Hibiscus Powder – 100g

Description

Hibiscus Powder is a bright botanical powder used in herbal teas, natural colour projects, haircare and simple DIY
cosmetic preparations. It is known for its vivid red colour, fruity-sour profile and naturally occurring anthocyanins,
flavonoids, gentle fruit acids and mucilage. Hibiscus is traditionally used in teas for vitality, heart and liver
support, while external infusions are commonly used in scalp, hair and skin routines. Its colour is pH-sensitive, so
it can shift from deeper red in acidic mixtures to purple, blue or green tones in more alkaline systems.

♡ Why we love it: Hibiscus brings colour, brightness and botanical richness to both tea blends and beauty projects. It
is especially useful in henna blends, scalp treatments, natural colour experiments and antioxidant-rich infusions.

Key Properties

• Form: Powder
• Colour Profile: Bright red botanical powder
• Flavour Profile: Fruity, tart and sour
• Contains: Anthocyanins, flavonoids, fruit acids, Vitamin C and mucilage
• Colour Note: pH-sensitive colour that can shift depending on formula acidity or alkalinity
• Particle Note: Hibiscus does not always grind to an ultra-fine powder and can have a naturally coarser texture
• Suitable For: Herbal Tea, Haircare, Henna Blends And DIY Cosmetic Colouring
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light and moisture

What It’s Used For

• Herbal teas with a bright, tart flavour
• Adding red tones to henna blends
• Natural colourant in DIY cosmetics
• Scalp scrubs and rinse-off hair preparations
• Hair masks for shine, conditioning and root support
• Skin and haircare preparations where a fruity botanical powder is wanted
• Colour experiments where pH shifts are understood and tested

Who It’s For

This Product Is For:

• Tea makers wanting a vivid, tart botanical powder
• DIY haircare makers working with henna and botanical colourants
• People creating scalp scrubs, masks and rinse-off preparations
• Natural cosmetic makers exploring pH-sensitive plant colour

This Product Is Not For:

• People wanting a neutral-colour botanical powder
• Light hair without strand testing first
• Products where a predictable fixed colour is essential
• Water-based products that need a clear, particle-free ingredient without careful straining

How To Use

• As a Tea: Infuse in hot water, then strain well before drinking.
• In Henna Blends: Add to henna to help boost warmer red tones.
• As a Scalp Scrub: Mix with a suitable liquid to form a paste, massage gently onto the scalp and rinse thoroughly.
• As a Natural Colourant: Add to DIY cosmetics in small test batches and check pH-related colour shifts before
  scaling.
• As a Hair Rinse: Prepare a tea, cool fully, strain very well and apply to hair as a rinse.
• Processing Tip: Test colour in the final formulation pH before committing to a full batch.

Safety Instructions

• Can stain light hair, skin, fabrics and surfaces
• Strand test before using on light or colour-treated hair
• Patch test before topical use
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Use rinse-off preparations carefully and rinse thoroughly
• Discontinue use if irritation occurs
• Keep out of reach of children and pets

FAQs

Q: Can Hibiscus Powder be added to henna?

A: Yes, it is commonly added to henna blends to help boost red tones.

Q: Why does hibiscus colour change in formulas?

A: Hibiscus is pH-sensitive. Acidic mixtures can deepen the red tone, while alkaline mixtures can shift it towards
purple, blue or green.

Q: Can Hibiscus Powder stain light hair?

A: Yes, it can stain lighter hair, so strand testing is important.

Q: Is hibiscus powder always very fine?

A: No. Some botanicals cannot be milled to an ultra-fine grade, and hibiscus can naturally have a slightly coarser
texture.