Masks & Scrubs: Natural Beauty Recipes for Ultimate Self-Care by Shiva Rose

Author:Shiva Rose
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Artisan
Published: 2019-05-10T04:00:00+00:00

Lustrous Lakshmi Mask

Named for the Hindu goddess of Fortune and prosperity, this mask adds some love to your locks as it conditions, stops dandruff, and makes your hair grow longer, stronger, and faster. It also helps to balance your three doshas, or life-giving forces: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. According to Ayurveda, when the three doshas are perfectly aligned and balanced, you are considered healthy. Fenugreek seeds are an Indian spice known for their sweet smell and helpfulness in treating hair loss and baldness. Shikakai powder comes from a common Asian shrub and is high in antioxidants like vitamins A, C, and K. It helps to balance the pH of the hair and make it shiny. Amla fruit has three times more vitamin C than an orange. It nourishes hair from the scalp to the ends. If you are having trouble finding these ingredients in your area, you can order them from Banyan Botanicals or Dual Spices (see Resources).

For

All hair types

Recommended Use

Once a month

1 tablespoon fenugreek powder

1 tablespoon shikakai powder

2 tablespoons amla fruit powder

2 tablespoons plain yogurt

In a bowl, combine the three powders and add enough water to form a paste (5 or 6 tablespoons should be enough, but add as much as you need to attain the desired consistency). Let the paste sit for a few hours. Stir in the yogurt and let the mixture sit for an hour. Apply to your hair and scalp. Leave on for an hour, then lightly shampoo.

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