pUMPKIN cREAM | hAIR + sCALP mASK

Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and when you use it directly, you get all the natural goodness from it straight from the source. Like banana and avocado, pumpkin is another rich source of potassium and this nutrient is especially useful in promoting the re-growth of hair. This makes pumpkin one of the vegetables for hair loss.

To use: In a bowl add 1 teaspoon of your hair mask (2 teaspoons if your hair is very long or thick) with 1 tablespoon of warm water or Aloe Vera Juice. Mix the water and the hair mask together and press out all of the lumps. Add up to 1 Cup of your favorite moisturizing conditioner and/or 1 cup of your blended fresh ingredient like banana or a DIY deep conditioning hair smoothie recipe. Mix, press out or blend well to a consistency of baby food and strain. The amount of active ingredient depends on the length and thickness of your hair. Apply mix individually on each section, all the way down to the ends. Comb with wide tooth comb or fingers from ends to scalp. Leave in for minimum of 1 hour. Cover your head with a cap. Optional: Sit under a hairdryer for at least 20 minutes for deeper penetration. use as a Pre-poo treatment before washing with shampoo or Co-wash hair in sections 2-3 times with a conditioner, using cool water to make sure all ingredients are out of your hair. Use an old t-shirt or one of our tee shirt hair towels to squeeze excess water out of your hair. Apply leave-in conditioner

Natural hair mask made from our in-house freeze-dried and dehydrated fruits and plants, stocked with beneficial ingredients that will restore your hair and soothe your scalp

iNGREDIENTS: Fenugreek, Pumpkin, Goatsmilk, Neem, Aloe, Fennelseed, Flaxseed, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Calendula, Slippery Elm, Clove, Ginger, Buttermilk, Amalaki, Mango, Nut Grass, Himalayan Sliver Fir, Sweet Flag, Bonduc Nut, Haritaki, Bibitaki, Galangal, Balharitaki, Black Clay, Yellow Clay, Red Clay, Fullers Earth Clay

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Pumpkin is especially good for moisturizing dry or damaged hair. Because our hair is especially dry this should be a vegetable that should be included in your hair and facial regimens.

Pumpkin seeds boost your health abundantly, whether it is body, hair or skin. It is rich in Vitamin A, K, B (biotin), zinc and sulphur which are essentially important for your scalp’s health and hair’s strength.

Like the seeds, raw pumpkin seed oil can help improve skin tone and may be a beneficial supplement for many skin problems like acne, dry flaky skin, eczema and psoriasis. Alongside the powerful antioxidant content, the high levels of natural fats would appear to be responsible for this effect.

The fatty acids in this healthy oil assist in maintaining smooth skin tone and will help speed up the repair of dry, flaky and irritated skin. They are also important for proper moisture levels within the epidermis and normalizing skin’s oil production.

Vitamin E, especially the gamma-tocopherol version found in good concentrations in pumpkin seed oil, and carotenoids like beta-carotene, are powerful antioxidants for protecting your skin from damage and reducing the signs of aging.

Nutmeg helps in quick hair growth and adds a lustrous shine, Nutmeg works effectively to tone your hair. It also increases blood circulation in the scalp and helps hair growth. Keeping the hair shiny and silky, it adds volume to the hair.

You can get a healthy and smooth skin with the use of nutmeg. The oil extract of nutmeg is used for making lotions, scrubs and cream. It is an ideal ingredient to enhance the facial beauty.

Nutmeg is widely used for its anti-bacterial and analgesic properties. It helps in reducing wrinkles, fine lines and other signs of aging.

Cinnamon is highly anti-inflammatory and also aids in the circulation of blood. When used in the hair, this helps with removing impurities from the hair and scalp and also promotes hair growth further.

Cinnamon is also very good for treating scalp infections because of its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic properties and can be used both externally or taken internally.

Calendula contains a high amount of falconoids, which are plant-based antioxidants that protect the body against cell-damaging free radicals. Calendula has anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial effects. Soothes irritated scalp, and improves the condition of the scalp and hair.

