Hair Breakage -6 Reasons and 6 Solutions- Part 1 of 2

Hair Breakage – Reasons and Solutions #1 to #3

Avoid fast food traps!

Hair Breakage – Reason #1
Unhealthy Diet

Do you nourish your body with healthy, protein-rich foods to ensure that you’re healthy enough to produce a healthy hair shaft? Or do you ‘survive’ on unhealthy and malnourishing fast foods? Do you drink enough water daily? Improper nutrition is a leading cause of preventable hair loss. It’s absolutely crucial to change to a healthier diet, if you suspect your hair loss is caused by poor eating habits.

Hair Breakage – Solution #1Correct your Diet

Vegetables, fruits, protein sources and dairy, along with plenty of water will nourish your hair from within. The more natural state of the food, the better for your hair care. We have crucial need to feed our bodies regularly with wholesome food. In order to have healthy hair, skin and nails –a well-balanced diet is critical. Iron-rich, protein foods, as well as those containing Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6, B-12, Foliate and Zinc will do much to improve root condition.

A healthy diet should be the norm. Fast foods should be dramatically reduced or even eliminated. Drink plenty of water. Nourish your hair like you nourish your skin. This will help to keep your hair soft and lustrous. Hydrate for proper skin care and hair care.
Hair Breakage – Reason #2
Neglecting Regular Hair Maintenance

We will experience weak, damaged hair with a tendency to break and fall out –if we don’t take the time to properly care for it.

Hair Breakage – Solution #2Stick to a Proper Hair Care Routine
If we establish a routine of hair maintenance, over time it becomes a very simple process. Gently shampooing and conditioning with natural products on a daily, weekly and monthly basis is an essential key to beautiful, healthy, growing hair. How often you wash your hair depends on the natural condition and texture of your hair. Generally it is recommended to wash your hair 2-3 times a week if your hair is normal with proper moisture balance. Wash hair daily if it is excessively oily and baby fine. If your hair texture is coarse, excessively dry or brittle, then wash it once a week (or even less). If you feel the need to wash your hair more often than recommended, try using a co-wash (conditioner-only wash).
Lock in moisture. Moisturizing hair care tip: use a light leave-in conditioner (daily if you have curly hair; rinse in cooler water to seal in moisture). For a DIY light homemade leave-in conditioner: simply add enough water to current conditioner, mix well, spray a little in your hand and rub through hair or spritz on hair with a spray bottle. An occasional hot-oil treatment restores moisture balance; adds suppleness to hair. Natural herbal oils such as extra-virgin olive oil, organic coconut oil, cold-pressed castor oil and flaxseed oil are known to help strengthen, regrow hair and to eliminate dandruff.
Hair Breakage – Reason #3Split Ends and Lack of Proper Trimming
Thermal, chemical or mechanical stress can cause split ends. For example, the use of curling irons and other heat treatments may cause split ends. Excessive application of hair products such as perms and hair coloring may strip protective layering off the outside of the hair's shaft and weaken the hair, making the hair prone to split ends. Mechanical stresses include pulling a comb forcefully through tangled hair and repeated combing.
Hair Breakage – Solution #3
Control Split Ends

If we establish a routine of hair maintenance, over time it becomes a very simple process and we can control split ends. Avoid excess heat, over-styling with chemical relaxers and hair dyes.

It’s best to have a professional hair stylist trim your hair using extremely sharp scissor. (Dull scissors can cause split ends.) Occasional light trimming of split ends should be included in our hair care routine. This will actually help grow our hair from roots to ends.About every 3 months, a tiny snipping is all that is really necessary, especially if we want to see visible hair growth results.

A word of caution about clipping split ends: If you want to grow longer hair, NEVER clip more than 1/8”-1/4” (inch) per month. If you do, you’ll literally be cutting away your new hair growth! The reason is that most hair grows about 1/2” (inch) per month, totaling six (6) inches a year. Do the math. This is totally within our control.
Hair Breakage – Reasons and solutions #4 to #6 in my next post.

