Shenaz Treasury recently squeezed ‘shampoo with zero chemicals’ from a flower. Experts reveal truth about ‘nature’s shampoo’: ‘It can work as a conditioner, but…’
Bollywood actress Shenaz Treasury was recently seen gushing over ‘nature’s shampoo', which you can just squeeze directly from a flower and use the thick, fragrant liquid extract on your hair. She said that the extract of shampoo ginger can work wo...
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A shampoo you can get for free and which does not have any chemicals. Sounds impossible? Well, apparently, if ‘Delhi Belly’ star Shenaz Treasury is to be believed, a “nature’s shampoo” does exist, and no, it’s not some upcoming organic shampoo brand she is promoting!
Taking to Instagram, the actress was seen squeezing a large reddish-orange flower and extracting slippering and shiny extract, which she then proceeded to apply to her hair directly. She explained that when the flower of the shampoo ginger (Zingiber zerumbet) plant matures, it exudes a fragrant liquid, which can be used to both cleanse and condition your hair. It also supposedly gets rid of dandruff. “No chemicals, absolutely natural, and it smells divine.” She also cautioned that the flower should never be plucked, as it won’t work.
The video went viral, gaining over 200K likes.
In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Dr Nivedita Dadu, founder and chief dermatologist of Dadu Medical Centre, explained that the flower extract works better as a conditioner than a cleanser and can indeed help your hair detangle and be free of frizz. But it is not as powerful as regular shampoo at cleaning your hair and scalp from dirt and pollutants.
In a chat with the Indian Express, Dr Dhanraj Chavan, MBBS, MD (Skin), ClearSkin Clinics and HairMD, Pune, explained that this shampoo just doesn’t have sufficient surfactants to efficiently remove oil and filth, in contrast to reetha (soapnut) and shikakai, which have naturally occurring cleansing ingredients called saponins.
Experts also advised consulting a dermatologist before using it if they have conditions such as eczema, psoriasis or a sensitive scalp.
Taking to Instagram, the actress was seen squeezing a large reddish-orange flower and extracting slippering and shiny extract, which she then proceeded to apply to her hair directly. She explained that when the flower of the shampoo ginger (Zingiber zerumbet) plant matures, it exudes a fragrant liquid, which can be used to both cleanse and condition your hair. It also supposedly gets rid of dandruff. “No chemicals, absolutely natural, and it smells divine.” She also cautioned that the flower should never be plucked, as it won’t work.
The video went viral, gaining over 200K likes.
Does It Really Work Miracles For Your Hair?
A member of the ginger family, Zingiber zerumbet has leafy stems that can reach a height of 1.2 metres (4 feet). Although it is native to Asia, it can be found in many tropical nations.In an interview with the Hindustan Times, Dr Nivedita Dadu, founder and chief dermatologist of Dadu Medical Centre, explained that the flower extract works better as a conditioner than a cleanser and can indeed help your hair detangle and be free of frizz. But it is not as powerful as regular shampoo at cleaning your hair and scalp from dirt and pollutants.
In a chat with the Indian Express, Dr Dhanraj Chavan, MBBS, MD (Skin), ClearSkin Clinics and HairMD, Pune, explained that this shampoo just doesn’t have sufficient surfactants to efficiently remove oil and filth, in contrast to reetha (soapnut) and shikakai, which have naturally occurring cleansing ingredients called saponins.
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Experts also advised consulting a dermatologist before using it if they have conditions such as eczema, psoriasis or a sensitive scalp.
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