{"title":"Face Oils","description":"\u003cp\u003eOils for the face. Three to five drops at night on skin that is still damp — oil does not hydrate, it seals, and it needs water underneath it to seal in.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vitamin-e-oil","title":"Vitamin E Oil for Face, Hair \u0026 Stretch Marks – Pure Vitamin E","description":"\u003cp\u003ePure vitamin E oil for dry skin, scars, stretch marks, hair and nails. Add a few drops to your moisturiser or apply directly to problem areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eVitamin E is one of the most useful single ingredients you can keep. It is an antioxidant that supports skin repair, and it is thick enough to seal moisture into very dry areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it is used for:\u003cbr\u003e- Dry patches, cracked heels and rough elbows\u003cbr\u003e- Scars and marks — supports the skin's own repair\u003cbr\u003e- Stretch marks, especially with regular massage\u003cbr\u003e- Adding to face oils and moisturisers for extra nourishment\u003cbr\u003e- Cuticles and brittle nails\u003cbr\u003e- Hair ends, to reduce splitting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to use:\u003cbr\u003eFace: 2-3 drops at night, or mix a drop into your moisturiser.\u003cbr\u003eScars and stretch marks: massage a few drops into the area daily for at least 8 weeks.\u003cbr\u003eHair: apply to the ends before washing.\u003cbr\u003eNails: one drop rubbed into each cuticle at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin E is thick. Use sparingly, and dilute in a lighter oil if your skin is oily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatch test before first use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 30ml\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: Vitamin E (tocopherol).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47740547170601,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/4_8ecff227-336d-44c0-b4dc-d4c82c24fb1f.png?v=1748854307"},{"product_id":"brown-castor-oil-for-hair","title":"Cold Pressed Castor Oil for Hair Growth \u0026 Lashes","description":"\u003cp\u003eCastor oil is thick, sticky and genuinely difficult to wash out — and it remains one of the most used hair oils in India, because it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe trick nobody tells you is that you are meant to dilute it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCold pressed from the seeds of \u003cem\u003eRicinus communis\u003c\/em\u003e. Brown castor oil is the plain cold pressed version — pale yellow to light brown, unroasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is around 90% ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid found in almost nothing else, and that is what makes it behave differently from every other carrier oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHair thickness and density\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common reason people buy it. Used on the scalp over months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEyelashes and eyebrows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastor oil's best-known use, and the one with the strongest word of mouth behind it. A tiny amount along the lash line at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEdges and thinning hairline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMassaged into the hairline and temples, where hair thins first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScalp conditioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy and occlusive, which suits a dry, tight scalp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDry skin, cracked heels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick enough to seal moisture in overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDilute It — Here Is Why\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeat castor oil is so viscous that it coats hair in a film shampoo struggles to lift. People end up washing three times, which strips everything, and conclude castor oil damaged their hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScalp treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 part castor to 2 parts coconut or almond oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery dry hair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 part castor to 1 part olive oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLashes and brows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeat, a tiny amount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeels and elbows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor hair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix 1 part castor with 2 parts coconut oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm slightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection the hair and apply to the scalp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassage 10 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork the rest through the lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave 1-2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShampoo on dry oiled hair first\u003c\/strong\u003e, then wet and lather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwice a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith castor oil the dry-shampoo-first step is not optional. It is the difference between one wash and four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor lashes and brows\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove all eye makeup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut one drop on a clean spoolie or cotton bud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe most of it off — you want barely any\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweep along the lash line and through the brows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave overnight, rinse in the morning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery night. Give it eight to twelve weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse far less than feels right.\u003c\/strong\u003e Too much migrates into the eye overnight and you will wake with puffy lids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrown or Black Castor Oil?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrown (this one)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold pressing raw seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoasting seeds before pressing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale yellow to light brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDark brown to black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore alkaline, from the ash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral hair and scalp, lashes, skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThicker, coarser hair; edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGentler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStronger, can be drying\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrown is the better starting point and the more versatile of the two. See our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-castor-oil\"\u003eBlack Castor Oil\u003c\/a\u003e if you have thick or coarse hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Tell Good Castor Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale yellow to light brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, clear rather than cloudy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery thick\u003c\/strong\u003e — it should pour slowly. Thin, runny castor oil has been cut with something\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaint, slightly nutty smell\u003c\/strong\u003e. Harsh or chemical means solvent extracted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e on the label, not \"refined\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1-2:\u003c\/strong\u003e hair feels thicker and heavier, scalp less dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-6 weeks:\u003c\/strong\u003e less breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8-12 weeks:\u003c\/strong\u003e lashes and brows look fuller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-6 months:\u003c\/strong\u003e visible difference at the hairline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it neat on my hair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou can, but it is very hard to wash out. Dilute it 1:2 with coconut or almond oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it actually grow lashes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt conditions them, reduces breakage, and makes them look fuller and darker. It is not a prescription lash serum and nothing herbal is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it get in my eyes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnly if you use too much. One drop, most of it wiped off, along the lash line and not on the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it so hard to wash out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIts viscosity. Shampoo dry oiled hair before wetting it and the problem mostly disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often for hair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwice a week, diluted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on my face?