Shikakai Pod Powder
Shikakai pod powder suppliers, manufacturers and exporters in India
A.R.T International is a bulk shikakai pod powder supplier, manufacturer and exporter in Sojat, Rajasthan, India.
Shikakai is nature's own gentle hair cleanser, saponin-rich with naturally mild pH. Premium ingredient for natural shampoos, hair wash powders, herbal hair masks and Ayurvedic hair care formulations.
Shikakai Pod Powder, processed and packed in Sojat
Shikakai is nature's own gentle hair cleanser, saponin-rich with naturally mild pH. Premium ingredient for natural shampoos, hair wash powders, herbal hair masks and Ayurvedic hair care formulations.
A.R.T International supplies Shikakai Pod Powder from its GMP certified facility in Sojat City, Rajasthan. We have supplied herbal ingredients since 1995. Every batch ships with third party lab testing and a Certificate of Analysis, plus documentation for EU, US, and GCC import requirements.
As a shikakai pod powder exporter we ship wholesale shikakai pod powder to buyers in the US, EU and GCC, in export packing, with a Certificate of Analysis on every lot.
Why source Shikakai from A.R.T International
Full quality specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Acacia concinna |
| Part Used | Pods / Fruits |
| Active Compounds | Saponins, Vitamin C, Tannins |
| MOQ | 50 kg |
| Packaging | PP Bags / Foil Bags |
| Certifications | GMP, Halal, Organic |
| Origin | India |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
Who sources this ingredient
Saponins and a naturally mild pH
Shikakai pods carry saponins, which foam and lift oil without a synthetic surfactant, and the pod is naturally close to hair's own pH. That combination is why it has been the Indian hair wash for centuries and why natural-shampoo brands keep coming back to it. It lathers far less than a sulfate shampoo, which is a formulation fact worth designing around rather than fighting: consumers who expect foam need to be told, or they will think the product is not working.
Pod powder, fine mesh and cosmetic grade
Standard pod powder suits wash powders and blends. Fine mesh and cosmetic grade are milled tighter for leave-on and premium rinse-off formulations where grit would be noticed. Extract is available for buyers working to a specified saponin strength. Shikakai is usually bought alongside reetha and amla, the classic three-part hair wash, and buyers building that range take all three from one desk so the mesh matches.