The beauty industry originated from medicine - now a proven and indestructible fact. And if the knowledge of our Slavic ancestors, many European ethnic groups and Indians is almost all lost, then we can still use such historical heritage as Ayurveda. Indian medicine was one of the most developed in the world, and now cosmetics are made on the basis of ancient recipes. Our focus is on Ayurvedic shampoo with all its features and charms.
What is this?
At its core, Ayurvedic shampoo is a standard hair care product that can be used just like its store-bought counterparts that we are all used to. The difference lies in the composition and in the effect that we can observe as a result of exposure to this very composition. Most often, Ayurvedic shampoos are made from Indian herbs, that is,the most ancient recipes that were created and documented by the distant ancestors of modern Hindus. This is where the healing and cosmetic power of these drugs lies. They do not just wash your hair, but restore it, nourish it with useful substances, give it shine and bake for a he althy appearance.
The main difference from store products
Many fans of natural cosmetics have faced such a problem as the harm caused by Ayurvedic shampoo. Women noted that the hair was not completely washed out, became not as shiny and silky as after any other product from some professional line. After a couple of applications, they left a jar of Indian drugs in a far corner and returned to their usual hair cosmetics.
But this is the most common mistake that makes it difficult to understand the essence of Ayurvedic shampoo. For hair, this product is a real medicine, which initially may cause some adverse reactions, but subsequently lead to the path of true he alth. That's right, such a shampoo will not create the effect of lamination and mirror shine from the first application. On the contrary, it will wash away all the silicones and parabens from the hair, with which the curls have been soaked for many years and show you what they really are.
After the hairs are completely cleaned, the recovery process will start. And only after months you can again be content with a chic hairstyle, and such it will be due to your own he alth, and not thanks tomasking properties of silicones.
Composition
For almost all Ayurvedic shampoos, the composition remains the same. It is based on oils, mineral components, natural fragrances and natural dyes, as well as phytocomplexes, essential oils, extracts and powders from more than a hundred plants. The combination of some components may vary from brand to brand, but the essence remains the same - it's naturalness. There is also a so-called immutable base. It consists of those ingredients that are added to all Ayurvedic shampoos: amla, shikakai and soap nut.
It is also important to note that the composition of the usual Indian shampoo, made according to Ayurvedic recipes, includes both dry and liquid components. The result is a foaming mixture familiar to us, which is sold in jars. If we are talking about dry Ayurvedic shampoos, then the liquid components are eliminated, and as a result we get a powder. Well, let's look at the most common dry ingredients and liquid ingredients in the creation of these products separately.
Dry ingredients
Amla is a green Indian fruit that is dried and ground into a powder. Enriched with Vitamin C, prevents premature graying, stimulates the growth of dormant hairs
- Shikakai - this exotic shrub makes an amazing soap base for shampoo. It cleanses the hair and scalp,exfoliates dead cells, moisturizes.
- Soap nut - a foam former and hair cleaner in parallel.
- Fenugreek - prevents hair loss and stimulates hair growth.
- Brami - speeds up metabolism, normalizes blood circulation under the scalp.
- Hibiscus - strengthens hair roots and their structure, making them stronger and less porous.
- Nim - the very component due to which the hair stays clean longer. Normalizes the production of fat, also has antibacterial properties, relieving itching, dandruff and other troubles.
- Cinnamon is a natural antioxidant and also a great flavoring agent.
Liquid ingredients
- Lemon or lime juice - added in various proportions and depends on what hair shampoo is intended for. If for fatty - then there is a lot of it, if for dry - then at least.
- Mustard oil - needed to fight dandruff and stimulate hair growth.
- Almond oil - nourishes the scalp and hairline, making it soft, shiny and tender.
There are also a lot of liquid ingredients that Ayurvedic shampoos saturate with - coconut milk, flax seed oils, avocado, cocoa, shea, etc. Extracts from various essential oils are added. All this already depends on the direction of the shampoo and on its properties (for curly hair, for weak, dry, oily, damaged, etc.).