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is heavy and comedogenic for some people. Fine on dry patches; patch test before using it broadly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dilute 1 part castor to 2 parts carrier oil. Massage into the scalp. Leave 1-2 hours. Shampoo on dry hair first. For lashes, a trace amount on a clean spoolie at night.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor external use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid getting it into the eyes. Patch test before first use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDilute it with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/virgin-coconut-oil\"\u003eVirgin Coconut Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, or see our ready-made \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eyelash-eyebrow-growth-serum\"\u003eEyelash \u0026amp; Eyebrow Growth Serum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47740587508009,"sku":"","price":140.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/Untitled_design_13.png?v=1748856486"},{"product_id":"moroccan-argan-oil","title":"Pure Moroccan Argan Oil for Hair, Skin \u0026 Frizz","description":"\u003cp\u003eArgan is the one oil on this list that is genuinely expensive, and the reason is simple arithmetic: it takes around 30kg of fruit, hand-cracked, to produce one litre of oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat cost is also why most of what sells as \"argan oil\" is a few percent argan in something cheaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCold pressed from the kernels of \u003cem\u003eArgania spinosa\u003c\/em\u003e, a tree that grows in southwestern Morocco and essentially nowhere else. The kernels are cracked by hand — the shells are too hard for machines to handle without damaging the kernel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is high in oleic and linoleic acid, vitamin E and sterols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrizz and flyaways\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArgan's signature use. A few drops on damp or dry hair smooths the cuticle without weight, which is why it became the salon standard for finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is unusually good at this, and the effect is immediate rather than cumulative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDry and damaged ends\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsorbs quickly and softens without leaving hair greasy, which heavier oils cannot manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFace and skin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight, fast-absorbing and non-greasy. One of the few oils that suits combination skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNails and cuticles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drop massaged in nightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It — Use Less Than You Think\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArgan is light but concentrated. Two or three drops is a full application for shoulder-length hair. More than that and it stops looking shiny and starts looking greasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a leave-in for frizz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-3 drops into your palm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRub your hands together to warm it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth over \u003cstrong\u003edamp\u003c\/strong\u003e mid-lengths and ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not touch the scalp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a finishing oil on dry hair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-2 drops, on the ends only, to tame flyaways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a pre-wash treatment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 tablespoon through the lengths, left 1 hour, then washed. Once a week for dry hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOn the face\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2-3 drops pressed into damp skin at night. It absorbs in under a minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeat protection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drop before blow-drying adds a small amount of protection and a lot of shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Tell Real Argan Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most commonly adulterated oil we sell, so it is worth being able to judge it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale golden yellow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep gold or orange means roasted argan, which is the culinary grade and not for skin. Colourless means it has been cut with something\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaint, slightly nutty smell\u003c\/strong\u003e that fades within minutes of application. Strongly nutty means culinary grade; no smell at all means refined or blended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsorbs in under a minute\u003c\/strong\u003e leaving no film. If it sits greasy on the skin, it is mostly something else\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark glass bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, never plastic or clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eArgania spinosa\u003c\/em\u003e kernel oil. If there is a carrier oil listed first, you are buying the carrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice.\u003c\/strong\u003e Real argan cannot be cheap. Hand-cracked kernels and a tree that grows in one region do not produce a budget oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCosmetic or Culinary?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth exist and they are not interchangeable. Culinary argan is made from roasted kernels — deeper gold, strongly nutty, used on Moroccan food. Cosmetic argan is unroasted, paler and far milder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your \"argan oil for hair\" smells strongly of toasted nuts, you have the food grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo or three drops. Almost everyone uses too much the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp or dry hair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDamp for frizz control, which is when it works best. Dry for a quick finish on flyaways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on my scalp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou can, but it is wasted there — argan's value is on the lengths and ends. Use a cheaper oil on the scalp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it make my face oily?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is one of the lighter facial oils and absorbs quickly. It suits combination skin better than most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it so expensive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAround 30kg of hand-cracked fruit per litre, from a tree that grows in one region of one country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, on hair and skin. A few drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm 2-3 drops between the palms. Smooth over damp mid-lengths and ends. For skin, press into damp skin at night.