Do you know an easy recipe for home made shampoo?

posted on August 28, 2010 in shampoo recipe


1/4 cup grated soap (castile soap is a common choice)
1/4 cup hot water
1/2 tsp olive oil
2 tablespoons glycerine
~5 drops essential oil (optional, for fragrance or therapeutic properties)
Let’s Make Shampoo!
Dissolve the soap in the hot water.

Stir in the olive oil. You can substitute another vegetable oil if you like, but olive oil is generally accepted as healthy for skin and hair.

Add the glycerine and any essential oils you might want. Typical essential oils would include lavender, peppermint, or citrus.
You can use this shampoo as-is or as a base for specialized recipes for oily hair, dry hair, dandruff, etc.

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  1. 1/4 cup grated soap (castile soap is a common choice)
    1/4 cup hot water
    1/2 tsp olive oil
    2 tablespoons glycerine
    ~5 drops essential oil (optional, for fragrance or therapeutic properties)
    Let’s Make Shampoo!
    Dissolve the soap in the hot water.

    Stir in the olive oil. You can substitute another vegetable oil if you like, but olive oil is generally accepted as healthy for skin and hair.

    Add the glycerine and any essential oils you might want. Typical essential oils would include lavender, peppermint, or citrus.
    You can use this shampoo as-is or as a base for specialized recipes for oily hair, dry hair, dandruff, etc.
    References :

    Comment by rizzdawg — August 28, 2010 @ 8:20 am

  2. Here’s a bunch of recipes: http://hair.lovetoknow.com/How_to_Make_Shampoo
    References :

    Comment by xx meep ☮ — August 28, 2010 @ 8:35 am

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