Aritha (Reetha) Powder for Hair & Skin - EU Pack

Aritha – also called reetha or soapnut – is a plant known for its mild, soap-like feel when mixed with water. Spierb Aritha Powder offers a straightforward way to explore this ingredient in an EU cosmetic routine: a single-ingredient aritha powder you mix fresh each time you use it.

As an aritha powder for hair, it works well as a gentle pre-wash or low-foam cleanse. When you whisk the powder with warm water, it releases a light, natural lather. Applied to the scalp and lengths, it helps lift everyday build-up so hair feels fresh and ready for conditioner and styling, without behaving exactly like a conventional shampoo.

On the skin, this aritha powder for skin can be used in short-contact masks for face and body. Mixed into a soft paste, it becomes part of a calm self-care moment: a light massage, a brief pause and a thorough rinse, leaving the skin feeling freshly cleansed and comfortable.

Because the powder is made from a single plant ingredient, you can keep your routine very simple or build more detailed recipes. Many people like combining Aritha with Amla powder or Shikakai powder in hair masks, or with Multani Mitti in a clarifying face or body mask.

If you are new to herbs like Aritha, the Spierb Learn Hub is a helpful place to start. You’ll find an Aritha ingredient guide, step-by-step routines and a glossary entry for Aritha / Reetha, along with ideas on how to pair it with other Spierb herbs such as Amla and Shikakai.

• Allows you to explore aritha as a gentle, plant-based cleanser in your routine
• Works as a low-foam option for cosmetic hair and scalp care
• Can be used as a short-contact mask on face and body as part of a cleansing step
• Leaves hair feeling fresh, light and less weighed down after rinsing
• Helps the scalp feel clean and comfortable within your usual wash routine
• Supports both simple routines and more detailed aritha hair mask recipes with Amla and Shikakai
• Naturally plant based and suitable for many vegan-style cosmetic routines
• Supplied in a resealable pouch to help protect the powder between uses

Always begin with a patch test. See “Good to know” for a simple method.

For gentle hair and scalp cleansing

1. Add 2–4 tablespoons of Aritha Powder to a clean, non-metal bowl, adjusting for hair length and thickness.
   
2. Pour in warm water gradually, whisking until you have a thin, smooth liquid with light foam.
   
3. Apply the mixture to wet hair and scalp, focusing on the roots and massaging gently with your fingertips.
   
4. Massage for a few minutes as you would with a low-foam shampoo, then rinse thoroughly with plenty of lukewarm water.
   
5. Follow with your usual conditioner or hair mask and style as normal.
   

Start with about once a week and adjust depending on how your hair and scalp feel.

For hair mask / pre-wash treatment

1. Place 2–3 tablespoons of Aritha Powder in a bowl.
   
2. Add enough warm water to form a thicker, creamy paste.
   
3. Apply to damp hair and scalp, working section by section so the paste is evenly distributed.
   
4. Leave on for 10–20 minutes, making sure it does not dry rock-hard on the hair.
   
5. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water, then follow with your normal shampoo and conditioner.
   

For face and body (short-contact use)

1. Add 1 teaspoon of Aritha Powder to a small bowl.
   
2. Add enough water to create a soft, runny paste that spreads easily on damp skin.
   
3. Apply a very thin layer to damp skin, avoiding the eye and lip area.
   
4. Gently massage for a moment to create a light foam, then leave on for no more than 3–5 minutes.
   
5. Rinse well with lukewarm water, pat dry and follow with your usual moisturiser or body lotion.
   

Use 1–2 times per week and reduce frequency or contact time if the skin feels dry or tight.