Short Product Description

Bring a botanical touch to your DIY hair-care creations with Dipti Shikekai. Available as dried whole pods and powder, this herbal ingredient can be incorporated into appropriately formulated hair-care blends, soaps and personal-care preparations. Choose whole pods for processing or powder for convenient measuring and blending. For external use only.

Available Variants

Dried Shikekai Whole: Dried pods for grinding or preparing strained herbal preparations according to your formulation.

Shikekai Powder: Powdered Shikekai for convenient incorporation into DIY herbal blends and hair-care formulations.

Product Specifications

Common Names: Shikekai, Shikakai, शिकाकाई
Plant Part: Dried pods
Available Forms: Whole and Powder
Appearance: Dark brown dried pods or brown powder; natural colour and texture may vary
Odour: Characteristic herbal odour
Solubility: Does not dissolve completely in water or oil; plant particles remain and may require straining
Net Quantity: 50 g per pack
Shelf Life: Best before 24 months from packing, as stated on the label
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place, away from heat and moisture
Country of Origin: India
Packed By: Dipti Consumer Products
Intended Use: External-use DIY and personal-care formulations

Key Benefits

Adds botanical character to DIY hair-care formulations.

Powder format makes measuring and blending convenient.

Whole pods offer flexibility for processing and preparation.

Available in two forms to suit different formulation needs.

Safety Information

For external use only; do not consume. Avoid contact with eyes and inhalation of powder. Patch-test the finished preparation before wider use and discontinue if irritation occurs. Use according to a suitable formulation and keep out of reach of children. Water-based preparations intended for storage require an appropriate preservation system.

FAQs

What is Dipti Shikekai used for?

Dipti Shikekai is a botanical ingredient for DIY hair-care blends, soaps and appropriately formulated personal-care preparations.

What is the difference between Shikekai Whole and Shikekai Powder?

Shikekai Whole consists of dried pods that require processing before use. Shikekai Powder is already powdered for easier measuring and blending.

How can I use Shikekai Powder in a DIY hair-care preparation?

Use it according to a suitable formulation and rinse thoroughly after application. Prepare simple water-mixed blends fresh rather than storing them without a suitable preservative.

Does Shikekai Powder dissolve completely in water?

No. Shikekai Powder contains plant material that remains suspended or settles. Straining may be needed depending on the intended preparation.

Can Dipti Shikekai be consumed or used in herbal drinks?

No. Both Dipti Shikekai variants are labelled for external use only and are not intended for food, drinks or internal use.