Buttermilk and Triphala mask can work wonders for your hair health; Ayurveda expert shares recipe, benefits | Health

Summer heat is bad news for your hair. Your lush locks lose moisture, becoming dry and weak. Also, hair problems like dandruff can add to the discomfort of scorching summers. It is important to nourish, hydrate and care for your hair during summers. An age-old Ayurvedic remedy to bring back the lost shine in your hair is to mix buttermilk with Triphala Churna and soak it overnight. This DIY remedy not only keeps your hair smooth and shiny but also helps in strengthening it from the roots. Apart from thoroughly cleansing the scalp, it also prevents premature greying of hair. (Also Read: 10 Ayurvedic Tips to Stay Cool and Survive Heat Wave)

The lactic acid in buttermilk is a mild alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps exfoliate the scalp and slough off dead skin cells. It also strengthens hair.

Triphala powder is often used in hair masks as it contains equal amounts of the benefits of three amazing herbs: Haritaki, Bibhitaki and Amla.

“This takra (buttermilk) recipe has worked for many of my patients who have hair problems due to dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema. Even those without hair problems can use it from time to time to cleanse the scalp and maintain or improve hair health,” Ayurvedic expert Dr Diksa Bhabusar Savariya said in her latest Instagram post.

Buttermilk and Triphala Mask Recipe

• Add 1 tablespoon of Triphala Turna to 500 ml of buttermilk. Mix well and keep it overnight.
• The next morning, wash your hair with this buttermilk and then shampoo gently.

How often do you use it?

For dandruff: twice a week

For psoriasis: 3 times a week

For seborrheic dermatitis: twice a week

Benefits of Buttermilk and Tripahara Hair Mask

• Each ingredient in Triphala is packed with hair care benefits.
• Amla is rich in Vitamin C, boosts immunity and is heat resistant. It helps in strengthening hair.
• Haritaki contains antioxidants that slow down the aging process and slow down the greying of hair.
• Bibhitaki has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties which ultimately helps in reducing dandruff and cleansing the scalp.
• Buttermilk, on the other hand, has moisturizing properties that soothe and nourish an itchy scalp.
• The probiotics in buttermilk help to balance the natural pH levels and maintain scalp health, thereby reducing dandruff and preventing its recurrence, keeping your scalp healthy and dandruff-free.
• If you too suffer from dry hair, try this super easy and effective hair care method.