hair and scalp infections and treats dandruff and dry scalp.
NUTRIENTS AND COMPOUNDS FOUND IN AMLA POWDER :-
BENEFITS FOR HAIR :- Stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss, boost hair volume and strengthen hair and scalp, reduce premature greying of hair, prevents/treat dandruff and dry scalp, prevents/treat parasitic hair and scalp infections, improve overall appearance of hair.
BENEFITS FOR SKIN :- Brightens complexion and tightens skin, combats ageing, cleanses skin and fights acne, makes skin firm and soft.
HAIR CONDITIONER PACK - Mix 4 tsp amla powder with 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp yoghurt to form a consistent paste. Apply the paste evenly on hair and massage scalp for 5 min. Leave the paste on for 30 min. Wash off with mild shampoo. Apply 2 times a week for best results.
HAIR CONDITIONER PACK - Mix 4 tsp amla powder with 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp yoghurt to form a consistent paste. Apply the paste evenly on hair and massage scalp for 5 min. Leave the paste on for 30 min. Wash off with mild shampoo. Apply 2 times a week for best results.
HAIR GROWTH PACK - Mix equal amount of amla powder and shikakai powder with water to form a consistent paste. Apply the paste on hair and scalp and leave it on for 40 min. Wash off with water, no need of using shampoo as shikakai has cleaning properties. Apply 1-2 times a week for best results.
AMLA WITH EGG PACK - (silky hair, hair nourishing, hair growth, soft touching hair) - Mix 2 tbsp amla powder and 1 egg and whisk it until there are no lumps and froth is formed. Add water if needed. Apply it evenly on hair and scalp, leave it on for 1 hour. Wash it off with mild shampoo or water. Apply once in a week for best results.
AMLA AND HENNA PACK - (Enhancing hair colour, hair growth, hair nourish, hair volume) - Mix 2 tbsp amla powder with 1 tbsp henna powder and water to form a consistent paste. Mix well and apply paste evenly on hair and scalp. Let it on for 1-2 hour and wash it off with water or mild shampoo. Apply once in a week for best results.
AMLA AND FENUGREEK PACK - (Dark hair, hair fall control, hair growth, dry hair, dandruff) - Soak 2 tbsp fenugreek seeds in warm water for 30 mins. Strain the water and grind the seeds to make a paste. Add 1 tbsp amla powder to paste and slowly add water to make a consistent paste. Mix well and apply paste evenly on hair and scalp and massage gently for 5 mins. Let it on for 30 mins and wash it off with a mild shampoo. Apply 1-2 times in a week for best results.
FACE MASK FOR RADIANT AND SMOOTH SKIN - Mix 2 tbsp Amla powder with 1 tbsp Yoghurt and 1 tbsp Honey to form a smooth paste. Apply paste evenly on face and neck and let it on for 20 min. Wash off with water. Apply 2 times a week for best results.
FACE MASK FOR OILY SKIN - Mix 2 tbsp amla powder with rose water to form a smooth paste. Apply paste evenly on face and neck, wash it off with water after 20 min. Apply thrice a week for best results.