Homemade Hair Gel With Essential Oils
Ingredients
- 2 cups purified OR distilled water
- ¼ cup flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon organic, fair-trade sugar
- 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
- 1 tablespoon Magnesium gel
- Essential oils *
Instructions
- In a small saucepan set over medium-high heat, bring the distilled water, flaxseed, and sugar to a boil.
- Once the mixture is boiling, turn down to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the gel reaches desired thickness.
- Remove from heat. Using a fine mesh strainer placed over a glass jar, strain the gel to remove seeds. Alternately, you can place the mixture in a nylon sock and squeeze it to extract the gel.
- Stir in vitamin E oil, magnesium gel, and essential oils.
- Use as you would any other hair gel. Store in the refrigerator. Your hair gel will last 2-3 weeks. If it starts to smell off, it is unusable.
Notes
*Choose one or more of the following essential oils
For all hair types: rosemary, sage, or rose
For oily hair: lemon, bergamot, or tea tree
For dry hair or to treat dandruff: lavender, sandalwood, or geranium
To stimulate growth: peppermint or rosemary