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Shikakai and Nelli in Coconut Oil

₹250.00(₹2.50 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

Coconut oil penetrates the hair shaft rather than sitting on it.

Pack size · 100ml

Size 100ml

Forest Post's Shikakai and Nelli in Coconut Oil is a herbal hair oil that infuses shikakai and nelli into coconut oil, a long-standing combination in Indian hair care. It is handmade by Adivasi women's collectives in central Kerala. 100ml.

Shikakai, the pod of Acacia concinna, is naturally rich in saponins and has been used as a hair cleanser on the subcontinent for centuries. Nelli, Indian gooseberry or amla, is valued for the deepening effect it has on dark hair. Coconut oil is the traditional carrier in South India and solidifies below about 24°C, which is normal. Herb ratios and extraction method are not published.

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₹250.00

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Herb ratios and extraction method are unpublished, which limits how far the claims can be verified.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 compare	Purepicked	Regular hair oil
Base	Plant carrier oil (sesame/coconut)	Often mineral oil
Method	Herbs infused into oil	Fragrance and silicone blended in
Producer	Adivasi women's collective	Contract manufacturer

How to use it

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

Sold by: Purepicked
Brand: Forest Post
Net quantity: 100 ml
Type: Hair Care

Questions people ask

Why has the oil turned solid?

Coconut oil solidifies below about 24°C. That is normal; warm it slightly before use.

What are shikakai and nelli?

Shikakai is the saponin-rich pod of Acacia concinna, long used in India as a gentle hair cleanser. Nelli is Indian gooseberry, or amla. Both are infused into coconut oil.

Why coconut oil as the base?

Coconut oil is one of the few oils shown to penetrate the hair shaft rather than sit on it, reducing protein loss during washing.

How do I use it?

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

Are the herb amounts published?

No. Herb ratios, extraction method and the full ingredient list are not published. We've requested them from Forest Post.

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