Main Features
All Ayurvedic shampoos have a similarfunctionality. It is only important to choose for yourself the one that will deal specifically with your problem, and in a short time you will be able to completely restore your hair and give it a he althy look in a natural way. As you already understood, these products first of all wash off all the chemicals from the hair. Parabens, silicones, sulfates and other chemical compounds that are saturated in goods bought in ordinary stores will be expelled from the scales.
At the second stage, treatment will begin. Active natural ingredients will nourish the curls as much as possible, fill them with minerals, as a result of which they will become thicker and silky, growth will accelerate, volume and strength will appear. Well, in conclusion, it is worth adding that using Ayurvedic shampoo with conditioner, you will begin to wash your hair less and less. Hair will stop getting dirty quickly, they will retain their beauty and cleanliness for a longer period - up to a week. Isn't it happiness in hair care.
Now let's find out which brands are considered the best in Ayurvedic shampoos. Reviews are included with each product.
Devangari Thali Podi
This is a dry Ayurvedic shampoo mask that can be used simultaneously in two qualities. Option one - dilute with a small amount of warm water, apply to the roots and length of the hair, rinse the hair with the product and rinse with cool water. The second option - after applying another liquid Indian shampoo, dilute the dry mixture with the same amount of warm water and apply to the entire hairline for 10-15 minutes. Then we also wash off and enjoy the amazingresult and shine.
This is one of the few Indian remedies that allows you to see the effect after the first application (especially as a mask). The girls claim that they bought this shampoo on the recommendations of Bollywood stars and did not fail - this is really a SPA for hair.
Ayur Plus
Liquid shampoo, which is sold in 200 ml, but is very economical. A tool designed to restore he alth and shine to hair, while maintaining their color, even if it is obtained as a result of dyeing. A positive result becomes noticeable after two weeks of application - the hair gains volume, mirror shine and strength.
What do users say about this tool? All promises of the manufacturer are fully justified, but there are a few nuances. First, the hair is a little fluffy, so before washing your hair, you should make an oil mask to smooth out this defect. The second is the price, since you have to pay more than 300 rubles for 200 ml, but the economical consumption pleases.
Auromere
Shampoo that is filled with neem - a component that gives a feeling of freshness and cleanliness for a long time. This means that it is intended for oily hair. The product tightly controls the secretion of subcutaneous fat, cleans the hairs literally to a squeak and gives them an unprecedented volume. At the same time, its affordable price and efficiency in use are pleasing.
It is important to remember that this remedy is not suitable for dry and weakened curls. Some believe that if you use this shampoo forpurpose, he can wash the paint from the hair and cause dandruff - overdrying the already dry scalp. But for owners of oily hair, this is just a godsend - you can forget about the terrible dirty shine and about daily shampooing.
Khadi Amla Reetha Herbal Shampoo with almond oil
Universal product for all hair types. The shampoo seems to adapt to your specific problems and eliminate them. There is dandruff - after a few applications it is gone, a greasy sheen appeared - after a week it turned into a he althy glow, the ends were cut and dried - now they look alive, he althy and silky. The tool has a beneficial effect on the hair roots, strengthening them and encouraging growth, and on the overall canvas, making it well-groomed and unrealistically shiny, while maintaining volume.
Negative reviews and any shortcomings in this shampoo, users have not found. The tool is amazing, but it is expensive.
Day 2 Day Care
Again in our rating of dry shampoo. You can use it as a washing agent, applying to curls for a few minutes, and as a mask. The tool is universal, suitable for different types of hair, but if there are serious problems (increased fat content, dandruff, excessive dryness, etc.), then it may not cope. In order to restore shine and strength to your hair, it is best to apply it on curls as a mask and leave for 30 minutes. After that, balms and rinses can not be used - the hair will be washed and nourished, while it will not startfluff.
Great tool, according to user reviews, which is suitable for normal hair. With it, you can quickly forget about shampoos with silicones and enjoy the positive effects of natural ingredients.
