Buttermilk’s lactic acid is a mild alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps exfoliate the scalp and remove dead skin cells. It also strengthens your hair.

Triphala powder is a popular addition to hair masks as it has the goodness of three amazing herbs – Haritaki, Bibhitaki and Amla in equal proportions.

“This recipe of Takra (buttermilk) has helped many of my patients with their hair-issues due to dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema. It can also be used by people with no hair issues once in a while to clean their scalp and maintain or improve their hair-health,” says Ayurveda expert Dr Dixa Bhavsar Savaliya in her latest Instagram post.

Buttermilk and Triphala mask recipe

• Take 500 ml of buttermilk and add 1 tbsp of Triphala churna in it. Mix it well and keep it overnight.
• Next morning, wash your hair with this buttermilk followed by gentle shampoo.

How often to use this

For dandruff: Twice a week

For psoriasis: Thrice a week

For seborrheic dermatitis: Twice a week

Benefits of buttermilk and tripahala hair mask

• Each ingredient in triphala is power-packed with haircare properties.
• Amla is high in vitamin C and possesses immunity-boosting and heat-resistant properties. This helps strengthen your hair.
• Haritaki possesses antioxidants that delay degeneration and helps slow down premature greying.
• Bibhitaki has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti fungal properties that ultimately help with dandruff and cleanses the scalp.
• Buttermilk on the other hand, soothes and nourishes an itchy scalp with its moisturising properties.
• The probiotics present in buttermilk aid in maintaining a healthy scalp by balancing the natural pH levels. This helps combat dandruff and prevent its recurrence, leaving your scalp flake-free and healthy.
• If you too are irritated by your dry strands, try this super-easy and effective hair care remedy.