Description

Hair care is something we do especially when we are going for an outing or occasion. Some ladies do care their hair throughout the year. But some of us do not have to care our hair on a regular basis. Caring hair means using shampoo and conditioners that are available in the market. But, that is not a good remedy. These days the shampoos available in the market are filled with chemicals. You might not see your hair damage initially but gradually you can view several problems cropping up in your hair. The best way to avoid such problem is the natural way of hair care. All you need to do is avail the natural soap. The soap nuts or Kunkudukai is a great remedy which you can practically experience after few days of use.
Kunkudukai

is commonly used as a natural alternative to shampoo in southern part of India. It is known by different names like Kunkudukaya,

Soap nuts are a kind of fruit that grows on a medium sized deciduous tree. The ripen fruits are sold in the market as aritha. It has a soapy texture and is used in making soaps, shampoos and detergents for washing hands. These fruits are naturally anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and are very gentle on the skin.
Uses of kunkudukai / kunkudkaya

Kunkudukai is used as the main ingredient in soaps and shampoos for washing hair. It is considered good for the health of hair.

    The jewellers in India use this plant to brighten the ornaments made of precious metals like gold, silver, etc.
    This herb is also used in the treatment of migraine, epilepsy and choruses.
    Kunkudkaya has the insecticidal properties which help in removing lice from the scalp.
    The herb is also used in washing cardamoms and in improving their flavour and colour.
    It is also one of the herbs that are used for treatment of contaminated soil.

Benefits  for hair

    There are several shampoos that are enriched with traditional herbal ingredient Kunkudukai. It cleans the hair gently and makes the hair soft and healthy.
    Soap nuts or aritha is a natural shampoo
    It greatly reduces the falling of hair.
    It provides proper nourishment and conditioning to the hair and scalp.
    They leave the hair shinier and softer after the wash.
    There is minimum tangling of hair after a wash with aritha. The hair becomes easily manageable.
    Soap nuts are completely natural and non-toxic.
    Soap nuts condition the hair and promote hair growth
    It helps in treating scalp infections and dandruff.
    Other shampoos and soap

    It is easier to wash hair with shampoo On the other hand washing hair with aritha will require some extra time. It also requires time to prepare the wash with herbals. Soap nuts are irritating to the eyes whereas shampoos are mild. Shampoos contain chemicals which damage the hair.Aritha is soothing to the hair and has all treatment for everything. It rejuvenates the blood cells and promoted growth of hair. It also helps in overcoming the dandruff problem.
    Recipe of homemade richshampoo byusing the best of natural ingredients
        Kunkudukai/Reetha is the best agent for cleansing the hair
        Shikakai nourishes the hair from the tips tothe roots.
        Sesame seedsrejuvenate the blood cells and promote hair growth.
        Amla makes the hair strong
        Fenugreek seeds help in cooling the scalp.
        Aloevera pulp helps in softening the hair
        Lemon helps in clearing the dandruff from the scalp.
        Conclusion– It has become very difficult in the modern age to use these hair wash. There is no time or energy to do the preparation. Hats-off to our oldies, which took interest and devoted time for the preparation and took care of long hair. A modern mom will prefer her daughter’s hair cut short. But I recommend that those who are concerned must try these treatments and see the difference.
        Benefits of kunkudukai/ kunkudkaya/ soap

        The soap nuts available in the lap of nature can help in maintaining your beautiful hair. If you have rough and dry hair, it is better to use these natural soap nuts instead of chemical rich shampoos and conditioners available in the market. It will improve the texture of your hair making it soft and manageable. It is also very gentle to your skin and won’t leave irritants all over.
        Best for hair

        Individuals using Kunkudakai, Reetha, Kunkudkaya etc. for their hair are doing a great job. It will give you nourishment without taking away the natural oil layer of your skin. If you have not tried it, take a step ahead to try it right away. As a result you can get softer and shinier hair as the expensive variety of hair shampoo and conditioner does. Also it is less costly in nature as compared to the soaps and cosmetic shampoos available in the market.