Lustrous Henna®

Want Healthy Hair? Stick to an Easy Hair Care Routine. Pt. 2 of 2

 

Add Shine, Protect and Moisturize Your Hair with a Good Conditioner

Your hair also needs to be hydrated regularly in order to maintain its healthy appearance. Use your hands to apply conditioner liberally from roots to ends but comb your conditioner-soaked hair (using a wide-tooth comb) from ends to roots –gently.

Coarse, Curly hair

is usually dry hair because it’s easier for the natural oils in the scalp to run down the hair shaft if the hair is straight. Coarse, curly textured hair loves creamy, ultra-moisturizing conditioners.  For a CO-Wash (Conditioner –Only Wash), rinse hair with water, then add conditioner to the wet hair, wait, then rinse out gently. Use a monthly hot oil treatment. If you suffer from extra-dry hair, every 2 weeks use an intense moisturizing treatment.

Added tips:

Avoid everything that causes dryness to the hair like blow dryers. Don’t dehydrate the hair by washing it every day. It will look frizzy and out of control. Always follow shampoo with a good moisturizing conditioner like So Natural™ Nurturing Conditioner.  Let your curls dry naturally.

Fine, oily, or limp hair 

Fine hair can appear oily within hours of washing. Better to use a lighter conditioner or none at all if you can comb your hair easily after cleansing. Apply conditioner from mid-shaft to ends, avoiding the scalp. Rinse out quickly. Lustrous Henna™ Shampoo Powder is an excellent choice for fine, oily or limp hair because there is no need to follow up with a conditioner (when not necessary).

Added tips: Use Multani Mitti Clay Powder to wash hair. The powder will soak up oils. Multani Mitti Clay Powder is sold by Saba Botanical of USA.

Dry, damaged hair needs ultra-moisturizing, creamy conditioner to smooth and detangle the hair.  Always follow shampoo with a good moisturizing conditioner like So Natural™ Nurturing Conditioner.  Let your hair dry naturally.

Hair Styling

Regarding hair styling products, the most important thing to remember is: don’t us too much.  There is no need to weigh down your hair. If you need to tame fly-away pieces, use a hair gel like:  Imbue Herbal Hair Gel by Saba Botanical of USA.  Always protect your hair from the heat from flat irons, blow dryers, etc. Be gentle when styling your hair daily.

At Night, Brush Your Hair

Gently brushing hair at night will help you to untangle any knots that made their way into your locks during the day.  Covering hair protects it. Or if you don’t want to cover hair, sleep on a satin pillowcase.

There you have it. Easy Hair Care Routine Tips.

 Apply the tips and find delight in a healthy, lustrous hairstyle that is easy to care for.

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Want to view our website? Go to:www.SabaBotanical.com Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher.L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.

 

 

*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer:  The  herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not  to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor  warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Add Shine, Protect and Moisturize Your Hair with a Good Conditioner

Your hair also needs to be hydrated regularly in order to maintain its healthy appearance. Use your hands to apply conditioner liberally from roots to ends but comb your conditioner-soaked hair (using a wide-tooth comb) from ends to roots –gently.

Coarse, Curly hair

is usually dry hair because it’s easier for the natural oils in the scalp to run down the hair shaft if the hair is straight. Coarse, curly textured hair loves creamy, ultra-moisturizing conditioners.  For a CO-Wash (Conditioner –Only Wash), rinse hair with water, then add conditioner to the wet hair, wait, then rinse out gently. Use a monthly hot oil treatment. If you suffer from extra-dry hair, every 2 weeks use an intense moisturizing treatment.

Added tips:

Avoid everything that causes dryness to the hair like blow dryers. Don’t dehydrate the hair by washing it every day. It will look frizzy and out of control. Always follow shampoo with a good moisturizing conditioner like So Natural™ Nurturing Conditioner.  Let your curls dry naturally.

Fine, oily, or limp hair 

Fine hair can appear oily within hours of washing. Better to use a lighter conditioner or none at all if you can comb your hair easily after cleansing. Apply conditioner from mid-shaft to ends, avoiding the scalp. Rinse out quickly. Lustrous Henna™ Shampoo Powder is an excellent choice for fine, oily or limp hair because there is no need to follow up with a conditioner (when not necessary).

Added tips: Use Multani Mitti Clay Powder to wash hair. The powder will soak up oils. Multani Mitti Clay Powder is sold by Saba Botanical of USA.

