
Everyone must have seen amla in their homes in some form or the other. It can be eaten and been made into tonics, pastes and oils for years. It is also very good for our health as it boosts cell growth and immunity and we can apply it in our strands as a pack. Amla is a must have for our hair as well. It helps to improve scalp health and growth.
Some of the benefits of amla for our hair are:
- Amla can boost Hair Growth
There are many vitamins and minerals along with phytonutrients present in amla which helps to increase the blood circulation in the scalp. It also helps to stimulate hair growth. Scalp require essential nutrients and oxygen to be healthy. And it also boost to grow hair longer.
- Amla can protect the hair from external damage
In amla, calcium and tannin are present which helps to protect our hairs from any kind of photo damage and heat damage. Tannins are phenolic compounds which easily bind to keratin proteins of the hair, preventing them from breaking down.
- Amla can reduce hair loss
Topical application of amla can reduce hair loss too. The 5 alpha reductase is present in amla which is used to treat male and female pattern baldness. This is particularly key for those with hormonal hair loss, due to PCOS.