Organic Nagarmotha Powder

• In paste form, mixed with other natural powders and then with water to make masks or poultices. Nagarmotha is a very active powder, so it must first be mixed with a 'neutral' powder to form a paste that adheres well to the skin.

• As an aqueous macerate or infusion, incorporated into the aqueous phase of your homemade cosmetic formulas, it is the ideal active ingredient for making:

  • A soothing lotion

  • A restorative face cream

• As a macerated oil, incorporated into the oil phase of your homemade cosmetic formulas, it is ideal for making:

  • A restorative treatment oil

Synergies

• To form a mask base (texture adapted to application, good adherence) : clay of your choice, rhassoul, multani mitti, rice powder, etc.

• To add an exfoliating effect, for skin radiance: Rose hip powder, olive kernel powder, strawberry seeds, grated coconut.

• Oily and acne-prone skin care : Clays, multani mitti, nettle, horsetail, neem, orange powders, burdock extract, tea tree, bay laurel and lemon hydrosols.

• Skin care for delicate skin : Colloidal oatmeal, tepezcohuite and marshmallow powders, burdock extract, camelina and cranberry carrier oils, pomegranate CO2 extract.

Instant recipes by Aroma-Zone

Apply immediately to the face, leave on for 10 minutes and then rinse off.

Step 1

Form a paste with hot water.

Step 2

Apply immediately to the face, leave for 10 minutes and then rinse.

These "instant" formulas are for immediate, one-off use and cannot be stored (if necessary, you can keep them for 24 hours in the fridge).

Synergies

• Oily hair : horsetail, nettle, clay, mulatni mitti, rhassoul powders, grapefruit, rosemary verbenone, lemon essential oils.

• Dandruff: Neem, brahmi, tulsi, nettle powders, palmarosa, bay laurel and cade juniper essential oils

• Hair loss: Horsetail, nettle, bhringaraj and amla powders, chaulmoogra carrier oil, clary sage, Atlas cedar and grapefruit essential oils.

• Growth stimulation: Kapoor kachli, kachur sugandhi, bhringaraj and amla powders, mustard, castor and coconut carrier oils, bay rum tree and rosemary cineole essential oils.

• To make plant-based or clay shampoos: shikakaï, reetha, sidr, multani mitti, rhassoul powders and clays.

Instant recipes by Aroma-Zone

Step 1

Add water or Atlas cedar hydrosol, mixing until you obtain a smooth, evenly mixed paste.

Step 2

Massage into hair and scalp, leave on for 10-20 minutes then rinse.

Step 1

Form a paste with boiling water.

Step 2

Leave to cool, then massage into the scalp.

Step 3

Rinse thoroughly.

Nagarmotha powder can be used in several ways:

• As a paste, mask or poultice : mix with other natural powders, then with hot water to obtain the desired consistency. This is the simplest and most common method of use, and can be used to make hair masks, plant-based shampoos in paste form, face masks, poultices, etc. In general, it is advisable to mix active powders, such as nagarmotha, with a 'carrier' powder such as clay or rice powder, which also makes it possible to form a paste with a texture suitable for a mask, and with good adherence.

• As an aqueous macerate (or infusion) : can be incorporated as an aqueous phase in your hair or skin blends.

• As a macerated oil : can be incorporated as an oil phase in your hair or skin blends.

• In powder form: Nagarmotha powder can be incorporated into powder mixtures to make dry shampoos, cleansing powders, etc.

Culture

Certified 100% organic by Ecocert Greenlife according to the COSMOS standard.

Quality

• 100% pure and natural

• Cosmetic quality

• Powder debacterialised by an innovative steam process

• Non-irradiated

Production process

Tubers air-dried and ground to a powder.

Part of the plant used

Tubercles

Botanical name

Cyperus rotundus

Botanical family

Cyperaceae

Benefits and properties

• Fragrance

• Purifying

• Repairing

Country of origin

India

Other names

Purple nutsedge, Cyperus rotundus, musta, mustaka, nutgrass, xiang fu, cypriol

INCI name

Cyperus rotundus root powder

Presentation

Powder packaged in a zipped and sealed doypack

Main active ingredients

Phenolic compounds (tannins, flavonoids, polyphenols), alkaloids, sitosterol, numerous terpenoids and sesquiterpenes: selinene, isocurcumenol, nootkatone, aristolone, isorotundene, camphene, copaene, rotundene, rotundone, rotundenol, cyperol, cyperene, cyperolone, patchoulenone, etc.

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Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: Fine powder

• Colour: Dark brown

• Odour: Characteristic aromatic spicy and resinous smell, reminiscent of incense and "Indian shops".

• Virya: Refreshing

Storage

Store away from air, moisture and light. Close the container tightly after each use.

Precautions

• Powdery and irritating product, do not use near a source of ventilation.

• It is advisable to use a mask and goggles when handling the powder.

• Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• This powder is very active, so we recommend you always test it in the crease of the elbow 24 hours before application.

• Use it diluted in other natural powders for application to the skin and scalp, especially for sensitive skin.

• If you feel a tingling sensation or heat, stop application immediately and rinse off with clean water.

• Do not ingest. This powder is not considered to be food grade under European regulations and is therefore intended for cosmetic use only.

Warning

The properties, indications and methods of use described above are derived from scientific literature and/or reference books or websites in aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informational purposes only and cannot under any circumstances be considered as medical information. This information cannot under any circumstances replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, nor engage our liability.

Supplier documents

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