Indian Gooseberry has a permanent place in all hair care products and recipes in the Asian Countries. Now, you can prepare your very own Gooseberry-based Hair Oil at home.
You would have probably heard that Alternative Medicine recipes are complicated and need a lot of practice and learning. But we’ve added quite a few recipes that are quite simple and effective.
In that line, we’re adding another recipe today – DIY Indian Gooseberry Based Hair Oil. This recipe isn’t very difficult and you hardly need many ingredients. So, let’s get started, shall we?
Ingredients
Indian Gooseberry Powder – 150 Grams.
Water – 4 Liters.
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil – 200 Ml.
Instructions
Add ½ the quantity of Indian Gooseberry to 4 Liters Water and bring to a boil.
Let it continue boiling, till you get a concoction that ‘s reduced to 1/4th – about a liter. Filter and set aside.
Now, prepare a thick paste with the remaining Gooseberry Powder and set aside.
Add the Coconut Oil to a deep iron kadai along with Gooseberry Paste and the Concoction you prepared.
Bring the ingredients to a boil and simmer it.
Let it simmer till all the water evaporates – there shouldn’t any moisture left.
Now, let the oil cool down.
Filter using a cheesecloth and squeeze out the oil fully.
Transfer it to a sterilized bottle and use as needed.
How to Use the Oil?
You would need about 2 Tbsp. for a use, or more depending on your hair volume.
Massage your scalp with this oil for a few minutes. Work your way to the tips and let the oil sit for 25 – 45 minutes.
Wash your hair with Herbal Hair Wash Powder, or Herbal Shampoo.
Shelf Life
This lasts a year or more for me.
Use a sterilized spoon or spatula to remove the oil for your use and keep the oil jar closed – close it right after use. The more sterilized you keep it the longer it will last.
How Often Can you Use the Oil?
Use this twice a week for best results.
Why These Ingredients?
Indian Gooseberry is rich in Antioxidants, Vitamin C and essential fatty acids, all nutrients that work together to improve your scalp’s health and nourish your roots. This oil is prepared the traditional way and curbs hair fall, promotes hair growth and nourishes your hair and scalp. What’s not to like about it?
Tips to Tweak the Recipe
You can add Castor Oil to this recipe – it strengthens hair, improves hair volume and promotes hair growth.
You can also add other hair and scalp beneficial ingredients like Holy Basil, Hibisicus, Margosa, False Daisy, Spikenard, Lemon or Orange Peel, etc.
The best part about the recipe is that it is effective but quite easy to prepare. Do try out this hair oil and keep us posted with your results and successful tweaks. We love to hear about your suggestions, or if you have questions. If you don’t have time for DIY Recipes, we have you covered with an entire range of premium, Argan-based hair care products from HY Vitamins.