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Lustrous Henna® Colors Hair with 100% Natural Ingredients

Know Your Lustrous Henna^® Ingredients

Know your ingredients: henna hair dye is semi-permanent, also works as natural hair conditioner and helps with hair growth. The FDA (of USA) has approved henna as a safe and effective alternative for natural hair color. Pure henna alone, however, produces a brash orange-red color that isn’t really appealing to most individual. Lustrous Henna^® is pure henna mixed with 100% natural ingredients that color, condition and nourish your hair in a variety of flattering natural hair shades.

The following chart lists Lustrous Henna^® ingredients. The order in which the ingredients are listed on individual shade packages -varies from one shade to another. Know your Lustrous Henna^® ingredients and achieve color by nature.

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Hair Color by Nature with Lustrous Henna^®

Lustrous Henna^® is made completely from nature. However, this is important because we all should be concerned with the ingredients found in so-called “all natural” hair color dye mixes, since many do contain some chemicals that can be potentially harmful. Lustrous Henna^® does not contain any chemicals.

In short, Lustrous Henna^® ingredients (the order in which 100% natural ingredients are listed on each pack varies from one shade to another) botanical names are:  Lawsonia inermis, Indigofera tinctoria, Isatis tintoria, Coffea arabica, Rubia tinctoria, Bocopa monniera, Eclipta prostrada, Acacia concinna, Trigonella foenumgraecum.

Benefits of Lustrous Henna

• Both for men and women
• PPD free, No Ammonia, No Peroxide.
• Blocks UV so your hair doesn't become sun damaged
• Strengthens your hair so it won't get split ends
• Makes your hair glossy and shiny
• Will give you most natural look.
• Adheres to the hair beautifully
• Looks more like your natural color
• Since color fade gradually, do not create ugly white/gray lines with growth 
• Conditions and protects your hair, instead of stripping your hair from the natural protein it needs to stay healthy and grow.
• Does not penetrate in the hair shaft to cause them to dry, and become lifeless and brittle.
• Covers any other color as it coats the hair.
• Lustrous Henna^® colors contain herbs that have therapeutic values, will heal not hurt, as opposed to chemical-based dyes that have known to cause cancer and severe damage to vital organs as they penetrate into the skin.
• Lustrous Henna^® contains herbs that are known to prevent hair loss, herbs that are known for anti-dandruff properties and to improve overall health of your hair
• Beautifying qualities of henna have been established and admired for thousands of years.
• Allergic reaction to pure henna is extremely rare.

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Thinning Hair Help with Ancient Bhringraj Powder

Get Help for Your Thinning Hair with Bhringhaj Powder

Bhringraj is an Ayurvedic herb found throughout India. Bhringraj means “Ruler of the hair”. Its botanical name is Eclipta prostrata and common name is ‘false daisy’. It’s also known as Yerba de tago, Bhagra and a few more. It’s found on the foothills of Northern India as well as moist places around the globe. It is actually a flowering weed known for its benefits in Ayurvedic medicine. The white flowers are approximately 6-8 mm in diameter, with narrow leaves.

For centuries, bhringraj has been used as an excellent natural treatment for hair strengthening, thinning hair, hair loss and premature graying of hair. Bhringraj (Eclipta prostrata) is actually a flowering weed known for its benefits in Ayurvedic medicine. It is reported to improve hair growth and color.^[1]A medical study…showed that extracts of Eclipta prostrata decreased the amount of time it took for hair to begin regrowing and to fully regrow. ^[2] 

Why Use Bhringraj Powder?

Traditionally throughout Asian countries, Bhringraj has also been used from the hair shaft on natural hair to the tips, for preventing baldness, anti-dandruff, anti-lice and revitalizing the hair. Additionally, for centuries, the leaf juice has been boiled with sesame or coconut oil to dye natural hair black or to tattoo the skin.

The leaf extract is considered quite beneficial for natural hair and has been traditionally used externally on the hair shaft to stop hair loss and thinning hair, promote luxuriant hair growth, stop graying of hair shaft and improve hair color. It’s used as a hair tonic and hair-conditioning agent.

In fact, the entire plant including the seeds, have been used in Ayurvedic medicine for ages. Today, around the globe, Bhringraj is proven to be effective with numerous benefits both internally and externally, for instance, to improve hair shaft condition.

