{"product_id":"reetha-powder","title":"Reetha Powder – Natural Soapnut Hair Wash | 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eReetha — soapnut — is the cleanser in the traditional Indian hair wash. It is where the lather comes from, and it is strong enough that it is almost never used on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReetha is high in saponins, which is to say it genuinely cleans. It lifts oil and build-up the way a mild shampoo would, without sulphates and without stripping colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn its own it can leave hair dry. That is why the classical mix is \u003cstrong\u003etwo parts \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shikakai-powder\"\u003eshikakai\u003c\/a\u003e to one part reetha\u003c\/strong\u003e — shikakai softens what reetha cleans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe traditional wash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo tablespoons shikakai, one tablespoon reetha, one tablespoon \u003ca href=\"\/products\/amla-powder\"\u003eamla\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm water to a thin, pourable paste. Rest twenty minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork into a wet scalp, massage two to three minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse extremely thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a clarifying wash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReetha alone, once a month, strips heavy oil or product build-up — including a stubborn oiling that will not wash out. Follow it with a conditioner or an oil, because it will leave hair squeaky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBeyond hair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReetha is also the traditional detergent for washing silk and woollens, and for cleaning gold and silver jewellery. A spoon in warm water is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep It Out of Your Eyes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReetha stings sharply. Tilt your head back when rinsing and keep children's eyes well clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100g · Pure reetha, no fillers\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 Airtight and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47740732637481,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/45_d9ab155f-0070-4a1b-b610-f1fd73e6736b.png?v=1748931440","url":"https:\/\/www.ayurvedaamrita.org\/products\/reetha-powder","provider":"Ayurveda Amrita","version":"1.0","type":"link"}