Dry, damaged hair needs ultra-moisturizing, creamy conditioner to smooth and detangle the hair.  Always follow shampoo with a good moisturizing conditioner like So Natural™ Nurturing Conditioner.  Let your hair dry naturally.

Hair Styling

Regarding hair styling products, the most important thing to remember is: don’t us too much.  There is no need to weigh down your hair. If you need to tame fly-away pieces, use a hair gel like:  Imbue Herbal Hair Gel by Saba Botanical of USA.  Always protect your hair from the heat from flat irons, blow dryers, etc. Be gentle when styling your hair daily.

At Night, Brush Your Hair

Gently brushing hair at night will help you to untangle any knots that made their way into your locks during the day.  Covering hair protects it. Or if you don’t want to cover hair, sleep on a satin pillowcase.

There you have it. Easy Hair Care Routine Tips.

 Apply the tips and find delight in a healthy, lustrous hairstyle that is easy to care for.

================================================================  

Want to view our website? Go to:www.SabaBotanical.com Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher.L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.

 

 

*Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer:  The  herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not  to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor  warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Safety First –More About Synthetic Hair Dye and Chemicals

 

 

 

 

Safety First: Synthetic Hair Dye and Chemicals

Hair salon and consumer hair coloring formulas use a high number of toxic chemicals in their formulas. In one analysis of popular brands and formulations, Consumer Reports found nearly 20 different ingredients that were classified as potential human carcinogens “Conventional dyes contain high level of toxic chemicals that can be absorbed through the scalp, where there is a rich blood supply. Then these chemicals circulate throughout your body, where they can be stored in the tissues and cause adverse health effects," says Marianne Marchese, ND, who practices natural medicine at a Woman's Time Clinic in Portland, Oregon.

A recent study conducted at Yale University found a link between permanent hair dye and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. One study for example, suggested that woman over the age of 50 who have used permanent hair dyes for ten or more years have an increased risk of breast cancer. Yet another discovered that users of permanent hair dyes are 2:1 times more likely to have bladder cancer. Other studies have linked the use of hair dyes to allergic contact dermatitis and skin disorders like eczema and to far more serious diseases like leukemia and ovarian cancer.

Safety First: Never use synthetic dyes when coloring your hair!

“If you are thinking about coloring your hair, it's worth exploring natural options to bring out highlights, to add a little shading or to cover gray. Using a natural product, such as Lustrous Henna® is very safe and beneficial to your hair than a conventional hair dye that may completely damage your hair and scalp with prolong use.

‘Conventional dyes contain high level of toxic chemicals that can be absorbed through the scalp, where there is a rich blood supply. Then these chemicals circulate throughout your body, where they can be stored in the tissues and cause adverse health effects,’ says Marianne Marchese, ND, who practices natural medicine at a Woman's Time Clinic in Portland, Oregon.

A recent study conducted at Yale University found a link between permanent hair dye and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. One study for example, suggested that woman over the age of 50 who have used permanent hair dyes for ten or more years have an increased risk of breast cancer. Yet another discovered that users of permanent hair dyes are 2:1 times more likely to have bladder cancer. Other studies have linked the use of hair dyes to allergies and skin disorders like eczema and to far more serious diseases like leukemia and ovarian cancer.

Such study results should not be surprising when one considers the number of toxic ingredients used by both salon and consumer hair coloring formulas. In one analysis of popular brands and formulations, Consumer Reports found nearly 20 different ingredients that were classified as potential human carcinogens. The suspects included such heavy oncological hitters as coal tar derivatives, para-phenylenediamine (PPD), (which can also cause blindness), bezenediamine dihydrochloride, and aminonline dihydrochloride. Other hazardous ingredients include, ammonia, peroxide and lead, a heavy metal commonly found in products that gradually color hair over time with many repeated applications.”

Fortunately, a nontoxic alternative to synthetic hair dye does exist, in addition to the many ready-made formulas:

Lustrous Henna® 100% natural hair color is an innovation in hair coloring. Lustrous Henna® is available in many different shades.

¹ Dermetnz.org, ²“Better Be Safe”.

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 

 

 

 

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

 

Avoid Formaldehyde Exposure in Hair Care Products

 

 

Don’t Get Sucked in by ‘Glamorous Advertising’ –Avoid Formaldehyde Exposure

 

We’ve seen the ads. Women with seemingly unmanageable tangled, curly hair, appearing frustrated and ashamed…uh, that is…until they try the latest ‘flavor-of-the-month’ hair smoothing products that contain ‘all-natural’ and supposedly harmless ingredients that almost miraculously changes the composition of the model’s hair to a radiant, bone-straight mane that is now the envy all who look upon her. 

