Amla Powder for Hair

For hair and scalp

A traditional fruit powder for conditioning, manageability and shine. Hair can feel smoother and easier to detangle and look livelier after rinsing, with a scalp that feels fresh and cared for.

For skin

The rinse-off face pack can leave skin feeling fresh, soft and smooth and looking radiant.

Blends with

Spierb Bhringraj, Brahmi, Aloe Vera Powder, Neem, Shikakai, Aritha and Henna. Where two powders meet, the shorter contact time sets the routine.

Hair and scalp mask

1. Place about 2–3 tablespoons of Spierb Amla Powder in a bowl.
2. Add warm water and mix to a smooth paste.
3. Apply evenly to clean, damp hair and scalp.
4. Leave on for 20–30 minutes.
5. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
6. Use up to twice a week.

Use less for short hair or a scalp-only pack and more for long or thick hair. Don't let the paste dry into a hard crust, and don't leave a powder mask on overnight.

Face pack

1. Combine 1 teaspoon of Amla Powder with 2 teaspoons of plain yoghurt or water to a creamy consistency.
2. Spread a thin layer over freshly cleansed skin, avoiding the eyes and lips.
3. Leave on for about 10 minutes, or 5 minutes for very sensitive skin, without letting it become bone-dry.
4. Remove gently with a damp cloth, then rinse with lukewarm water.
5. Follow with moisturiser. Use up to twice a week.

Blends

1 tbsp amla + 1 tbsp Bhringraj or Brahmi (2 tbsp each for long or thick hair), hydrate 5–10 minutes, about 20 minutes on damp hair. 2 tbsp amla + 1 tbsp Aloe Vera Powder, rest 10 minutes, about 20 minutes on wet hair. 2 tbsp amla + 1 tbsp Neem, 15–20 minutes. In a Shikakai or Aritha wash, 1 tbsp each, 3–5 minutes. In henna, 5–20% of the dry blend, following the henna method; never in an indigo-only paste.

Patch test

Patch test 24–48 hours before first use, and strand test as well for colour blends. Full method: how to use amla powder for hair.

Ingredients: Phyllanthus emblica fruit powder (100%).

Patch test first

Patch test 24–48 hours before first use, and strand test for colour blends. Stop using it if irritation, burning, marked itching or swelling occurs.

Using it safely

For external cosmetic use only. Do not ingest. Avoid the eyes and the immediate eye area, and the lips when using the face pack; rinse thoroughly with clean water if contact occurs. Do not apply to broken, damaged or significantly irritated scalp or skin. Avoid inhaling airborne powder — pour and mix gently. Keep out of reach of children.

Storing it

Reseal the pouch after every use and store cool and dry, away from sunlight and moisture, using clean dry utensils. Shelf life 2 years from the date of packaging. Natural powders vary in colour, aroma, texture and mixing between batches, and results vary by person.