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e All hair types, especially frizzy and dry; all skin types\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor external use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Patch test before first use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, dark place. Keep tightly closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a finishing oil after washing out our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bhringraj-oil\"\u003eBhringraj Oil\u003c\/a\u003e, or alongside \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kumkumadi-oil\"\u003eKumkumadi Oil\u003c\/a\u003e in a night routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49549211009321,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/arganoilgraphic_203a6772-83c0-46e0-9128-295d8f6c09c9.png?v=1746164526"},{"product_id":"kumkumadi-oil","title":"Kumkumadi Oil for Glowing Skin \u0026 Dark Spots – Saffron Face Oil | Kumkumadi Tailam","description":"\u003cp\u003eKumkumadi tailam is the most celebrated face oil in Ayurveda, described in classical texts and named after its key ingredient — kumkuma, or saffron. Ours is prepared as a herbal infusion in a sesame oil base, the traditional method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey ingredients include saffron for brightening, sandalwood for cooling and calming, manjistha and licorice for uneven tone, and lotus for hydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it does for skin:\u003cbr\u003e- Brightens dull skin and brings a natural glow\u003cbr\u003e- Fades dark spots, acne marks and pigmentation\u003cbr\u003e- Helps lighten dark circles\u003cbr\u003e- Softens fine lines\u003cbr\u003e- Hydrates without heaviness\u003cbr\u003e- Calms redness and irritation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to use:\u003cbr\u003eCleanse and pat dry. Take 2-3 drops on your fingertips, warm between your palms, and press gently onto the face and neck. Massage in upward strokes for a minute. Leave overnight and wash in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse every night. Oily skin types can use 1-2 drops, 4-5 nights a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor dark spots, apply one extra drop directly to the mark. For dark circles, tap half a drop under the eye with your ring finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to expect: softer, more hydrated skin within 1-2 weeks. Visible glow by 3-4 weeks. Dark spots begin fading around 6-8 weeks. Best results at three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatch test before first use. Avoid if you have a sesame allergy. Use sunscreen if applying during the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 15ml\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: Saffron, sandalwood, manjistha, licorice, lotus and other classical herbs infused in sesame oil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49549265207593,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/kumkumadioil.png?v=1746164515"},{"product_id":"aloevera_oil","title":"Aloe Vera Oil for Dry Scalp, Dandruff \u0026 Skin – Herbal Infused Oil | 30ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAloe vera infused into a light carrier oil. It is the one herbal oil in the range that is genuinely non-greasy, which makes it the one people reach for when they want to oil their scalp without committing to a wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAloe is cooling. That is the whole reason it works on an angry, itchy scalp where a heavier oil would make things worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAloe vera infused into a carrier oil. Not aloe gel, and not aloe juice — infusing it into oil gives you something that stays on the scalp and absorbs, rather than drying into a film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDry, itchy scalp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts best use. Aloe calms the itch and the oil stops the tightness, and it does not sit heavy the way coconut or castor would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFlaking and dandruff\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood where the flaking comes from dryness. If the flaking is greasy and yellowish, that is usually yeast and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pure-neem-oil\"\u003eneem oil\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/undiluted-tea-tree-essential-oil\"\u003etea tree\u003c\/a\u003e is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDry, frizzy hair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few drops through the ends. It is light enough not to make fine hair limp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDry and irritated skin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA body oil for dry skin, and the traditional thing to reach for after sun or heat exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a carrier for essential oils\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighter than coconut, so it suits a facial blend better. Four or five drops of an essential oil in two tablespoons of this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor hair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm the bottle in your hands or stand it in warm water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart the hair and apply along each parting with your fingertips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassage the scalp for 5–10 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave 1–2 hours, or overnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash out with a mild shampoo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo or three times a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor skin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few drops onto clean, slightly damp skin and massage until absorbed. Damp skin absorbs oil far better than dry skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor frizz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo drops rubbed between the palms and smoothed over the ends only. More than that and it looks oily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This and Not Coconut Oil?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAloe Vera Oil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoconut Oil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight, absorbs quickly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavier, sits longer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharacter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItchy, irritated scalp; a quick oiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-wash protection, deep oiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWashes out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds a dry shampoo first\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the best-evidenced pre-wash treatment, use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/virgin-coconut-hair-oil\"\u003ecoconut\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want something you can put on a scalp on a Tuesday night and not regret, use this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFree From\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParabens, mineral oil, artificial fragrance, silicones and sulphates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it greasy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is the lightest oil in the range. Used sparingly it absorbs rather than sitting on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on my face?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, and it is one of the better choices for that — light, cooling and not heavily comedogenic. Patch test first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAloe vera oil or aloe vera gel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGel for a cooling layer on the skin that dries in. Oil for the scalp, for massage, and for anywhere you want it to stay put. See our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aloe-vera-gel\"\u003eAloe Vera Gel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I leave it overnight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It washes out more easily than most oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it help hair growth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt keeps the scalp comfortable and reduces breakage, which helps. For growth specifically, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rosemary-essential-oil\"\u003erosemary\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bhringraj-hair-oil\"\u003ebhringraj\u003c\/a\u003e are the ones with the tradition behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30ml\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm slightly. Massage into the scalp for 5–10 minutes. Leave 1–2 hours or overnight. Wash out.