 

 

Who wouldn’t want that kind of a miracle? Sadly, the truth is: many of these hair-smoothing, blowout products contain cancer-causing formaldehyde^1,2,3. Application releases this chemical into the air and affects -not only the customer and hair stylist -but everyone around them.

Recently, a national USA television program featuring a famous doctor⁴, warned women about the dangers of hair care products containing formaldehyde and other hazardous chemicals proven to cause cancer. The products featured included chemical-filled, hair smoothing blowout products, as well as caustic hair relaxers. He also invited a guest reviewer who is a natural hair blogger. She did a great job in promoting the need for women to embrace their natural hair and to learn to care for their hair -naturally.

 

Choose Natural Hair Care –Avoid Formaldehyde Exposure

This writer now avoids formaldehyde exposure and I choose natural hair care. As a former user of these harmful hair-smoothing treatments, I seriously damaged my hair and scalp. Yes, I did. I fell for the TV advertising and even products promoted by my former hair stylists.  Fortunately, my current natural hair care routine has helped my hair to become healthier and my hair loss has stopped. I rarely use heat on my hair; when I do, I take proper precautions, using natural products to protect my locks. 

I can honestly say that the natural products from Saba Botanical of USA have not disappointed me. These are the products that helped me to transition from chemical relaxers and chemical hair dye to all natural hair care. I’m not the only one who has experienced superior hair care. The testimonial page on their website, as well as a number of blog posts contain true experiences of many happy and satisfied men and women, who sing the praises of these ancient botanicals.

By switching to all natural plant-based hair care products, you can avoid formaldehyde exposure and a host of other dangerous chemicals in conventional hair products. The following sources links can further help you make the wise decision to get started on a natural hair care regime.

Source links:

¹OSHA. US Department of Labor. Hair Salons: Facts About Formaldehyde in Hair Products.

²OSHA fact sheet: Formaldehyde in Hair Care Products Presents Health Risks to Employees.

³Women’s Voices for the Earth: Hair Straightening Products Containing Formaldehyde.

⁴Dr. Mehmet Oz Video. Salon Hair Treatments: What You Need to Know

Gray Hair Causes and a Proven All Natural Hair Color Treatment

Gray Hair Causes Clarified

Simply put: ‘Gray hair, then, is simply hair with less melanin, and white hair has no melanin at all. Genes control this lack of deposition of melanin, too. That’s why that in some families, many members' hair turns white in their 20s.’¹

Additionally: ‘The sebaceous gland is vital because it produces sebum, which conditions the hair and skin. After puberty our body produces more sebum but as we age we begin to make less sebum. Women have far less sebum production than men do as they age.’²

Detailed explanation: ‘Dr. Desmond Tobin, professor of cell biology from the University of Bradford in England, suggests that the hair follicle has a “melanogentic clock” which slows down or stops melanocyte activity, thus decreasing the pigment our hair receives. This occurs just before the hair is preparing to fall out or shed, so the roots always look pale.

Moreover, Dr. Tobin suggests that hair turns gray because of age and genetics, in that genes regulate the exhaustion of the pigmentary potential of each individual hair follicle. This occurs at different rates in different hair follicles. For some people it occurs rapidly, while in others it occurs slowly over several decades.’

There are other factors that can change the pigmentation of hair, making it lighter or darker. Scientists have divided them by intrinsic (internal) and extrinsic (external) factors:³

Intrinsic factors: genetic defects, hormones, body distribution, age.

Extrinsic factors: climate, pollutants, toxins, chemical exposure.

Does Stress Really Cause Gray Hair?

