Le Erbe di Janas Alkanna, 100 g
Natural dyeing properties
£7.50
(£75.00 / kg, Price shown includes 20% VAT. - Excludes delivery costs)
Features & Advantages
- Red tones
- Nourishes & strengthens
- Suitable for use on skin prone to atopic dermatitis
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Item no.: XEC-EDJ-05ALKA0008, Content: 100 g, EAN: 8054329893197
Frequently bought together with Le Erbe di Janas Ceramic Bowl
Description
Alkanna is an evergreen shrub and belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It softens the hair for a silky finish and nourishes it in combination with oils that it is mixed with. Use as a standalone product or mixed with clays or other herb powders to form a mask for skin prone to atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.
Nuance:
Red-violet depending on the pH value of the base:
- Violet dye that varies the hue according to the pH: adding an acidic substance (such as lemon juice or vinegar) results in pinker shades while adding about 4 grams of bicarbonate (every 100 g of powder - corresponding to two of the1 ml scoops) you will get blue/purple shades.
- If used alone, the dyeing power of Alkanna is not very high and does not last; for this reason, it can be mixed with Cold Red Henna, to enhance its cherry-colored reflections and obtain an even colder red!
Application:
Hair:
- Mix the powder with vegetable oil (castor, jojoba, almond oil or a mix of these is recommended).
- Leave to infuse for 30 minutes in hot water or for 48 hours at room temperature.
- Alternatively, you can opt for cold maceration, putting the Alkanna powder mixed with the oil in a tightly closed jar, to be kept for 40 days in the dark, and shake at least 2-3 times a week.
- Use as a hair mask or add to a henna paste. Alkanna can also be mixed with water when used in combination with henna, however, this will lessen the intensity of the colour.
- It is advised to avoid mixing the powder alone with water.
Skin:
- As a face mask, it is recommended to mix it with clays and/or other herbs, to avoid unpleasant colours.
- Do not let the mask dry, but keep it moist by dispensing water or aromatic waters onto the skin.
Brand: | Le Erbe di Janas |
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Types of Products: | Plant Powder |
Dosage Form: | Powder |
Product Features: | Vegan, Vegetarian, Reduced Plastic |
Ingredients (INCI)
- Alkanna Tinctoria Root Powder
Le Erbe di Janas - Notes on Herbal Hair Dyes and Powders
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