How to Make Homemade Rosemary and Raw Honey Hair Conditioner
Rosemary and raw honey hair conditioner is a simple, easy to make homemade hair care product that can help keep your hair healthy, shiny and soft. Making homemade cosmetics can also save money compared to buying expensive commercially available products. Homemade products also eschew the use of possibly harmful preservatives and additives designed to keep hair care products stable during shipping. This conditioner will keep for about one month if stored in a cool, dark place. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 1 cup natural raw honey
- ½ cup olive oil
- 8 drops essential rosemary oil
- 2 drops essential lemon oil
- 2 ½ tsp. xantham gum
Instructions
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Pour the natural honey, olive oil, essential rosemary oil, essential lemon oil and xantham gum into a small mixing bowl.
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Transfer the contents of the mixing bowl to a medium saucepan. Heat the mixture over low heat for two to three minutes, stirring regularly.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk the ingredients together until cool. Cover with plastic wrap and let the mixture combine at room temperature overnight.
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Pour the cooled hair conditioner into a clean plastic bottle, preferably one tinted a dark color to prevent light degradation.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep homemade rosemary and raw honey hair conditioner in a cool, dark place, such as the medicine cabinet or under the sink. The conditioner can also be kept in the refrigerator to prolong its shelf-life.
Essential lemon oil can be replaced with a different essential oil, as it is mostly for fragrance. Use an essential oil that you like or one that has properties you wish to add to the conditioner.
Avoid mixing homemade hair care, skin care or cosmetics in stainless steel bowls, as there is some concern about harmful heavy metals entering the final product.