“Anyone who has watched, a President through a term in office, knows stress might be a cause for gray hair; the stress/graying hair effect is particularly notable in President Obama. If you have teenagers, you’ve probably even remarked to them the stress they cause you is making your hair turn gray. (As noted previously), the truth is going gray really has to do with the production of pigment in your hair follicles. That production process can be altered by several contributing factors, stress being one of them.”⁴

"There is evidence that local expression of stress hormones mediate the signals instructing melanocytes to deliver melanin to keratinocytes," notes Jennifer Lin, a dermatologist who conducts molecular biology research at the Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center in Boston. ‘Conceivably, if that signal is disrupted, melanin will not deliver pigment to your hair.’ ”⁵

An All-Natural Hair Color Treatment for Gray Hair

Lustrous Henna® 100% All-Natural Hair Color is nontoxic, contains no chemicals such as para-phenlenediamine (PPD). Also, Lustrous Henna® 100% All-Natural Hair Color does not contain ammonia, peroxide, or other synthetic dyes. This herbal hair color can cover gray hair and nourish it at the same time. With only one or two applications, natural hair color and highlights return.*

Lustrous Henna® 100% All-Natural Hair Color is a mixture of pure henna and other ancient Asian ingredients used since ancient times for natural hair color, gray hair coverage, hair growth and natural hair conditioning. Lustrous Henna® 100% All-Natural Hair Color ingredients are as follows (depending on the shade of hair color):

*Note: Most customers get total coverage with only one application, however, if your gray is really resistant, a second application is recommended.  

^1,5,Scientific American, on file. ²WebMd, on file. ³Library of Congress, on file. ⁴Source on file. 

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Hair Dye Allergy Sparks Search for Natural Henna Dye Alternative

Hair Dye Allergy Increasing

According to a report from the United States National Institute of Health and the British Medical Journal, hair dye allergy is on the increase. This coincides with the increase of teens and young adults dying their hair with chemical hair dyes containing PPD (para-phenylenediamine).

“A patient with contact allergy to a hair dye often presents with dermatitis on the face or around the hair line. Severe reactions also occur; some patients have had such gross facial swelling that they have been treated initially for angioedema and some have been admitted to hospital…

Wider debate on the safety and composition of hair dyes is overdue—among medical and scientific communities, the public, and legislators. Cultural and commercial pressures to dye hair and, perhaps, the widespread obsession with the “culture of youth” are putting people at risk and increasing the burden on health services. It may not be easy to reverse these trends, however, as some patients have continued to use such dyes even when advised that they are allergic to them and risk severe reactions.”¹

Natural Henna Dye Alternative

Chemical hair dye allergy risk increases with each and every use. That is a fact. You can go for months or even years without a reaction. Quite unexpectedly, a sudden reaction to PPD (para-phenylenediamine) can occur and the effects are long lasting. Now is the time to seek a recommended and proven alternative that dermatologists all over the globe endorse: naturally pure henna.

An effective, natural alternative to PPD (para-phenylenediamine) hair dye is highly sifted, superior quality henna. Why take a chance on your permanent health? Use a proven PPD-free henna hair dye from a reputable source. Your healthy alternative to dangerous chemical hair dye.

 

¹ Source on file: National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine

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 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Dry Shampoo Alternative with Lots of Benefits You’ll Simply Love

A Dry Shampoo Alternative You’ll Love

Traditional dry shampoo is used usually for three reasons: 1) Very oily scalp needs to be washed, and/or 2) No time for regular hair washing with liquid shampoo and conditioner 3) Inexpensive. Using a dry shampoo* is usually viewed as an easy, practical substitute ‘in a pinch’. However, dry shampoo should never substitute for regular hair washing and conditioning.

Perhaps you’d enjoy more pleasing results if you were made aware of a dry shampoo alternative. In just a few minutes more, you can not only shampoo and condition at the same time, you’ll also nourish and strengthen your hair –from shaft to tips. Bonus: since it’s a real all-in-one shampoo and conditioner, it can replace traditional liquid shampoo and conditioner.

Lustrous Henna® Shampoo Powder 
- a Dry Shampoo Alternative with Added Benefits

This dry shampoo alternative is actually an amazing 100% natural herbal shampoo -in dry powder form. No worries: Although it contains pure henna, the mixture of botanical ingredients leaves no color deposit. The herbal mixture allows gentle cleaning, nourishing and strengthening of all hair types. It conditions and moisturizes each strand of hair, leaving it soft and silky to the touch. It not only improves your hair condition and moisture balance with regular use, but the ancient botanical ingredients have been known to even eliminate dandruff. It cleanses without suds full of harsh lather since it’s sulfate-free and preservative-free. Want more benefits? The shampoo powder also helps repair split ends, prevents hair loss, helps cure scalp problems, suitable for men and women.

In its dry state, you can take it anywhere (including airplanes).  When ready, simply mix a little bit of the shampoo powder with a little water and apply to your hair. Wait a couple minutes and rinse out. It’s that easy. It’s so gentle, you can use it daily. You can carry it in your pocket or purse to have on hand whenever necessary and won’t have to worry about over-drying your hair, like you do with traditional dry shampoos.

