Ayurvedic Hair Rinse

This aromatic herbal hair rinse is infused with a blend of hair loving Ayurvedic Herbs.  Haritaki Powder has astringent properties that help to balance the hair's moisture.  Hibiscus Petal Powder is great for the scalp.  It helps to nourish, condition, and stimulate the hair at its roots,  improving scalp condition which can lead to the growth of happier, healthier hair.  This rinse also includes two staple hair rinse ingredients, Apple Cider Vinegar and Rosemary Hydrosol.  Apple Cider helps to cleanse the hair, removing residue and buildup left over from everyday shampoos, conditioners, and hair products.  It also helps to balance the ph of the scalp and hair.  Rosemary Hydrosol adds shine, balance, and stimulation.

This rinse has a very potent, herbaceous aroma.  If the scent is too intense for you, try adding a few drops of Jasmine Absolute, Rose Essential Oil, or Lavender Essential Oil to an equal amount of Polysorbate 20, and mixing it into the rinse.

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Ayurvedic Hair Rinse
Makes about 16 ounces

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Distilled Water
2 tablespoons Haritaki Powder
2 tablespoons Hibiscus Petal Powder
1/2 cup Rosemary Hydrosol
1/2 cup Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

You Will Also Need
A Cheesecloth or a Large Tea Bag

Directions
Bring 1/2 cups of Distilled Water to a boil, add powdered herbs and stir well.  Reduce heat to low simmer, cover, and allow to gently boil for 30 minutes.  Remove the mixture from heat and allow to cool completely.  After the infusion has cooled completely, strain it through a cheesecloth and into a mixing bowl or pitcher.  The mixture may have to be strained more than once to remove all of the plant material. 

Alternatively, you can add the powdered herbs to a Large Tea Bag to avoid the messy process of straining the herbs.  Using an iron, seal the Hibiscus Petal Powder and Haritaki Powder into a Large Tea Bag prior to beginning this recipe.  Boil the water, add the tea bag, reduce to simmer, and allow the water to gently boil (covered) for thirty minutes.  Allow the mixture to cool completely before removing the tea bag and moving on the next step.

Add the Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and Rosemary Hydrosol to the mixing bowl or pitcher and stir well.  If you are adding any optional scent to the rinse, do so now.  Pour the mixture into snap or disc cap bottles.

Usage and Packaging
PET or HDPE Plastic Bottles with Snap or Disc Caps make great applicators for herbal hair rinses.  After shampooing, simply douse your hair with the rinse, allowing all of your hair to be saturated.  You may rinse your hair again with water, or leave the mixture in your hair.  While the scent of the vinegar and rosemary will wear off after your hair has dried, the Ayurvedic herbs may leave a slight aroma in your hair if you choose not to rinse.

Comments

[Beautiful Life]

I could really see this working...it a MUST TRY for me. i normally do a hair rinse with 50/50 ACV and bottle water, I add a few drops of Rosemary essential oil about 1-2 drops. stir and apply to my hair after my co wash. this a great alternative so much more Luxurious, thanks again for all the great ideas.

[Emmy Gabriel]

I adore vinegar rinses.  They are a great pairing to natural shampoos or shampoo bars too. Actually, they are more like a must have, in my opinion.  Last winter my hair care duo consisted of an amazing handmade lemongrass and beer shampoo bar and a rotating variety of Apple Cider Vinegar Rinses.  My hair and scalp were practically waxing poetic.