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Do you want to learn how to make natural and ecological homemade shampoo? If you are looking for options to take better care of your health and the environment at the same time, one of the aspects that you will surely have to change is the purchase of hygiene and beauty products. In the case of shampoo, you have the option of searching the market and buying a shampoo without sulfates, silicones, or parabens, in short, without chemicals, but you can also choose to prepare one at home.
Next in Green Ecologist we explain how to make natural homemade shampoo from several very useful recipes, using aloe vera, baking soda, herbs such as rosemary, almond oil and more natural products. To make it also an ecological product, we will avoid the use of neutral glycerin, as it contains vegetable and animal fats, and instead we will use saponaria and washing nuts. Take note and wear healthy hair naturally.
How to make a herbal shampoo
What do you need to make a homemade and ecological shampoo? To begin, as we have already mentioned, we must put together several ingredients, depending on the recipe we choose, but always avoiding common materials in homemade soap recipes such as soda and neutral glycerin, since they are not ecological. Instead it is better to use ecological products such as soapwort or soap plant and washing nuts. Thus, you can choose between making natural homemade shampoo with aromatic herbs or with other ingredients such as succulents, such as aloe vera, and some oils and fruits.
In this first recipe, we teach you how to make natural homemade shampoo with herbs:
Ingredients
- 15 to 20 wash nuts or dry soap nuts
- 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek
- 1 tablespoon dried hibiscus leaves and flowers
- 1 tablespoon raspberry leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
- 3 large cups of mineral water
- 1 lemon
- You can add more herbs, such as thyme or rosemary (add 1/2 glass of water for each extra tablespoon of herbs)
Preparation of natural homemade shampoo
- Open the washed nuts and scoop out the seeds.
- Add the seeds and all the herbs and seeds to an empty saucepan, do not add the lemon yet.
- Add the water, put the heat on low and let it boil for about 15 minutes, while stirring to avoid sticking.
- Remove the mixture from the heat when this time passes and you see that it is homogeneous. Strain it and let the mixture cool.
- Extract the lemon juice, strain it to remove the pulp and add it to the mixture, stirring well.
- If you see it thick for your taste, you can add a little more water at the end, without overdoing it.
This recipe is perfect if you are looking for a homemade shampoo for oily hair. You can use it several times a week although, like any shampoo, its daily use is not recommended, simply because it allows the skin and hair to rest.
Natural homemade shampoo with bicarbonate
Another option for make organic homemade shampoo is to use bicarbonate, a perfect product to deeply cleanse the scalp and it is also a homemade anti-hair loss shampoo because it stimulates the circulation of the scalp. For this shampoo we will use saponaria (Saponaria officinalis), also called the soap plant. Take note of these guidelines to Make Natural Baking Soda Shampoo:
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of saponaria powder
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon fresh lavender
- 2 large cups of water
Preparation
- Bring the water to boil in a saucepan and when it starts to boil add the saponaria and stir well until it is integrated.
- While stirring at the same time add the baking soda and lavender.
- Then let it continue to simmer for 15 more minutes over low heat.
- Remove the mixture from the heat, strain it through a fine strainer and let it cool.
To cool and rest better, leave the jar or jar open in a dry and cool place. You can start using this natural homemade shampoo after 12 hours of rest.
How to make homemade shampoo with aloe vera
Other easy natural homemade shampoo recipe and ecological is the one that is prepared with aloe vera or aloe vera, it also turns out to be a very effective homemade shampoo for dry hair, since this plant is very moisturizing. How to make natural homemade shampoo with aloe vera? Very easy:
Ingredients
- 15 wash nuts or dried soap nuts
- 1 aloe vera leaf
- 1 fresh rosemary leaf
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 150 ml of mineral water
- 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
Preparation
- Open the aloe leaf or stalk and remove the gel, leaving it in a container, and open the washed nuts to keep the seeds.
- In a pot, pour the water, the seeds of the walnuts, the aloe vera and the rosemary. Let it simmer and stir.
- After about 15 minutes, strain the mixture through a fine strainer and then add the lemon juice and sweet almond oil.
- Stir again so that everything is well integrated and store it in the final container that you want to use to store your shampoo.
- You can add more water if you think it is too thick, but always remember to shake the container a little before using it.
Natural homemade shampoo with clay
Finally, to finish with these suggestions on how to make natural shampoo without chemicals, we recommend you try the clay shampoo. This mineral is ideal for treating problems such as oil in the hair and scalp and dandruff. Take note of this recipe on how to make natural shampoo with clay in an ecological way:
Ingredients
- 3 large cups of water
- 2 tablespoons of saponaria powder
- 2 tablespoons of white, green or red clay (depending on the needs of your hair and skin)
- 20 drops of an essential oil that you like (for example, essential oil of orange or lemon)
Steps to follow
- Boil the water in a large enough pot and when it starts to boil add the powdered saponaria.
- Stir well until somewhat dissolved.
- Add the clay while stirring and then lower the heat and let it finish boiling for about 5 more minutes.
- Remove the mixture from the heat, strain it through a fine strainer and let it cool.
- While it is still warm, add the drops of your chosen essential oil to the mixture so that the natural homemade shampoo will smell the way you like it.
- Let it sit uncovered in a cool, dry place for a few hours before you start using it.
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