Jun 17, 2024

Homemade Shampoo

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This shampoo is super easy to make!

 

¼ cup water
¼ cup liquid castile soap
½ teaspoon carrier oil
20 drops total essential
See notes for details on ingredients

 

Combine ingredients in a plastic bottle with a flip top lid. You can keep this in the shower. To use simply give the shampoo a shake and use as you would any shampoo.

 

Notes:

Castile soap can be found at Walmart, Target and some grocery stores, usually found in the beauty section.

 

Carrier oils can be any of the following. Coconut, argon, jojoba, sweet almond, grapeseed, olive oil.. DO NOT USE CANOLA OR VEGETABLE OIL -Coconut, avocado and grapeseed can be found in the grocery store (even Aldi) Jojoba, coconut and sweet almond oils can be found at The Vitamin Shoppe.

 

Essential oils can be found just about anywhere these days. I know Target and Walmart have a selection. If you can get to a MOMS Organic, they have a wonderful variety to choose from (plus they will be organic). The Vitamin Shoppe also has a small selection. Remember, these are getting applied directly to your skin, so be mindful of how “cheap” these oils can be. Wyndmere and Aura Cacia are pretty popular brands I trust.

 

See chart on the next page for some options.

 

If you have any bad reactions to any of these ingredients, immediately stop using it.

Also, be mindful of your sewer or septic. Since this recipe uses oils, it's a good idea to clean those drains or treat your septic with a cleaner every few months.  

 

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR HAIR CARE
 

Essential OilHair typeEffective treatment
BasilOilyPromotes growth
ChamomileFine to normalGives golden highlights
Clary sageAll hair typesDandruff treatment
Lavender NormalScalp treatment for itchiness, dandruff and lice. 
LemonOilyGives golden highlights, treats dry scalp, dandruff, lice and underactive sebaceous glands (the glands in you skin that produce your natural oils)
MyrrhDryTreats dry scalp, dandruff, lice and underactive sebaceous glands
PatchouliOilyDandruff treatment
PeppermintDryPromotes hair growth
RoseFineSoothes scalp
RosemaryOilyDandruff, promotes growth (check out my hair serum)
Tea treeOilyTreatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice and underactive sebaceous glands
Ylang-ylangOilyDandruff treatment

(Chart from Rosemary Gladstar’s; Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health)