{"product_id":"herbs-shikekai","title":"Herbs - Shikekai","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort Product Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Variants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried Shikekai Whole:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dried pods for grinding or preparing strained herbal preparations according to your formulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShikekai Powder:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Powdered Shikekai for convenient incorporation into DIY herbal blends and hair-care formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names: Shikekai, Shikakai, शिकाकाई\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Part: Dried pods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Forms: Whole and Powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance: Dark brown dried pods or brown powder; natural colour and texture may vary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOdour: Characteristic herbal odour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolubility: Does not dissolve completely in water or oil; plant particles remain and may require straining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNet Quantity: 50 g per pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShelf Life: Best before 24 months from packing, as stated on the label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place, away from heat and moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Origin: India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacked By: Dipti Consumer Products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended Use: External-use DIY and personal-care formulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdds botanical character to DIY hair-care formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowder format makes measuring and blending convenient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole pods offer flexibility for processing and preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in two forms to suit different formulation needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Dipti Shikekai used for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDipti Shikekai is a botanical ingredient for DIY hair-care blends, soaps and appropriately formulated personal-care preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between Shikekai Whole and Shikekai Powder?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShikekai Whole consists of dried pods that require processing before use. Shikekai Powder is already powdered for easier measuring and blending.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow can I use Shikekai Powder in a DIY hair-care preparation?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Shikekai Powder dissolve completely in water?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Shikekai Powder contains plant material that remains suspended or settles. Straining may be needed depending on the intended preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan Dipti Shikekai be consumed or used in herbal drinks?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Both Dipti Shikekai variants are labelled for external use only and are not intended for food, drinks or internal use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dipti Consumer Products","offers":[{"title":"Shikekai \/ 100 g","offer_id":67611978760377,"sku":"HR-DRI-SHI-100","price":80.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shikekai \/ 250 g","offer_id":67611978793145,"sku":"HR-DRI-SHI-250","price":160.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shikekai \/ 1 kg","offer_id":67642034979001,"sku":"HR-DRI-SHI-001","price":520.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Shikekai Powder \/ 100 g","offer_id":67611978825913,"sku":"HR-POW-SHI-100","price":80.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shikekai Powder \/ 250 g","offer_id":67611978858681,"sku":"HR-POW-SHI-250","price":160.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shikekai Powder \/ 1 kg","offer_id":67642035011769,"sku":"HR-POW-SHI-001","price":520.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/4923\/8457\/files\/Shikekai.png?v=1790754286","url":"https:\/\/dipticonsumers.in\/products\/herbs-shikekai","provider":"Dipti Consumer Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}