How to Make Organic Shampoo

You can make your own organic shampoo at home with a few dried herbs, oils and organic castile soap. If you're concerned about the harmful ingredients found in store-bought shampoos, this recipe is a viable alternative. This organic shampoo recipe makes approximately 40 applications, and leaves the hair shiny and soft. It's wonderful for sensitive scalps, but is suitable for all hair types.

Things You'll Need

• Distilled water Medium saucepan Dried lavender flowers Dried rosemary Dried nettle Dried chamomile flowers Medium mixing bowl Jojoba oil Lavender essential oil Organic castile soap Plastic squeeze bottle

Instructions

1. Bring 1½ cups distilled water to a boil in a medium saucepan, and then remove from heat. Add 1 Tbsp. dried lavender flowers, 1 Tbsp. dried rosemary, 1 Tbsp. dried nettle, and 2 Tbsp. dried chamomile flowers.

2. Cover the water and herb mixture tightly, and allow it to steep for at least 30 minutes. Any other essential oil may be substituted for lavender, if necessary or desired.

3. Strain the liquid into a medium-sized bowl, and add 1 tsp. of jojoba oil. Stir vigorously to combine.

4. Add ½ tsp. lavender essential oil and ½ cup organic castile soap, and stir thoroughly. Pour the shampoo into a plastic squeeze bottle, and label with the contents and date.

5. Store the organic shampoo in the refrigerator to preserve freshness. A small bottle can be kept in the shower for no longer than a week, if desired. Use 1 Tbsp. per application. Shake the bottle before use to mix any oil that has separated.

Tips & Warnings

• This organic shampoo will not produce a lot of suds, because it does not contain foaming agents. It cleans gently with minimal suds. Organic unscented baby shampoo may be used if castile soap is unavailable. All the ingredients needed to make the organic shampoo can be found at natural health stores or drugstores, or ordered online.

Resources

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