Brahmi Powder and Herbal Washes for a Calm, Fresh Scalp
Comfortable-feeling roots and clean, manageable lengths are a good foundation for a haircare routine. Brahmi powder has a long history in Ayurvedic scalp care, while shikakai powder and aritha powder are traditionally used in herbal washes. Neem, Tulsi and Gotu Kola offer other botanical options, depending on your preference.
Choose a short Brahmi powder mask or a wash made with the cleansing powders, and mix only what you need. Keep the paste away from your eyes, rinse thoroughly and follow the product instructions. A simple routine is often easier to maintain than one with too many steps.
Which Scalp Powder Is Right for You?
| How your scalp feels | Powder | Why you'll love it |
|---|---|---|
| Dry and itchy | Brahmi Powder for Hair & Scalp Care | Our brahmi powder helps soothe dryness and conditions as it works, leaving hair soft and manageable. |
| Oily at the roots, with product build-up | Aritha (Soap Nut) Powder | Also called reetha. Our aritha powder whips into a natural lather for a deep, fresh cleanse. Lovely for oily, normal and combination hair. |
| Ready for a gentle, everyday cleanse | Shikakai Powder | Our shikakai powder lifts oil and buildup while maintaining your natural moisture balance, so your hair rinses clean and soft. |
| Itchy and flaky-feeling | Neem | Pure neem leaf with an earthy, green aroma. Helps soothe an itchy, flaky-feeling scalp, and blends beautifully with Brahmi. |
| Dry and sensitive | Gotu Kola | Centella asiatica leaf. The gentle choice for a scalp that likes a soft touch, and a lovely partner for Brahmi. |
| In need of a fresh, balanced feel | Tulsi | Holy basil with a clean, herbal aroma. Helps keep the scalp feeling fresh and balanced. |
Why You'll Love Our Brahmi Powder and Scalp Herbs
- Cleanse and soothe from one shelf. Wash with our shikakai powder or Aritha, then follow with a brahmi powder mask to comfort. Mix and match until the blend feels just right for your scalp.
- A soft lather straight from the plant. Aritha, also known as reetha or soap nut, foams naturally when you add warm water. Hair feels light, bouncy and properly clean.
- Calm comfort after every mask. Our brahmi powder and Gotu Kola feel cool and soothing on a dry scalp, and hair rinses softer and is easier to comb.
- Pure, single herbs, triple-sifted. No added colours, fragrance or preservatives. Our brahmi powder mixes to a smooth paste that spreads easily along each parting and rinses out cleanly.
- Rooted in Ayurvedic tradition. Brahmi, Shikakai and Aritha have been part of Indian hair rituals for generations. Every powder is PETA-certified, vegan, and cruelty-free, from a UK family business with over 40 years of Ayurvedic care.
What's in Each Scalp Powder
| Powder | What it does | Blend it with |
|---|---|---|
| Brahmi | Our brahmi powder helps soothe a dry, itchy scalp and conditions hair for softness and manageability. | Warm water, plus Neem or Gotu Kola for a soothing scalp mask |
| Shikakai (Acacia concinna) | Gently cleanses, lifting oil and build-up while keeping natural moisture balance. | Warm water, plus Aritha for more lather |
| Aritha (reetha, soap nut) | Creates a natural lather for a deep cleanse of oil and build-up. | Warm water and Shikakai |
| Neem (Azadirachta indica) | Helps soothe an itchy, flaky-feeling scalp. | Warm water and Brahmi |
| Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) | Soothes a dry, itchy-feeling scalp with a gentle touch. | Warm water and Brahmi |
| Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) | Helps keep the scalp feeling clean and balanced. | Warm water, plus Neem or Shikakai |
How to Use Brahmi Powder and Herbal Washes at Home
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1. Patch test | Before first use, dab a little paste on your inner elbow and wait 24 hours. |
| 2. Mix a soothing mask | Stir 2 to 3 tablespoons of brahmi powder, on its own or with Neem or Gotu Kola, into warm water until it's as smooth as yoghurt. |
| 3. Apply and relax | Part your hair into sections and smooth the paste along each parting with your fingertips. Leave for 20 to 30 minutes, perhaps with a warm towel around your shoulders. |
| 4. Wash with a herbal paste | Mix equal spoons of shikakai powder and aritha powder with warm water, massage into your scalp until it lathers, then rinse well. Keep the lather away from your eyes. |
| 5. Finish | Rinse until the water runs clear. For extra softness, follow with a few drops of hair oil on the ends. |
| How often | A brahmi powder mask once a week and a herbal wash once or twice a week suit most scalps. |
Three Easy Scalp Recipes to Try
- The calming Sunday mask. 2 tablespoons of brahmi powder and 1 tablespoon of Gotu Kola, mixed with warm water. Smooth along each parting, relax for half an hour, then rinse. Cool, soothing and lovely after a long week.
- The fresh herbal wash. 1 tablespoon each of shikakai powder and aritha powder with warm water, whisked until it foams. Massage in, rinse, and enjoy hair that feels clean and bouncy.
- The green comfort mask. 2 tablespoons of brahmi powder, 1 tablespoon of neem, and a pinch of Tulsi with warm water. A soothing, earthy blend for an itchy, flaky scalp.
Choose your brahmi powder and herbal washes above and treat your scalp to something calm and fresh. For a pre-wash scalp massage, explore our Ayurvedic hair oils, including our scalp oils. For masks beyond the scalp, browse our natural hair powders, a soothing hair mask for dry hair or our natural hair growth powders, and find every herb in our full natural powders range.
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