Hibiscus Flower Powder

Uses

• Haircare, skincare and healthcare.

Hair and scalp benefits

• Growth stimulation: Helps stimulate dormant hair follicles to kickstart new hair growth.
• Strength and elasticity: Contains natural amino acids that bond to the hair shaft, increasing strength and elasticity while helping to eliminate split ends.
• Scalp and moisture care: Assists in eliminating dandruff and soothing itchy scalps, while conditioning the hair fibers to help prevent dryness and frizz.
• The henna dye booster: Because it is naturally acidic, it functions as an excellent organic dye activator when mixed with our pure henna powder, helping to release a richer, deeper red tone without the need for drying lemon juice.
• Subtle color glazing: Rich in natural anthocyanin pigments, it may impart a temporary, subtle maroon or berry highlight to grey, blonde, or light brown hair when used regularly as a hair mask.

Skin benefits

• Anti-ageing and elasticity: Helps increase skin elasticity by inhibiting elastase, the specific enzyme responsible for breaking down the skin’s natural elastin.
• Tone and hyper-pigmentation: Rich in natural organic acids, including citric and malic acid, which assist in evening out skin tone and reducing the appearance of dark spots, age spots, and hyper-pigmentation.
• Pore and moisture control: Its natural astringent effect helps reduce the appearance of large pores, while its high mucilage content helps keep the skin deeply moisturised and supple.
• Natural cleansing: Contains natural plant surfactants called saponins that assist in gently cleansing the skin and aiding the natural shedding of dead skin cells.
• Acne and environmental protection: Rich in antioxidants that help prevent skin damage caused by environmental pollution, increase cell turnover, and help to combat acne.

General wellness and consumption note

• Systemic health support: You can use our hibiscus powder to make a tea or sprinkle it on food. It contains antibacterial phytochemicals and two powerful antioxidants (quercetin and anthocyanin) that may help reduce cholesterol, lower blood sugar levels, and reduce hypertension. It may also improve digestion, relieve menstrual pain, and support mood due to its natural flavonoids.
• Health tonic note: Internal consumption of this product should be done under the guidance of a healthcare professional. If you want to take it as a health tonic, please consult your doctor for professional guidance.

For all herbal treatments, whether for skin or hair, regular use is typically necessary to observe the best results.

Staining and fabric note: For those with light or bleached hair, please be cautious when using hibiscus powder as a hair pack, as it may slightly stain your hair. It may also slightly stain facecloths or towels, but this is not permanent. It will not stain your skin.

Hibiscus follicle strengthening hair pack
Mix 2 tablespoons of hibiscus powder with enough plain, unsweetened yoghurt to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste to your scalp and leave it on for about one hour. Wash out with lukewarm water, shampoo, and condition. For an extra boost, you can substitute one of the tablespoons of hibiscus powder with amla powder.

Hibiscus dry hair and scalp conditioning hair pack
Mix together 2 tablespoons each of hibiscus powder, coconut milk, honey, plain unsweetened yoghurt, and aloe vera gel. You can vary the amounts depending on the length of your hair and personal preference. Mix all ingredients into a paste, apply to your scalp and hair, leave it on for 30 minutes, then wash and condition. This pack helps to moisturize dry hair, prevent split ends, and strengthen your hair.

The no-more-tears hibiscus and onion oily hair mask
Grind or grate one onion into a pulp. Strain the pulp through a fine cloth into a bowl. Mix the extracted juice with 2 tablespoons of hibiscus powder and enough water to make a usable paste. Apply to your scalp and hair, leave on for 15 minutes, then shampoo and condition. This treatment helps to balance your scalp’s pH levels and encourages hair growth.

Hibiscus and fenugreek anti-dandruff hair pack
Soak 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds overnight in water. In the morning, grind the seeds into a pulp, add 2 tablespoons of hibiscus powder, and enough buttermilk to make a smooth paste. You can also use our fenugreek powder if you don’t want to soak and grind seeds. Note: Because fenugreek expands significantly, ensure you add enough liquid to maintain a slippery, smooth texture. Apply the paste to your scalp, leave it on for an hour, then wash off with a mild shampoo and condition.

Hibiscus and ginger hair growth booster pack
Grate enough fresh ginger root to yield 3 tablespoons of ginger juice (you can include some pulp as well). Add 2 tablespoons of hibiscus powder and enough water to make a smooth paste. Apply the paste to your scalp, leave it on for 30 minutes, then shampoo and condition. Ginger and hibiscus both have the ability to stimulate dormant hair follicles.

Good Morning Honey Hibiscus face scrub
Mix equal parts of honey and hibiscus powder, then add the mixture to half a cup of freshly brewed coffee grounds. Apply to damp, freshly washed skin and gently exfoliate your face and neck. Rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry.

Luxury hibiscus body scrub
Mix together 3 tablespoons of hibiscus powder and 1 cup of fine sea salt or Epsom salts with enough cold-pressed coconut oil and coconut milk to make a loose mixture. Add aromatherapy essential oils of your choice. Apply gently in the shower or before stepping into the bath.

The Everyday Fresh Complexion hibiscus face pack
Mix equal parts of hibiscus powder and multani mitti (Fuller’s Earth) and store the mixture in an airtight jar. Keep it handy in your bathroom; every day, take about 1 teaspoon of the dry mix and blend it gently with water in your palms. Apply it to your face and neck while you are in the shower or brushing your teeth, then rinse and pat dry.

Regulatory Disclaimer
This product has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its medicinal quality. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Internal consumption should always be done under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.

• Hibiscus contents: 100% pure, certified organic hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) powder.
• Package contents: 100 grams of pure, certified organic hibiscus powder.