Knows as Japapushpa in Sanskrit, these bright colored flowers are used to promote hair growth and preserve the hair’s natural color. It mainly contains anthocyanins and flavonoids, which promote hair growth.
Hibiscus flowers and leaves are rich in invigorating ingredients - flavonoids & amino acids. Flavonoids enhance blood circulation to your hair follicles, retransform dormant follicles into hair follicles, stimulating new hair growth. Amino acids trigger keratin production in the cells of your hair follicles, encouraging healthy hair growth.
Hibiscus plants are packed with resilient properties that keep your scalp protected from external stressors. Its impact on your scalp acts as a sunscreen to protect your hair from UVB rays. Cleansing properties of hibiscus also help balance the pH of your scalp, fight oiliness, build-up of dandruff, and activate your hair follicles.
Elevated Pitta dosha may cause premature greying of hair. Hibiscus is rich in natural pigments, antioxidants, and vitamins that can give a crimson tinge to your grey hair and bring out darker shine to your natural hair color.
Excess Kapha may cause oily dandruff flakes, and excess Vata may cause dry dandruff flakes. With anti-microbial properties, hibiscus curbs the growth of dandruff-causing yeast on your scalp, unclogs dandruff flakes from your hair follicles, and prevents dandruff recurrence.
Elevated vata dosha makes your hair dry and frizzy with split ends. Hibiscus acts as an ultra-emollient that traps moisture in your hair shafts and restores elasticity in your hair strands. Its mucilage fiber prevents breakage and conditions your hair to make it silky and smooth.
Sebaceous glands produce an oily substance called sebum to lubricate your hair. Elevated Kapha dosha triggers excess oil secretion, making your hair oily and sticky. Hibiscus balances the activity of these glands to maintain the natural moisturization of your hair.