Benefits of Bringraj Powder

• Bhringraj Powder is considered as a rejuvenator.
• It is a natural conditioner and a cooling agent for hair.
• Since ancient times, Indian people have used Bhringraj Herbal Powder to prevent hair loss and discoloration.
• Natural treatment for thinning hair.
• It encourages hair growth and improves overall hair health. 

Where to find Bhringraj Powder

Saba’s Bhringraj Powder is currently available for purchase. Additionally, Bhringraj is one of the ingredients that Saba Botanical of USA uses in Imbue™ Natural Conditioner, as well as in Lustrous Henna® 100% natural hair dye. Bhringraj is a real benefit to the hair, from the hair shaft at the root, to the ends. A proven natural treatment for thinning hair, hair loss and more! No wonder the hair looks and feels radiant and luxurious with regular use, as customer testimonials reveal.

¹Kritikar, KR., Basu, BD. 1975. Chronica Botanica Indian Medicinal plants. New Delhi. ²Chopra, RN., Nayar, SL., Chopra, IC.,1955. Glossary of Indian Medicinal plants. C.S.I.R., New Delhi.

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

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Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Chemical Hair Dye on Your Child’s Hair -Is There a Better Way?

Chemical Hair Dye for Children and Pre-Teens: A Serious Concern

Nowadays, there is a growing trend of dying children’s hair and using harsh chemical dyes to do so. Most parents know that children want to follow the trends of their peers.

Whether you decide for or against using permanent hair dye, it’s wise to heed the warnings from dermatologists, health organizations and governmental agencies -for the sake of your children and their healthy growth.

Parents, please take heed to the following warning:

Chemical Hair Dye Use Can Cause Severe Allergy

According to numerous dermatological and other medical reports hair dye allergy is on the rise. An article in the British Medical Journal* reported that in Japan, Denmark and USA, hair color use has increased among male and female youth. “Severe hair dye reactions among children have recently been reported.”

According to the FDA, adults using chemical hair dyes have suffered serious problems such as: hair loss, burning, redness, itchy or raw skin, swelling in the face, trouble breathing, permanent scarring and more.
There also have been several young dermatological patients that have suffered terrible skin reactions from chemical hair color dyes containing harsh ingredients such as Para-Phenylenediamine (PPD), coal tar, peroxide, ammonia and much more.  There are also studies that link prolonged use of such dyes to cancer.

In a nutshell: Permanent and most semi-permanent hair dye contains harsh chemical ingredients such as para-phenylenediamine (PPD), coal tar, peroxide, ammonia and much more -that have been medically proven to cause adverse damage to an adult scalp and hair shaft. The potential for damage to the developing skin and hair shaft of a young, preteen or teen is even greater.

I’m a Concerned Parent
Is there an alternative to chemical hair dye?

If you're still determined to dye preteen or teen hair: Keep it natural. Use a proven safe and all natural (lab certified) hair coloring that coats the hair and does not penetrate the hair shaft. I recommend Lustrous Henna^® hair color.  It’s a plant-based hair dye and is highly recommended by many dermatologists. Its ingredients have been used since ancient times to enhance hair color and for radiant natural highlights.

Following harmless fashion and style trends can bring joy and lots of fun. However, using harmful and dangerous substances to follow a trend isn’t wise and the consequences won’t be joyful at all. Parents, do you agree? I sincerely hope so.

See also: 
Teen Agony Over Hair Dye Allergy (article in The Sun)
Hair Dye (from FDA)

*Source:  BMJ. 2007 February 3; 334(7587): 220. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39042.643206.BE.

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Teen Hair Dye –Why Go Natural with Lustrous Henna Hair Color

Teen Hair Dye
-Creating Your Style

The vast arrays of hair colors that attract today’s modern teen add interest to your personal style. Teen hair dye goes from platinum blonde to blue-black to purple to silver gray…there appears to be no end to your imagination! It’s all about making your own hair statement. Therefore, I want to share a couple of things with you that will help you think about how to make your hair statement with teen hair dye.
Instead of going the “permanent hair dye” route, have you thought about just bringing out your own natural highlights? That’s right. Using a natural hair dye to bring out your own highlights can help you make your best style statement. The good news is that you don’t have to take a chance with your health either –if you go natural. Using an all-natural plant-based hair color dye in a variety of shade choices will help you create a personal style you will be proud to rock.
Please read the report below and think of the potentially serious allergies and other consequences that can occur with increased use of permanent chemical teen hair dye.

