Our busy and hectic lifestyles prevent us from trying out natural ways to take care of our skin and hair but we all agree to the fact that the products available in the market contain harmful chemicals. Harsh cleaners called sulfates are one of the ingredients in commercial shampoos which lead to dryness and damaging our hair. So, take some time out from your busy schedule to treat your hair with something natural. In result, you will get healthy, soft and shiny hair. Read on to know how to make natural shampoo at home.

1. How To Make Shampoo With Castile Soap:

This shampoo is great for dry hair as it strengthens the hair shaft. To make a Castile soap shampoo, you will require

• Chamomile tea
• Liquid Castile soap
• Olive oil
• Tea tree essential oil
• Rosemary essential oil
• Peppermint essential oil

Process:

• After you are done gathering the ingredients, make the chamomile tea by boiling water and adding a tablespoon of chamomile flowers for ten minutes.
• When done, strain the tea and let it cool.
• Next, heat the Castile soap in a microwave oven for a minute or you can do it in a small pot on the stove too but do not bring it to a boil.
• Pour ½ oz. of olive oil, ¼ oz. tea tree oil and 1/8 oz. each of peppermint and rosemary oils into the heated soap.
• Stir the soap gently so that no foam or bubbles are formed.
• Slowly add in the chamomile tea into the mixture.
• Let it cool and when done, your shampoo is ready.
• Pour it into an empty container to use it in the future.

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2. Make Soap Flakes Shampoo:

This is another soap based shampoo which can effectively cleanse your scalp and moisture your hair.

You will Need:

• Soap Flakes
• Boiling Water
• Almond Oil
• Essential Oils

Process:

• You can gather any soap flakes from a regular bar of soap as long as it’s natural but it is recommended to use flakes of Castile soap.
• Apart from soap flakes, you will need boiling water, almond oil and essential oils.
• Start by flaking the soap by using a grater or a knife.
• Put 4 ounces of soap flakes in a large bowl.
• Boil a quart of water in the stove or a microwave oven.
• Next, pour the boiling water over the flakes so that the small soap flakes immediately dissolve.
• Stir the mixture to dissolve the flakes entirely.
• Add ¼ cup of almond oil and eight drops of your favorite essential oil such as peppermint or lavender and stir the mixture well.
• Let it cool.
• When cooled, transfer the mixture into an old empty shampoo bottle.

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