How to Make Raspberry and Grapefruit Shower Gel
Raspberry and grapefruit shower gel is a simple, natural shower gel that works just as well as the expensive store-bought brands. Making your own shower gel will not only save you money, but it can help limit your exposure to chemicals and additives that may be harmful to your skin and overall health. Raspberry and grapefruit shower gel will keep for about one month from the day it is made if stored in a cool, dark place between uses. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- ¾ cups distilled water
- 2 tbsp. prepared shampoo base
- 2 tbsp. aloe vera gel
- 1 tsp. table salt
- 8 drops raspberry essential oil
- 8 drops grapefruit essential oil
Instructions
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Pour the distilled water into a small saucepan and heat over low heat for about five minutes.
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Add the prepared shampoo base and mix with a wire whisk or glass stirrer.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and add the aloe vera gel, salt, raspberry essential oil and grapefruit essential oil. Stir thoroughly to combine.
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Let the mixture cool completely and transfer to a glass bottle with a tight-fitting lid or to a plastic squeeze bottle.
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Tips & Warnings
All of the ingredients needed to make raspberry and grapefruit shower gel can be purchased in a health food store or through a specialty retailer over the Internet.
Do not mix or store any type of homemade bath soap in an aluminum container, as there is serious concern about heavy metals entering the bloodstream through the pores.