Teen Hair Dye -Why You Need Lustrous Henna^®

Did you know that regular use of chemical hair dye could be quite risky?
“Allergic reactions to hair dye are increasing as more and younger people dye their hair, warn researchers.
This can lead to dermatitis on the face and, in severe cases, facial swelling may occur.
More than two thirds of hair dyes currently contain para-phenylenediamine (PPD) and other related agents. During the 20th century, allergic reactions to PPD became such a serious problem that it was banned from hair dyes in Germany, France, and Sweden.
Market research also indicates that more people are dying their hair and are doing so at a younger age… Severe hair dye reactions among children have also recently been reported.
‘Wider debate on the safety and composition of hair dyes is overdue’, say the authors. Cultural and commercial pressures to dye hair are putting people at risk and increasing the burden on health services.
It may not be easy to reverse these trends, however, as some patients have continued to use such dyes even when advised that they are allergic to them and risk severe reactions, they conclude.”

I’m writing this, speaking from my own experience. After years of using semi-permanent chemical hair dye, I was surprised to develop an allergic reaction at the base of my neck. I’m so glad that I found Lustrous Henna Hair Color^®. I learned the following:

Why risk my health when who I REALLY want be is ME? Naturally.

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Allergic Reaction to PPD Can Be Shocking –Graphic Image Warning

Allergic Reaction to PPD Can Be Shocking

However, at first, it might be a reaction at the application site. The reaction might be itchy skin, blisters, redness, rash, swelling and pain. With each subsequent hair dye application, allergic reaction to Para-Phenylenediamine (PPD), the risk of severe reaction increases. This seemingly sudden allergic reaction can mean a visit to the emergency room with hives, dizziness, fainting, stomach pain and cramping. Unfortunately, as noted by a couple of the following experiences, (although rare) severe allergic reaction can even cost you your life.

Warning: Graphic Images and Reports
Click on the links and read.

'My Scalp Rotted' Woman's Life In Tatters After Horror Hair Dye Reaction

Woman killed by allergy to L’Oreal hair dye was never told to stop coloring hair — even after 20 trips to the doctor

Hair Dye Ingredient Linked To Coma, Death
Mum feared she would die or go blind after terrifying allergic reaction to home hair dye
 

Khloe Kardashian wannabe mum left looking 'like the Elephant Man' after hair dye allergic reaction


These experiences are not included here to scare you, but, just to continually alert to as many people as possible about the dangers of chemical hair dye. Please listen and share. It’s that important.
Learn more about Para-Phenylenediamine (PPD) dangers
¹Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

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Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Black Henna Warning From Canada that All Should Heed

Canadian Black Henna Warning
-concurs with U.S. FDA and CDC¹warnings

On several occasions I’ve shared information regarding the dangers of hair dye that contains para-phenlenediamine (PPD). For emphasis, I’m sharing what the Canadian government has stated on their website, Healthy Canadians. While the focus is on henna tattoos, it also is applicable to hair dye being sold as, Black Henna (mixed with PPD and other chemicals).

What is Black Henna?

“Black Henna can be sold as a black ink or as a mix of black coloring and natural henna. Black henna is sometimes mixed with hair dye that contains para-phenlenediamine (PPD). Cosmetic products containing PPD that are put directly on the skin (like temporary tattoos) can cause serious allergic reactions. This is why PPD is listed as a restricted ingredient on Canada’s Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist.
Per the website, PPD is not allowed as an ingredient in cosmetic products that are used on the skin. When it’s included in hair dye products, specific warnings and directions for safe use must be displayed on the packaging.

Symptoms of Allergic Reaction to PPD

Note that the potential for serious allergic reaction increases with every use of any hair dye containing PPD. In other words, you can go years without an incident; then a serious allergic reaction can occur somewhat suddenly. There are many similar experiences of sufferers all over the globe.

