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Natural skin and hair care

Dry shampoo

Rice flour and orange peel for in between.

Used for

Time
5 minutes
Makes
About 200 g
Orange

Rice flour and baking soda absorb sebum; orange peel and patchouli add scent. Work it in well and no white is left behind.

Ingredients

  • 120 g rice flour
  • 55 g baking soda
  • 30 g orange peel powder
  • 5 drops patchouli oil

Step by step

  1. Mix the flour, baking soda and peel powder and add the oil while stirring. Put in a clean shaker.
  2. Sprinkle a little into your hair and work it into the scalp until absorbed.

Registry

Herbs in this recipe

Read more about effects and safety on each herb’s page.

  • Caution

    Asia · Food · № 220

    Orange

    Citrus sinensis

    Traditionally attributed effects: against dandruff; sweet oranges good for skin and hair.

    Ayurveda+2Folklore
  • Caution

    Asia · Herb · № 241

    Patchouli

    Pogostemon cablin

    Traditionally attributed effects: inhibits sebum production, draws oil from the skin, fights acne bacteria; against dandruff.

    Chinese medical traditions+2Folklore

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