How to Make All Natural Shampoo
Making shampoo at home is easier than you think. This three-ingredient recipe comes together in no time, and I love that it lets me skip unnecessary additives while still getting clean, fresh hair.
Servings: 4 ounces
Equipment
- bottle dispenser or old foaming soap dispenser
Ingredients
- 2 oz water (¼ cup)
- 2 oz castile soap (¼ cup)
- 0.17 oz jojoba oil (½ tsp) for dry hair
- 10-15 drops essential oils optional
Instructions
- Add the water, castile soap and jojoba oil to a glass container. (Use an old shampoo bottle, foaming soap dispenser, or a mason jar)
- Stir well.
- Add in essential oils. (I used 6 drops of orange, 5 drops lime, 4 drops of bergamot and 2 drops of peppermint)
- Secure the lid and shake well.
Notes
This shampoo is thinner than the typical shampoo, but it does lather up a ton.
To thicken the shampoo, add 1/2 tsp of arrowroot powder.
To extend the shelf life, add a natural broad-spectrum preservative or Geogard 221 preservative at the correct dilution rate.
I’ve included step-by-step images in the post above for visual guidance. If you would rather watch, you can find the complete video tutorial above!