{"product_id":"radico-organic-neem-leaf-powder-100g","title":"Radico Organic Neem Leaf Powder 100g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSingle-ingredient scalp powder\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRadico Organic Neem Leaf Powder is milled from certified organic \u003cem\u003eAzadirachta indica\u003c\/em\u003e leaf and contains nothing else — no fillers, no synthetic preservatives, no fragrance. It carries no pigment, so it will not colour hair or shift a plant colour you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLeaf powder, not neem oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of what is written about neem for hair is about neem oil, which is pressed from the seed. This is a different product. The leaf is dried and milled, mixes with warm water into a paste, and rinses out with water alone. Neem oil is used neat or in a carrier and usually needs shampooing out twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe strong sulphurous smell neem is known for belongs to the oil. Milled leaf smells green and grassy, closer to matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeigh the powder rather than spooning it — 5-8 g covers the scalp and roots on short to shoulder-length hair, 10-16 g on long or thick hair. A full-length mask takes around 30 g at shoulder length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd warm water gradually at three to four times the powder's weight in millilitres. Looser is easier to work into the scalp; firmer stays put on the lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir until smooth, let it stand five minutes, then check again — the powder keeps absorbing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection the hair and work the paste into the scalp with your fingertips, then draw the rest through the lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover with a cap and leave 30-45 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 100 g pouch gives roughly 13-20 scalp treatments on short to shoulder-length hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e100% organic neem leaf powder (\u003cem\u003eAzadirachta indica\u003c\/em\u003e). Made in India. Net weight 100 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAzadirachta indica\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the Meliaceae family. Patch test on the inner forearm 48 hours before a full application and stop use if irritation develops. This is a cosmetic product for external use on hair and scalp. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as neem oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Neem oil is pressed from the seed kernel; this is milled leaf. They behave differently — leaf powder mixes with water and rinses out easily, and it can be blended into a plant colour, where oil interferes with the dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it change my hair colour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Neem carries no pigment, so it will not colour hair or alter a herbal colour already in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often can I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce to three times a week, as your routine allows. There is no pigment to build up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix it into my Radico colour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Blend the dry powders together before adding water. Bear in mind that any powder you add takes up room, so a large share will dilute the colouring herbs and give a lighter result.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radico","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":49664180912384,"sku":"C-Neem","price":23.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2553\/5388\/files\/neem_package_900x_09721f3a-4777-4300-af59-5e9d65d10ae3.png?v=1788328846","url":"https:\/\/dominionroadpharmacy.co.nz\/products\/radico-organic-neem-leaf-powder-100g","provider":"DominionRoadPharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}