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e All hair and skin types\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor external use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid contact with eyes. Patch test before first use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52668073410857,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/aloevera.jpg?v=1770976812"},{"product_id":"moringa-oil","title":"Pure Moringa Oil for Hair \u0026 Face — Cold Pressed Ben Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoringa is the oil to reach for when every other oil feels too heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is light, it absorbs in under a minute, and it suits fine hair and combination skin — the two things most hair and face oils are wrong for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCold pressed from the seeds of \u003cem\u003eMoringa oleifera\u003c\/em\u003e, the drumstick tree that grows across India. Historically it was called ben oil, after the behenic acid it contains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is around 70% oleic acid, which gives it the light texture, and it is unusually high in antioxidants — which is why it is one of the most oxidation-resistant oils available. A bottle of moringa keeps far longer than most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFine hair that other oils weigh down\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts main advantage. Moringa conditions without the heaviness of coconut, olive or castor, so fine hair can actually use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAgeing and dull skin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh antioxidant content and fast absorption make it one of the better facial oils, including for combination skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScalp health\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight enough to use on an oily scalp, where heavier oils are a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDry ends and frizz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of drops on the ends, similar to argan but less expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a carrier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts stability makes it an excellent base for essential oils — blends made with moringa go rancid far more slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor hair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm a tablespoon between the palms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassage into the scalp for 5-10 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork the remainder through the lengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave 1 hour, or overnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash out with a mild shampoo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwice a week. It washes out far more easily than heavier oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a leave-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2-3 drops smoothed over damp ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor the face\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3-4 drops pressed into damp skin at night. It absorbs quickly and leaves no film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a carrier for essential oils\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 tablespoons moringa with 4-5 drops of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rosemary-essential-oil\"\u003erosemary\u003c\/a\u003e makes a light growth blend that suits fine hair, where a coconut base would be too heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMoringa vs Argan vs Coconut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoringa\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eArgan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCoconut\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbsorbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine hair, face, oily scalp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrizz, shine, finishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-wash protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf argan appeals but the price does not, moringa is the closest sensible alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Tell Good Moringa Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale yellow to light golden\u003c\/strong\u003e, clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery faint, mildly nutty smell.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moringa is one of the least aromatic oils — a strong smell means fragrance was added or the oil has turned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight and non-greasy\u003c\/strong\u003e, absorbing in under a minute. If it sits on the skin, it has been blended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMay solidify in cold weather\u003c\/strong\u003e — normal, from the behenic acid. Warm the bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e stated on the label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It Suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood for:\u003c\/strong\u003e fine or thin hair, oily scalps, combination and mature skin, anyone who dislikes how heavy most oils feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess good for:\u003c\/strong\u003e very coarse or very dry hair, which generally wants something heavier like olive or castor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it weigh my hair down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is one of the lightest options available, which is its main point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it on my face?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It is light, absorbs fast and suits combination skin, which most facial oils do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwice a week on hair. Daily on skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy has it gone cloudy or solid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBehenic acid solidifies in cold weather. Warm the bottle in your hands. It is a sign of a genuine unprocessed oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it go rancid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFar more slowly than most. Moringa is one of the most oxidation-resistant oils there is, which is why it is used as a carrier in blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it the same as drumstick oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Moringa is the drumstick tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Massage into the scalp and hair. Leave 1 hour or overnight. Wash out. For skin, press 3-4 drops into damp skin at night.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine hair, oily scalps, combination and mature skin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor external use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Patch test before first use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, dark place. May solidify in cold weather — warm gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a light base for our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/essential-oils\"\u003eessential oils\u003c\/a\u003e, or as a cheaper alternative to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/moroccan-argan-oil\"\u003eMoroccan Argan Oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53463393796393,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/morniga3.jpg?v=1788233163"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.ayurvedaamrita.org\/collections\/face-oils.oembed","provider":"Ayurveda Amrita","version":"1.0","type":"link"}