natural reetha powder, also known by the name of aritha or soapnut is made from the dried aritha fruit.  It is a natural soap, shampoo, and cleanser that has been used for centuries to clean the body.  It is used to treat eczema, psoriasis, freckles, remove lice and as an ingredient in shampoos and cleansers.  It is great for those who have sensitive skin. Also, it is a good option for those who do not prefer using any chemicals in their hair. 

There are many health benefits of natural reetha powder. The main benefits are listed below.

• It acts as a natural shampoo and cleanser for the hair
• It is used as soap for the skin
• It conditions and nourishes the hair
• It helps fight dandruff
• It helps to clean the scalp and prevent lice
• It rejuvenates hair and improves facial complexion
• It aids in relieving skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis
• It helps fade freckles and dark spots

Apart from reetha powder, there are many other natural products including natural amla powder that you can use to make your skin and hair healthy. These products are easily available in the market. You should buy natural reetha powder from a trusted store if you want good quality. If you do so, you will get a product that contains no chemicals, preservatives, artificial colors or added color, metallics, lead, parabens and toxins.

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Henna has majestically swarmed through Asia to almost every part of the present world as an emblem of tradition and culture. Being used since 1500 B.C, henna has gained a vital significance in our religious and social rituals, and festivals and celebrations. Henna is used in different forms for different functions. Be it festivals, wedding or small family gathering, henna tattoos and designs can be commonly seen.

Derived from a bush, Lawsonia Inermis, henna is commonly known as a natural dye that is used to colour hairs and design henna tattoos on hands and feet. Now, with the change in time, the methods to apply it are too changing. Earlier, henna or mehndi was applied using hand or brush and usually simple and less complex henna tattoos were observed. But, today several new techniques can be observed easily. And henna cones are one such example for this.

Henna cones, which are a very common view in markets these days, have proved to be an intelligent approach and have greatly aided the designers in their expertise. These cones offer a better control to the manipulator while drawing out the mehndi design and enhance their efficiency. While these henna cones ensure a precise and skillful job, the complex designs and intricate lines have become a common and easy tale.

On a closing note, henna cones are not only time-efficient and less messy but they are also quite easy to use and apply, in comparison to traditional methods and approaches. With the help of such techniques and approaches, the mehndi designers’ expertise has gone beyond appraisal.

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You may have noticed a hot new rage called "White Henna"- young girls flaunting intricate mehndi designs at wedding and festivals these days on social media platforms such as Instagram pics and Facebook stories. These designs are just exactly like mehndi. Although white henna has not yet hit India in a big way, it will be good to watch when the trend will be in its full shine.

What is white henna?

As henna can never be white, unlike its name, white henna is not like henna. There are different forms of white henna such as some use a cosmetic adhesive that makeup artists use to add cosmetic attachments, while some use a water-based gel, or even tattoo paint. There are also many people who use white paint and paste which is mixed with glitter cones to flaunt designs on their body.

How to apply

You can apply it like normal henna-

·         Fill a cone with white paste and draw a design of your choice

·         Dust it with glitter powder

·         Glitter will stay on and the dust will fall off

·         Let it dry for 2-4 hours

Well, white henna cones provide an ease in applying white henna and can be the perfect choice to look great at weddings. The only thing you have to make sure is that it is not a simple design but an intricate one. An intricate white henna design along with the wedding dress can be the next bridal mehndi trend.

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Are you too worried with the ill effects of the chemical hair dyes and the other products you use? Don’t worry here’s a natural way to colour your hairs. With Lawsonia Inermis, commonly known as henna, you can colour your hair without any adverse effect. Henna is a natural plant native to South Asia, Australia and Africa and has been used as a natural hair colour for centuries. Apart from dyeing, it is also known for its conditioning effect.The natural henna powder is made through grounding the henna leaves into thin powder.

Benefits of henna

• Provides beautiful colour with no adverse effect on scalp and hair
• Enhances hair color, shine and texture
• Improves hair condition; thicker and stronger hair

The easiest way to apply henna is using your hands(wear gloves). It allows you to apply the henna directly on your scalp as well as mix it thoroughly through your hair. After applying it to your hair leave it for some time. The longer you leave it on, the more color you will get out of it.

 Lastly, henna is a natural way to have healthy, softer and stronger hairs. Using henna to colour your hair not only gives a beautiful texture but also improves the hair condition. So, enhance your curls and flaunt the latest style with the natural hair color– henna!

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