• Forest Post Mallow and Neem in Sesame Oil bottle, front of pack
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Forest Post

Mallow and Neem in Sesame Oil

Mallow and Neem in Sesame Oil

₹280.00(₹2.80 per ml)
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Herbs infused into a carrier oil rather than blended with fragrance and silicone (traditional method)Western Ghats herbs gathered by the collectivesHandmade in small batches
Our verdict Clean

Neem carries real antifungal activity; the bitter smell is the ingredient working.

Pack size · 100ml

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Forest Post's Mallow and Neem in Sesame Oil is a herbal hair oil made the traditional Indian way, with mallow and neem steeped into a sesame oil base rather than blended with fragrance and silicone. It is handmade by Adivasi women's collectives in central Kerala. 100ml.

Sesame is the classic Ayurvedic base oil for hair, fairly light and stable against rancidity. Mallow is mucilaginous, adding slip and softness. Neem has a strong, bitter smell that some people dislike; that smell is the ingredient itself, not a fault. The herb-to-oil ratio, extraction method and full ingredient list are not published.

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Why we picked it

  • Genuine herb-infused oils using Western Ghats plants gathered by the collectives.
  • Traditional preparation rather than a fragranced mineral-oil base.
  • Herb ratios and extraction method are unpublished, which limits how far the claims can be verified.
Buying guide

What to look for in Herbal Hair Oil?

Traditional hair oils infuse herbs into a carrier oil — quite different from commercial oils built on mineral oil with fragrance and silicone.
Coconut oil is one of the few oils shown to actually penetrate the hair shaft and reduce protein loss during washing.
Coconut-based oils solidify below about 24°C. That is normal.
Infused oils have a shorter shelf life than mineral oil products — buy sizes you will finish.
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This vs commercial hair oil
What to comparePurepickedRegular hair oil
BasePlant carrier oil (sesame/coconut)Often mineral oil
MethodHerbs infused into oilFragrance and silicone blended in
ProducerAdivasi women's collectiveContract manufacturer
How to use it
  1. Massage into the scalp and work through lengths
  2. Leave 30 minutes to overnight, then wash out
  3. Warm slightly if the oil has solidified
Is it for you?

Good for

Those wanting traditional infused oils rather than mineral-oil formulations

Supporting Adivasi women's collectives

Avoid if

Anyone with a sensitivity to a listed herb

Anyone needing full ingredient disclosure before purchase

Product details
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Brand
Forest Post
Net quantity
100 ml
Type
Hair Care

Questions people ask

Why does it smell bitter?

That is the neem. Its strong, bitter smell is the ingredient itself, not a fault.

What does each ingredient do?

Sesame oil is the carrier, light and stable against rancidity. Mallow adds slip and softness. Neem is the main herb, infused into the oil the traditional way rather than blended with fragrance and silicone.

How do I use it?

Massage into the scalp and work through the lengths. Leave for 30 minutes to overnight, then wash out.

Is the full recipe published?

No. Forest Post hasn't published the herb-to-oil ratio, extraction method or full ingredient list. We've asked the brand.

How long will it keep?

Infused oils have a shorter shelf life than mineral-oil products, so buy a size you will finish.

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