Slippery elm is quite rich in calcium, which is essential for strengthening the hair. The presence of Amino acids encourages the growth of strong and healthy hair. It is responsible for the creation of red blood cells, which helps in the delivery of required nutrients to the hair

Fenugreek Seeds are a good source of protein and nicotinic acid that strengthen the hair shaft and prevent breakage.

Flaxseeds are full of essential nutrients – such as protein, iron, calcium, zinc, and magnesium – which are important for healthy hair growth and strength. A daily dose of flax seeds will keep you and your hair vibrant and beautiful. Omega-3 nourish the hair follicles, making hair strong and healthy from the outset. It also increases the hair elasticity – which means less breakage. Plus it helps to lower inflammation which can cause dandruff, eczema, and other scalp condition.

Aloe vera contains vitamins, antioxidants, and amino and fatty acids that moisturize your hair and scalp and reduce breakage.

Neem leaf has regenerative properties that support healthy cell division and stimulate hair follicle growth and function.

Goat Milk is rich in vitamins and lactic acid, providing deep moisture and nourishment.

Clove bud - The compound eugenol found in clove oil helps promote hair growth when applied to the roots. It can also repair, strengthen and add a healthy shine to the hair shaft when applied regularly. Clove oil is rich in beta-carotene, it boosts the tissues under your scalp and heightens blood flow.

Ginger helps improve the circulation of the scalp while also stimulating each hair follicle, which in turn promotes natural hair growth. The many vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids in ginger also contribute to strengthening your hair strands to combat hair loss, and ginger contributes to restoring moisture loss.

Buttermilk helps in strengthening the hair follicles and gives your hair a natural shine. It cleanses the scalp to keep your head clean. It fortifies your hair. Buttermilk contains essential proteins that deeply nourish the hair and boost the growth of new hair

Amalaki - By providing enough oxygen and nourishment to the hair follicles, amla makes the hair fibers strong and puts an end to the issue of hair fall.

Mango fruit - Vitamins found in mangoes promote the growth of healthy, strong, and shiny hair. Vitamin A repairs and protects hair from UV rays, which in turn provides a nourished scalp. Vitamin C produces the secretion of sebum, which is important for hair growth

Nutgrass - It is rich in fatty acids, vitamins and flavonoids which are extremely beneficial for the skin as well as hair. These properties add to the skin's radiance, and strengthens the hair with shine and volume.

Haritaki - Enriched with antioxidants like flavonoids and Vitamin C, along with terpenes, Haritaki has the power to stimulate hair follicles. It prevents the drying up of hair follicles and promotes new hair growth in areas of the scalp that have suffered from hair loss. Haritaki is extremely valuable for its role in improving hair health. It is useful for treating scalp infections like dandruff, itching and hair fall.

Bibhitaki intrinsically showcases anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties that helps in treating various scalp and hair infections like folliculitis, itching and dandruff.

Galangal's antioxidant qualities prevent free radicals from damaging the skin, allowing it to retain its suppleness. Galangal may also be used for promoting hair growth on the scalp since it improves blood circulation. Galangal juice mixed with jojoba oil is an excellent treatment for thinning hair.

Organic Black Clay exfoliates without stripping your hair while drawing out toxins, impurities, heavy metals and encouraging hair growth. Charcoal using it's antioxidant properties cleanses deep into the follicule, Removing sebum, oil and product build up.

Yellow & Red Clay - It frees skin from the sebum excess and impurities, leaving hair supple and voluminous. If you follow the anti-ageing care, you're going to like yellow clay – it slows down ageing. Yellow and red clays have similar effects but the yellow one is a bit stronger.

Multani mitti, also known as Fuller's Earth, is a clay that has cleansing benefits for the skin and hair. Its naturally absorbent properties allow it to cleanse your hair of oil while remaining gentle on your skin. It can be made into a hair mask to clean and condition your hair.