Homemade Shampoo
Supplies
- Blender OR glass bowl OR jar
- Immersion blender OR regular blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic unscented liquid castile soap
- ½ cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
- 1 teaspoon carrier oil *
- 25 drops essential oils **
- 5 drops carrot seed oil
- 5 drops red raspberry seed oil (optional for color-treated hair)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender, glass bowl, or jar.
- Blend well using an immersion or regular blender or by vigorously shaking a glass jar.
- Pour the shampoo into a glass pump bottle for easy dispensing and storage. Because this recipe contains coconut milk, it needs to be stored in the refrigerator.
Notes
*No matter what allergies you may have, there’s a carrier oil that’s right for you. You can use any or a combination of these: Avocado, Fractionated Coconut, Grapeseed, Jojoba, Sweet Almond. These are our favorite carrier oils; to see a full list of options, click here.
**Essential oils I love using for hair include equal parts lavender, peppermint, rosemary, and tea tree, also known as the “Hair Growth and Development Blend.” This blend is excellent for hair growth or fragile growth. You can adjust the quantity of this recipe as needed, adding 8 drops of essential oils for every ounce of carrier oil.