According to Healthy Canadians², “You may not react the first time you come in contact with PPD. But future exposure (when using hair dye, for example) can lead to an allergy. Allergic reactions to PPD can occur 1 to 14 days following contact with skin. Reactions usually occur where the product was applied, and may include: redness, rashes, itching, blisters, swelling, pain.

Serious reactions can include: hives (swollen, pale red bumps on the skin); dizziness; fainting; stomach pain and cramping.”*

The 'Black Henna' name is misused for skin (tattoo) and hair dye products, are not only derived from the plant, but a combination of chemical dye mixed with natural, usually low-grade plants made into a black powder or liquid dye.”

Other Facts About the Hair Product Called: ‘Black Henna’

• 'Black Henna' Hair Dye is a Misnomer
• 'Black Henna' hair dye is not pure, nor is it pure henna. Pure henna is not black. If pure henna is mixed with para-phenylenediamine (PPD), 'coal tar', it is no longer pure henna, but is a harmful chemical hair dye that can cause severe allergic contact dermatitis and even be deadly.
• 'Black Henna' hair dye is usually composed of poor quality henna mixed with dangerous chemicals; some proven to be quite toxic, such as: para-phenylenediamine (PPD) and more.
• 'Black Henna' Hair Dye is advertised as being high quality, beneficial and safe; this can be confusing to the unaware consumer.
• 'Black Henna' hair dye can ruin your hair and skin permanently.
• 'Black Henna' is not pure indigo or 'black indigo'; the indigo plant is not black. If indigo is mixed with chemicals dyes, or even henna that has been compromised by chemicals, including PPD, then it is not pure indigo or the so-called, 'black henna'. It is a harmful chemical hair dye.

Don’t Confuse ‘Black Henna’ with Natural Henna

When thinking of the product commonly imported and sold as ‘Black Henna’, please don’t confuse it with Lustrous Henna in Soft Black. These are two totally different products, one is potentially dangerous; the other is actually beneficial and healthy.

“Natural henna is a red-brown color. It is made from the dried leaves of the Lawsonia plant. When applied to the skin, henna can leave a brown, orange-brown or reddish-brown tint. Natural henna is generally save to use directly on skin.

Some coloring ingredients added to natural henna are also safe. It is sometimes mixed with lemon and eucalyptus oil. This can change the shade and how long it lasts on the skin. Natural henna can be sold as: powder, paste or liquid.”²

Learn more about Para-Phenylenediamine (PPD) dangers

¹Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
²Healthy Canadians

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Hibiscus Flower in Conditioning Herbal Shampoo Powder Benefits

Hibiscus Flower (Rosa-Sinensis)
-a Beautiful History

Eye-catching hibiscus flowers have been highly admired for their beauty since ancient times. They are used as hair decorations, as well as decorative ornaments in the home and numerous locations throughout tropical countries.

The Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia. According to the American Hibiscus Society, this variety is the tropical hibiscus that is the state flower of Hawai’i and is regularly observed by and presented to tourists visiting the US state. Another Hawaiian tropical hibiscus fact: there are seven known species of tropical hibiscus regarded as native to Hawai’i.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, more commonly known as the Chinese hibiscus, China rose and Shoe flower, is an evergreen flowering shrub native to East Asia. The flowers are large, generally red in the original varieties, and firm, but generally lack any scent. Numerous varieties and hybrids are available, with flower colors ranging from white through yellow and orange to scarlet and shades of pink, (and some reds so dark they appear to be black). Flowers have both single and double sets of petals. *

Hibiscus Flower (Rosa-Sinensis) Benefits
-Ingredient in Lustrous Henna® Shampoo Powder

In many parts of Asia, in addition to being used for medicinal purposes, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is still used to stimulate thicker hair growth, prevent hair loss and scalp disorders, prevent pre-mature gray and help retain natural color of hair. It acts as a natural emollient hair conditioner and can be used in mild shampoo and hair treatments.  

Lustrous Henna^® Shampoo Powder is an all-natural herbal solution for healthy hair care and healthy hair growth. It contains a mix primarily of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis and other ancient botanicals known for hair loss treatment, with beautiful results. It is available for purchase at Saba Botanical of USA.

To learn more about this amazing tropical flower, visit:
The Tropical Hibiscus
American Hibiscus Society
*See Wikipedia

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

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Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.