How to Make Cocoa and Vanilla Hair Shampoo
Cocoa and vanilla hair shampoo is a fresh, fun-smelling homemade shampoo that can be used on a daily basis. The shampoo is good for all hair types, and it can be a wonderful project to make with kids, as they tend to love the smell of this sugary shampoo. It can even be a great motivator to help your children enjoy bath time. Homemade cocoa and vanilla hair shampoo will keep for about three weeks from the day it is made. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- ¾ cup distilled water
- ¼ cup prepared shampoo base
- ½ tsp. table salt
- 1 tsp. powdered cocoa
- 20 drops vanilla essential oil
Instructions
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Warm the water in a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid over low heat for two to three minutes.
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Transfer the warm water to a small mixing bowl and add the prepared shampoo base. Stir to combine with a wire whisk or glass stirrer.
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Add the table salt and stir to combine. Set aside for about 10 minutes to let the mixture cool to room temperature.
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Add the powdered cocoa and vanilla essential oil and stir thoroughly.
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Transfer the cocoa and vanilla hair shampoo to a clean plastic squeeze bottle or a sterilized glass bottle with a pump.
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Tips & Warnings
All of the ingredients needed to make cocoa and vanilla hair shampoo can be purchased at a health food store or online through a variety of specialty retailers.
Do not mix or store homemade hair care products in an aluminum or copper container, as there is serious concern about heavy metals entering the final product.
