Kerala Naturals : ARITHA POWDER(SOAP NUT POWDER)

Reetha or Soapnuts is also called Arishtak in Ayurveda and “Soap nut tree” in India. It is well known for its traditional medicinal uses and is commonly used as a hair cleanser. Reetha or Soapnut is one of the most popular herbs in Ayurveda. It is all-natural, eco-friendly, cheap, and reusable. When it comes in contact with water, it creates mild suds that resemble soap. Many of us are well aware of the benefits of soap nuts for the hair. However, their benefits aren’t restricted to just hair. These nuts are amazing for our health and skin as well and have multiple uses.

Reetha is extensively used to make natural hair care products as it makes hair shiny, healthy, and lustrous. It can be used on a daily basis to provide nourishment to the hair scalp and promote hair regrowth. Reetha powder can be mixed with warm water to form a paste which can be used to massage the scalp to help manage dandruff and also remove lice from the scalp due to its insecticidal property. The powder of Amla and Reetha can be applied to the hair to help control greying of hair and also stimulate better hair growth.

You can add Reetha powder to water and boil it till it gets reduced to half and then use it as a body wash as it is good for the skin. As per Ayurveda, it also helps manage skin infections such as eczema, psoriasis, and pimples due to its Tridosha property (Vatta Pitta Kaph balancing property). Reetha decoction (Kadha) might also act as a wound cleanser as it accelerates wound healing and stops secondary infections.

Skin, Hair, And Health Benefits Of Soapnuts

Skin Benefits Of Soapnuts

Soapnuts work wonders on our skin. Here’s how.

1. Soapnuts have natural conditioning properties that help in moisturizing your skin.
Hence, they help prevent dryness of the skin. People with sensitive skin can use products that are made from soapnuts since they do not cause any damage.
2. As the name suggests, reetha works as an excellent cleanser. Hence, you can easily substitute your regular soap with it. It cools your skin and cleanses it as well.
3. Looking for a replacement for your facewash? Mix reetha liquid and a few drops of your favorite essential oil and use it as your homemade face wash.
4. Applying reetha on your face lightens your complexion and evens out your skin tone.
5. Soapnuts can also help you get rid of stubborn pimples and blackheads within no time.
6. Soapnuts are 100% natural products that can help you tackle many skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis, etc.
7. You can use reetha liquid to cure diaper rashes in babies. But, make sure you do a patch test before applying it to the affected area.

Hair Benefits Of Soapnuts

Because of its soapy texture, soap nut makes for an ideal ingredient to wash hair with. Being rich in Vitamins A, D, E, and K, soap nut provides the best nutrition to your hair and assists in hair growth. There are immense benefits of reetha for hair. Its nutrients constitution makes it one of the best natural treatments for your hair.

1.FOR SILKY HAIR

Soapnut can work as a natural shampoo and nourish your hair in a way that makes it glossy, voluptuous, and silky. The vitamins provided by soap nut provide nourishment to hair which helps it get rid of dryness and make your hair silky and smooth.

2.PREVENT DANDRUFF

Dandruff is a scalp infection caused by the growth of a fungus on your scalp. Soap nut's cleaning and washing properties provide thorough natural cleansing of your scalp and regular usage rids you of dandruff.

3.HELPS TO IMPROVE HAIR GROWTH

Soapnut is rich in Vitamin A and D which foster hair growth. The nutrients present in soap nuts provide strength to the roots of your hair which helps them to grow longer. Vitamins A and D help create new follicles, and Vitamin A assists in the production of appropriate amounts of sebum to nourish the hair.

4. PREVENT DRY AND FRIZZY HAIR

Soapnut and henna make an excellent conditioner for your hair. When used together, they give moisturization to hair and thus, prevent dryness and frizz.

5. TREAT SCALP PROBLEM

The lathering tendency of soap nut makes it an ideal treatment for scalp problems like dandruff, hair fall, split ends, etc. Scalp problems are treated by soap nut by the vitamins A, C, and D present in them. These nourish the cleansed scalp and prevent scalp diseases from reiterating.

6. PREVENT HAIR FALL

Soap nuts' antifungal and antibacterial properties make them an excellent treatment for hair fall. They treat the scalp disease, revamp the brittleness of hair and stop it from falling off.

HOW TO USE SOAP NUT (REETHA) FOR HAIR?

Reetha can be used for hair treatment in two different forms- liquid or powder. Other ingredients like amla, reetha, and shikakai can be used together to curb hair fall. The ways in which these three ingredients can be used together for hair nourishment, treatment, and growth are as easy to use as they are to create.

Used to manage hair fall
Make a paste of Reetha powder with warm water.
Apply all over the scalp and hair.
Massage well to create lather.
Leave it for some time and rinse off with plain water.
Repeat once a week to control dandruff and hair fall.

As a conditioner

How to prepare: Soak reetha powder overnight and simmer in the morning.Strain the mixture and your conditioner is ready to use

How to apply: Apply it on your scalp and massage-like shampoo. Wash off with water.

As Hair mask

How to prepare:

Mix reetha powder, amla powder, and shikakai powder.
Add yogurt and Multani mitti to this mix.
Mix all the ingredients well.

How to apply:

Apply this amla reetha shikakai powder hair pack from the roots to the tips of your hair.
Leave it on for 40 minutes- 1 hour.
Rinse off with plenty of water.

SAFETY TIPS FOR USING SOAP NUT ON HAIR

While using soap nuts for hair, make sure the solution does not come in contact with your eyes as soap nuts‚Äô insecticidal properties can cause allergies and swelling.
Use the soap nuts before completion of 72 hours. If not used until then, throw them away.
If you notice rashes or redness or any allergic symptoms after the application of soap nuts, discontinue usage.

Various shampoo brands use soap nuts as their key ingredients suggesting the expertise of soap nuts in the hair treatment area. Reetha‚Äôs antifungal, antibacterial and insecticidal properties provide the most thorough cleaning, killing germs, and giving nourishment. Making shampoo, conditioner, and hair masks out of reetha and other ingredients like shikakai and amla are ways to give your hair holistic nourishment and treatment.

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