Shikakai Powder
Part of our Herbs range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
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Shikakai Powder is made from the dried pods of Acacia concinna (Senegalia rugata), a thorny climbing shrub of the Indian forests. Its name is often translated as "fruit for hair", and for generations Indian families have washed their hair with shikakai, often together with reetha and amla, long before modern shampoos existed.
Arizone International supplies Shikakai Powder and whole shikakai pods for herbal shampoo and hair-care brands, Ayurvedic companies, natural cosmetic makers, wholesalers and exporters.
India's Traditional Hair Wash
Acacia concinna grows in the warm forests of central and southern India, including Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Its brown, wrinkled pods are collected, dried and ground into a fine brown powder. Mixed with water, the powder produces a mild lather and has a slightly tangy, earthy smell.
In many South Indian homes, a paste of shikakai, reetha and amla, sometimes with hibiscus leaves and fenugreek, was prepared every week for the traditional oil bath and hair wash. This practice is still popular among people who prefer natural hair care.
Why Shikakai Works
- Natural SaponinsShikakai pods contain saponins that create a gentle lather and lift away dirt and excess oil.
- Mildly AcidicIts low pH is gentler on the hair and scalp than many alkaline soaps.
- Leaves Natural OilsCleanses without stripping hair as harshly as some detergents, helping hair stay soft.
- Traditional Scalp CareUsed traditionally to keep the scalp clean and reduce flakes.
How to Use
For a simple hair wash, shikakai powder is mixed with warm water to form a smooth paste and massaged into wet hair and scalp, then rinsed thoroughly. Many people combine it with reetha powder for more lather and amla powder for conditioning. The powder can also be soaked and boiled to make a liquid shampoo base.
Applications
- Herbal shampoo powders and hair wash blends
- Liquid herbal shampoos and cleansers
- Hair packs and scalp treatments
- Natural body washes and soaps
- Ayurvedic hair-care formulations
- Private label natural hair-care products
Safety Notes
Shikakai is for external use only. It can sting the eyes, so avoid eye contact and rinse well with water if it happens. A patch test is recommended for sensitive skin.
Quality Parameters
- Acacia concinna pod identity
- Fineness (fine powder mixes more smoothly)
- Foaming ability and saponin content
- Moisture, sand and foreign matter
- Microbiology and heavy metals
Packaging and Storage
Shikakai Powder is packed in moisture-proof bags or retail packs. Store sealed in a cool, dry place.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
Shikakai powder is used in herbal shampoos with reetha and amla. Keep it away from the eyes, and ask for microbiology results for cosmetic use. Store it dry.
Tell us the mesh size you need for shampoos, hair packs or hair-wash powders, and we will match the grade.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of herbal hair-care ingredients. We supply Shikakai Powder, whole pods, reetha and amla, with custom blends, test reports and full export documentation.
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Specifications
- Category
- Herbs
- Physical Form
- Fine powder – 60 to 100 mesh (custom mesh on request)
- Grade Options
- Cosmetic grade (hair care)
- Packaging
- 20–25 kg multi-wall paper or HDPE bags with food-grade PE liner; smaller pouches for private label
- Country of Origin
- India
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture; keep bags closed
Applications
- Herbal shampoo powders and hair wash blends
- Liquid herbal shampoos and cleansers
- Hair packs and scalp treatments
- Natural body washes and soaps
- Ayurvedic hair-care formulations
- Private label natural hair-care products
Compliance
Shikakai is often translated as "fruit for hair".
Many people use Shikakai Powder as a natural hair wash, especially with reetha.
Shikakai gives a mild lather, and adding reetha increases foam.
Yes. We can adjust the mesh size of Shikakai Powder to your need, from coarse powder for teas to fine powder for capsules and face packs.
Yes. We offer steam-sterilised Shikakai Powder and share microbiology results so you can check it against your specification.
We export Shikakai Powder from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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