Shikakai powder contains saponin which generates lather with water. Shikakai has been used in India from ages as a natural hair wash and conditioner. Shikakai imparts shine and body to hair and has a balancing effect on irritated scalp and dandruff. Directions to use: wet your hair and scalp make a paste of the online quality store shikakai powder and apply this on to your hair and scalp gently massage it on your head leave it on your hair for a few minutes rinse off all the powder thoroughly.