How to Make Your Own Tea Tree Oil Shampoo

The International Aromatherapy and Herb Association reports that shampoo with the correct percentage of tea tree oil can moisturize the hair, help unblock clogged hair follicles and sebaceous glands, help the body to release it's own moisturizing oils, and help free the scalp from problems with bacteria and fungus.

Here's a very simple and healing natural homemade shampoo recipe that has the correct percentage of tea tree oil suggested.

This shampoo recipe is great for either long or short hair.

Things You'll Need

• 10 drops of full strength tea tree true essential oil
• ¼ cup distilled water
• ¼ cup liquid castile soap
• ½ teaspoon apricot kernel oil
• Mixing bowl
• Wooden mixing spoon or wire whisk
• Airtight container for final product

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl and mix or whisk thoroughly until very well combined. Try to mix this natural shampoo recipe without making too many suds.

2. Pour your new homemade tea tree oil shampoo into the airtight container.

3. Store this tea tree oil shampoo recipe at room temperature.

4. Use this homemade natural tea tree shampoo as you would any shampoo, massage into wet hair, cleanse, then rinse very well.

Tips & Warnings

• Jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, or avocado oil can replace the apricot kernel oil in this natural shampoo recipe. Or, blend more than one oil.

• As with all essential oils and shampoos, keep out of eyes and other sensitive areas.

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