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The summer heat is bad news for your hair as your lush hair loses moisture and becomes dry and brittle. Also, hair problems like dandruff can add to the discomfort of the scorching heat. It is important to take care of your hair during summers by nourishing and moisturising it. An age-old Ayurvedic remedy to get back the lost shine of your hair is to mix buttermilk and triphala churna together and soak it overnight. This DIY remedy not only helps in keeping your hair smooth and shiny, but also strengthens them from the roots. Apart from thoroughly cleaning the scalp, it also prevents premature greying of hair. (Also read: 10 Ayurvedic Remedies to Beat the Heat and Stay Cool)
The lactic acid in buttermilk is a mild alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps exfoliate the scalp and remove dead skin cells. It also strengthens your hair.
Triphala powder is a popular ingredient for hair masks, as it contains the properties of three wonderful herbs – Haritaki, Bibhitaki and Amla – in equal proportions.
Ayurveda expert Dr Dixa Bhavsar Savaliya said in her latest Instagram post, “This recipe of takara (buttermilk) has helped many of my patients deal with hair problems like dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema. It can also be used by people who do not have any hair problems to occasionally cleanse their scalp and maintain or improve the health of their hair.”
Recipe for making buttermilk and triphala mask
- Take 500 ml buttermilk and add 1 tablespoon of Triphala powder to it. Mix it well and keep it overnight.
- The next morning, wash your hair with this buttermilk and then wash it with a mild shampoo.
How often to use it
For dandruff: twice a week
For psoriasis: Three times a week
For seborrheic dermatitis: Twice a week
Benefits of Buttermilk and Triphala Hair Mask
- Each ingredient in Triphala is packed with hair care properties.
- Amla is high in vitamin C and has immunity-boosting and heat-fighting properties. It helps strengthen your hair.
- Haritaki contains antioxidants that slow down hair decay and help slow down the process of premature graying.
- Bibhitaki has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties that eventually get rid of dandruff and cleanse the scalp.
- Buttermilk, on the other hand, soothes and nourishes the itchy scalp with its moisturizing properties.
- The probiotics present in buttermilk help maintain a healthy scalp by balancing the natural pH level. It helps fight dandruff and prevent its recurrence, keeping your scalp free of flakes and healthy.
- If you are also troubled by your dry hair, then try this very easy and effective hair care solution.
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