Amla powder Organic
Description
Amla Powder Organic - Rich in vitamin C, antioxidant, tonic for skin and hair care.
Amla Powder is a core ingredient in traditional Ayurvedic cosmetics, used equally for skin care, achieving a luminous, uniform complexion, and for hair and scalp care, often in combination with henna and other Ayurvedic powders.
It is obtained from the dried and ground fruits of the Emblica officinalis tree (also known as "Indian gooseberry" or amalaki), sourced from organic farming. Fresh amla fruit is among the most concentrated natural sources of vitamin C, present in a complex with tannins, flavonoids, and gallic acid, a combination studied in specialized literature for its ability to stabilize vitamin C against oxidation.
Ingredients: Emblica Officinalis Fruit Powder
100% of the total ingredients are from organic farming. COSMOS ORGANIC certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to COSMOS Standard
Technical Characteristics
- Appearance: Brownish powder, characteristic botanical odor
- Solubility: Miscible with powders, water, and oils (dispersible); an aqueous macerate or infusion is recommended to extract active principles.
- Quality: Raw material from organic farming; rich in vitamin C, tannins, gallic acid, ellagic acid, and other polyphenols.
- Indicative dosage: 1-50%
Properties and Benefits
- Rich content of vitamin C, tannins, and polyphenols, with antioxidant activity.
- Contributes to protection against oxidative stress caused by environmental factors.
- Contributes to a luminous and more uniform complexion.
- Belongs to the anti-aging/anti-wrinkle active category, acting as a tonic for skin and hair.
- Contributes to the strength, density, and shine of the hair shaft.
- Useful in formulations for scalps prone to dandruff.
Applications
- Daily skin care, anti-aging products, formulas for a luminous complexion, after-sun products.
- Hair and scalp care: treatments, shampoos, conditioners.
- Masks, blended with other plant powders and water/floral water.
- Dry shampoo, combined with shikakai, reetha, neutral henna, or kapoor kachli powder.
- Solid shampoo or solid hair conditioner.
- Aqueous macerate or infusion, incorporated into toners, lotions, creams, hair tonics, shampoos.
- Oil macerate, for face oils, massage oils, night creams, hair beautifying oils.
Formulation Guide
- Preparing an oil macerate: Use 100 ml of vegetable oil of choice and 10 g of powder. Shake well and leave to macerate for up to 7 days, shaking occasionally. Filter using a coffee filter paper or a dense sieve, then transfer the filtrate to a clean bottle. The macerated oil remains stable for several months in a cool place.
- Preparing an infusion: Add 100 ml of boiling water to 10 g of powder, stir, and leave to infuse for up to 15 minutes. Filter, allow to cool, and transfer the filtrate to a clean bottle. Incorporate into the formula immediately or preserve with 1% Cosgard for future use.
- Combines well with henna and other Ayurvedic powders (shikakai, reetha, kapoor kachli) in hair care formulas.
Usage Safety and Storage
- Profile: Ingredient with good skin tolerance.
- Precautions: External cosmetic use.
- Storage: Store in a closed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
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