Making shampoo at home can be a fun and inexpensive experiment or a habit to integrate into your lifestyle. Do-it-yourself preparation allows you to control the substances that come into contact with the body and end up in the pipes. For this reason, artisanal shampoo is a healthy and ecological alternative to purchased products. Furthermore, as there are practically infinite combinations of recipes and ingredients, you can customize the shampoo according to various factors: dry or oily hair, sensitive scalp, skin conditions or mood. Numerous ingredients can be used to hydrate and generally care for your hair and scalp. If you suffer from particular ailments or capillary problems, you will also have a wide range of essential oils available.
Ingrediants
Simple Shampoo
- 120 ml of distilled water
- 60 ml of liquid castile soap
- 10 ml of avocado oil
- 5-10 drops of peppermint essential oil
- 5-10 drops of tea tree oil
- 10 ml of vegetable glycerin
- 10-15 drops of essential oils (optional)
Soap-free shampoo
- 180 ml of aloe vera gel
- 45 ml of olive oil
- 50 g of baking soda
- 20 drops of rosemary oil
- 10 drops of peppermint oil
PH Balanced Shampoo
- 400 ml of whole coconut milk
- 10 ml of liquid raw honey
- 5 ml of jojoba oil
- 5 ml of castor oil
- 10 ml of apple cider vinegar
- 20-25 drops of essential oils (optional)
Steps
Part 1 of 4: Choosing the Shampoo Ingredients
Step 1. Examine the pH of your scalp
The skin and scalp have a natural pH between 4.5 and 5.5. Consequently, the shampoo and conditioner should have a pH that is appropriate to that of the body. Many recipes involve the use of excessively alkaline ingredients (such as baking soda) or acidic (such as vinegar) without balancing them, thus presenting an inadequate pH for the scalp. Here are some red flags to tell if the pH values of the products you use for hair care are wrong:
- Eczema and psoriasis affecting the scalp;
- Mold or fungal infections
- Dryness or itching in the scalp area
- Dandruff or flaking
- Hair that falls out or breaks.
Step 2. Use oils and other moisturizing ingredients
In addition to classic moisturizers like aloe, coconut or olive oil, there are many other ingredients with nourishing properties. Try the following oils, especially for dry hair:
- Cedar wood and moscatella grass, which are also good for thin hair;
- Chamomile;
- Lavender and ylang-ylang;
- Rosemary and thyme.
Step 3. Look for effective ingredients to treat other ailments affecting the scalp
There are several types of problems, including brittleness, dullness, grease, hair loss, dry scalp and dandruff. Fortunately, there are also many essential oils that help to have healthy hair and treat various ailments, making it beautiful and soft.
- To remedy dry scalp or dandruff, use a shampoo containing lemon, lavender, tea tree, and rosemary.
- To strengthen your hair or fight hair loss, try Muscat Grass, Lavender, Orange, Rosemary, and Peppermint.
- To polish them, try basil, chamomile and lavender.
- To treat oily hair, add essential oil of bergamot, cedar wood, lemon, pine or ylang-ylang to the shampoo.
Step 4. Adopt proper hair care techniques
The habits associated with personal hygiene are quite personal, but there are certainly harmful and unhealthy ways to wash, dry, style and style your hair.
- Before being applied to the scalp, the shampoo must always be worked until it forms a full-bodied foam. Massage it into your scalp to clean it properly, removing dirt and other debris.
- Always use a wide-toothed comb. If you prefer a brush, choose one with rounded plastic bristles.
Part 2 of 4: Making a Simple Shampoo
Step 1. Get the ingredients and a container
Old shampoo bottles and glass jars are perfect, but be sure to wash them first. Take castile soap, oil, glycerin and essential oils.
Glycerin allows the shampoo to thicken, making it less watery
Step 2. To add body and shine to your hair, add beer, which is also an ingredient used to make many artisanal shampoos
Measure 250 ml of beer and heat it on the stove. Reduce it to 60ml and let it cool
Step 3. Mix the ingredients
Pour them all into a bottle, shake them well and the shampoo will be ready to use! Always stir it before use.
Part 3 of 4: Making a Soap-Free Shampoo
Step 1. Find out if you need a soap-free shampoo, which exacerbates conditions such as eczema and psoriasis
Using a soap-free shampoo, also called no-poo method, can be a great alternative.
Many believe that shampooing causes the scalp to produce more sebum, while the no-poo technique reverses that process. However, it must be remembered that the amount of sebum generated by the scalp is due to genetic factors and has nothing to do with shampooing
Step 2. Prepare all the ingredients and a bottle
Possessing moisturizing properties, aloe is an important ingredient for this recipe. In addition, it has a pH between 4.5 and 5.5, so it adapts perfectly to the skin and scalp.
For this recipe you can use the oils you prefer according to your needs and tastes
Step 3. Mix the ingredients
Pour them all into an old shampoo bottle or glass jar and mix them well. Always shake the container before use.
Part 4 of 4: Making a pH Balanced Shampoo
Step 1. Prepare everything you need
In addition to the ingredients and the bottle, you'll need a medium-sized bowl and whisk.
Step 2. Pour all the ingredients, including essential oils, into the bowl
Beat them until smooth. Transfer it to the bottle or glass jar.
Step 3. Shake the shampoo before use
Massage a small amount into your scalp. Leave it on for 2 to 3 minutes and rinse.
