Easy DIY Shampoo Bars at Home
I used to think shampoo bars were not for me. Boy, was I wrong! It’s all about the ingredients! Read on to see how I made shampoo bars at home.
What you need:
Soap making kit
- Made of eco-friendly materials, which are better for the environment
- Ideal for small batches of soap
- Get $4 off with the code $4offSMK (First 10 customers only!)
Melt & pour glycerin soap base
- A natural emollient, draws moisture out of the air to benefit skin health
- 100% vegetable-based, SLS and surfactant free formula
- Rinses clean and leaves no soapy film behind
- Cleanses without stripping or upsetting the delicate natural pH balance
Castor oil
- Stimulates hair growth
- A natural hair conditioner
- Combats hair loss and reduces dandruff
Shea butter
- Highly moisturizing
- A natural hair conditioner
- Contains vitamins A and E
Lavender essential oil
- Promotes hair growth
- Fortifies scalp
- Has conditioning properties
Rosemary essential oil
- Discourages hair loss
- Nourishes the scalp and promotes hair growth
- Increases hair thickness
Peppermint essential oil
- Promotes hair growth
- Discourages hair loss
- Helps to strengthen hair roots
How to make:
1 - Fill a pot halfway with water and place on medium-high heat
2 - While the pot warms, cut 2 lbs of soap base into smaller pieces
3 - Place soap pieces into a heat-safe mixing bowl & add 2 teaspoons of Shea butter
4 - Place mixing bowl on top of the pot of water until melted
5 - Once melted, remove from the heat and add 4 teaspoons of Castor oil
6 - Next, add 25 drops of Lavender essential oil, 15 drops of Rosemary essential oil and 10 drops of Peppermint essential oil
7 - Stir well to combine. If you see clumps then it's not ready. If you don't see clumps then it IS ready.
8 - Pour soap mixture into soap mold
Optional (but recommended) Tip: Spray mold with alcohol to prevent air bubbles
9 - Allow to cool for 24 hours
10 - Once set, remove from mold and cut down to size
All done!
Watch My Video To See How I Use It
- Saturate hair
- Wet shampoo bar
- Rub shampoo bar onto hair to create rich, foamy lather
- Rinse and repeat as needed!
- Need a conditioner to finish the job? Try this one out!
- Allow shampoo bar to dry out between uses
- This recipe made 12 good-sized bars
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