Ingredients of Lustrous Henna^® Shampoo Powder: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, Phaseolus Aureus, Sapindas Trifoliatus, Andro Pogon Muricatus, Accacia Concinna, Azaduacha Indica, Acalypha Hispida, Santanum Album, Lawsonia Inermis 

Customer Review: “Love it. I quit using shampoo a few years ago and only wish I had never used shampoo! I have been washing my hair with Castile soap, which leaves my thin and fine hair with more manageability. This Lustrous Henna Shampoo Powder leaves my hair with even more manageability and shine too.” –Christine L., South Pasadena, CA, USA.

 

*Dry shampoo such as Multani Mitti Clay Powder (Fullers Earth) is sold at Saba Botanical of USA.  To use: simply part hair; apply a small amount to root area first; brush through hair, then brush out vigorously.

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

What Saba Botanical of USA Wants You to Know about Green Living

Saba Botanical of USA
-wants you to know:

Natural Herbs Are Essential To Healthy Green Living

“The most beautiful thing we possess is our body and soul. Our body requires regular care and maintenance to keep looking healthy and beautiful. In nature, we can find remedies for virtually every health problem. Whether it's fresh produce, dried herbs, essential oils or extracts: the key to great health is using pure botanically rich ingredients -derived from nature.” –Syed Abbas. 

In addition to Lustrous Henna® hair dye and Lustrous Henna Shampoo Powder for beautiful hair, Saba offers other natural hair care products that promote green living: shampoos, conditioners, spa facial and body masks, containing natural extracts of Soapnut (Reetha fruit), Amla, Shikakai and other valuable herbs.

Saba Botanical of USA
-wants you to know:

About Lustrous Henna^® Hair Dye

If you’re allergic to chemical hair dye, Saba can help. Saba has formulated their products with natural, highly effective herbs for health conscious people and people sensitive to harsh chemicals found in most cosmetic formulations. Make the switch from harmful chemical hair dye to a completely natural and beneficial hair dye, well suited for green living.

• Lustrous Henna^® hair dye is an herbal, all-natural hair color dye. Some call it a plant-based or vegetable dye for men and women. It is a true all natural formulation that covers gray hair.
• Lustrous Henna^® hair dye can be used for hair color application, as well as for hair highlights.
• Lustrous Henna^® hair dye is lab certified, to be free of synthetic dyes and additives. It does not contain metallic salts.
• Lustrous Henna^® hair dye is lab certified, to be free of PPD also known as Para-Phenylenediamine and PTD or Paratoluenediamine, is non-toxic, hypoallergenic, does not contain ammonia or peroxide.
• Lustrous Henna^® hair dye is pure herbal Henna (Mehndi) finely sifted and mixed with other herbs to achieve naturally beautiful hair color shades, such as: red, mahogany, brown, dark brown, black, golden, blonde, golden blonde, medium golden blonde and more.

Saba Botanical of USA
-wants you to know:

“Yesterday’s Traditional Herbs May Hold the Answers...to Tomorrow's World”
-Syed Abbas

So, make yourself at home with Saba Botanical of USA and view the line of totally natural ppd-free hair dye, natural herbal hair care and natural skin treatment products –combining old traditions with modern, environmentally friendly, green living. 

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Flower Power from Indian Madder –Rubia Manjith Plant

Flower Power from Indian Madder (Rubia manjith)

Flowers all over the world have been known to possess dying and medicinal powers since ancient times. Today, many natural flowering plants can still contribute to our well-being. Let’s consider an ancient plant filled with flower power: Indian Madder (Rubia manjith).

Indian Madder (Rubia manjith) Botany

Botanical name:  Rubiaceae (Coffee family); Common names: Madder, Cordifolia, Manjistha, Tamaralli and Manditti. Synonyms: Rubia munjista, Rubia cordifolia var. munjista, Rubia cordifolia var. khasiana

Plant description: It is a perennial flowering plant in the coffee family. It is a shrub that climbs with tiny hooked prickles in the leaves and stems. It has small reddish-brown flowers that grow in clusters. Flowers: from June to November.

