An ayurvedic hair and face mask
This past long weekend brought with it a great opportunity to rest, refresh and rejuvenate. I used this time to take a break from the hustle and bustle of my everyday life by nourishing my hair and skin; practicing some much needed self-care using incredible Ayuverdic herbs and simple kitchen ingredients.
Practicing acts of care like this are truly essential to come back to ourselves and honour the temples that are our bodies.
For a scalp treatment I used a blend of amla powder, shatavari powder and gingelly oil.
Amla, also known as the Indian Gooseberry is rich in Vitamin C, with 100 grams of berries holding the equivalent of 20 oranges. Vitamin C helps with skin cell regeneration
and hair growth.
Gingelly oil is a form of sesame oil that smooths hair strands and promotes hair health. Fatty acids in the oil travel deep into the scalp, reducing inflammation and irritation that causes hair fall and thinning.
For a face mask, I mixed powdered amla and shatavari into a blend with natural yoghurt.
Shatavari is a member of the asparagus family and is known for being a tonic herb, excellent for women's health and scalp conditioning, as well as having antioxidant properties for safe anti-aging skin care.
These are ingredients that we often use in clinic or as a part of a treatment plan. If you would like to organise a consult, treatment or purchase a blend of these products, please contact us via email, phone.. or drop by at our clinic to have a browse!