How to Make Rose and Honeydew Shampoo

Rose and honeydew shampoo is a simple, natural shampoo. Though it will not lather like commercial shampoos, it cleans and conditions hair without stripping all of the essential oils, which many commercial products tend to do. Homemade shampoos also avoid exposing you to potentially harmful chemicals and additives, and making your own shampoo will save you a lot of money over time. Rose and honeydew shampoo will keep for about two months.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup distilled water
• 3 tablespoons shredded castile soap
• 5 drops rose essential oil
• 5 drops honeydew essential oil

Instructions

1. Pour the distilled water into a small heavy saucepan and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and add the shredded castile soap. Stir with a wooden spoon or glass stirrer until the soap has dissolved.

2. Add the rose and honeydew essential oils, then stir. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.

3. Transfer the rose and honeydew shampoo to a glass bottle with a pump or a plastic squeeze bottle.

Tips & Warnings

• To use, shake the bottle gently and put a small amount in your palm. Work the shampoo into your hair, taking care to massage the scalp with the mixture. Rinse with warm water.

• Do not store any type of homemade shampoo or hair care products in an aluminum or copper container, as these metals can reduce the quality of the final mixture over time.

References

• The Cosmetics Cookbook; Belkin, Lisa Sharon; 2008

Resources

• All Natural Beauty: Homemade Beauty Recipes