Flower Power of Indian Madder (Rubia manjith)
- in Natural Medicine

Rubia manjith was extensively cultivated for centuries form antiquity until the mid nineteenth century. It was an important source of a valuable, red pigment dye (manjeeth) found in its stems and roots throughout Asia, Europe and Africa.  It is still being cultivated today in the foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal, India and Bhutan. It’s still used for dying and coloring hair and textiles; it also has medicinal properties.

Did You Know?

There's another flowering plant with lots of power for healthy hair care: pure henna for hair. Receive healthy natural dying power with Lustrous Henna^®. It’s totally natural and safe to use for all men and women.

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Black Hair Can Be Yours Again -Naturally

About Natural Black Hair Color

Hair color pigmentation comes from two types of melanin, eumelanin and pheomelanin. Red hair comes from pheomelanin. The amount of brown or black eumelanin results in blonde, brown or black hair color. Blond hair comes from low concentration of brown eumelanin. If the level is higher, it causes hair to turn brown. 

Important note: High amounts of black eumelanin produce black hair color. Low amounts of eumelanin result in gray hair. There are two ways to get black hair color naturally. The first is to be born with lots of melanin and eumelanin, since the more you have, the darker your hair will be. Obviously, if you were born with black hair and still have it, you can be thankful for your lustrous hair.

Unfortunately, melanin levels can change over time, so a person's black hair color can change naturally. Additionally, a person can have more hair follicles of more than one color.

Get Back Your Black Hair
-from Natural Plant-based Hair Dye

You can get back your black hair color using a 100% all natural, plant-based, henna hair dye. That’s right: henna hair dye. However, since using pure henna alone produces a red color, henna hair dye mixed with extracts of pure indigo and other botanical extracts will create black hair color. Pure henna hair dye can also be mixed with other natural ingredients to produce a variety of hair shades from light brown to jet black.

Black hair is the shiniest of all hair colors. If you have lost some of it due to graying, you can still get your color back. Lustrous Henna^® hair dye is a unique powder mix of 100% natural henna hair dye and botanical extracts for all men and women.

Why takes risks that come with harmful chemical dyes? Now, you can still have shimmering, beautiful black hair color -naturally.

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Calling All Men: Color Gray Hair Naturally with Lustrous Henna®

Calling All Men:
Why Color Your Gray Hair Naturally?

Progressive chemical dyes and hair color formulas have been targeted at men for the past 40 years. These change the color gradually. Did you know that Grecian Formula was banned in Canada and European countries because it contained lead acetate, at the time? It is still sold and approved for use in the United States, but it must carry a warning label about the lead acetate in the product* marketed in the states.  

Permanent and semi-permanent synthetic dyes contain extremely harmful and toxic chemicals like P-Phenylenediamine (PPD), ammonia, peroxide, lead acetate and a slew of others that can cause damage to the hair shaft. They also have caused severe allergic reaction on the scalp, neck and face of several dermatologists’ patients.

The primary reason most men color their hair is to rid themselves of gray hair in order to look and feel younger. Some long for black hair, brown hair color or just their natural hair color. While, there is certainly nothing wrong with that, men should also pay attention to warnings on the packages of chemical dyes. 

Calling All Men:
Benefits of Lustrous Henna^® Hair Dye

Men, there is no need to take risks with your health or hair color when you dye it naturally. Even if, like most men, you just want to get rid of those pesky grays.

Lustrous Henna^® hair dye is 100% natural henna hair dye. It's the preferred hair color choice of health-conscious men and women, people allergic to chemical colors, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, teenagers.  Various natural hair color shades are achieved using pure henna and pure extracts of ancient herbs.

The following are the ingredients of Lustrous Henna^® hair dye. The order in which the ingredients are listed on each pack varies from one shade to another:

Lawsonia inermis, Indigofera tinctoria, Isatis tintoria, Coffea arabica, Rubia tinctoria, Bocopa monniera, Eclipta prostrada, Acacia concinna, Trigonella foenumgraecum

Calling All Men: 
Lustrous Henna^® Hair Dye from a Male Perspective

"Love your product! I am 85% grey and ordered the Lustrous Henna Soft Black along with the Indigo. I used three parts of Lustrous Henna Soft Black and one part of Indigo. I love the results. I got a very dark brown to black color hair which was exactly what I was looking for.

I used chemical dyes two or three times and developed severe reactions to the chemicals used in those products. With the Lustrous Henna Soft Black and Indigo I just get great looking hair with no reactions. Would recommend to anyone looking for natural products". 

Mr.Sam K. 
Laredo, TX

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.