How I made shampoo bars at home

I used to think shampoo bars were not for me. Boy, was I wrong! It’s all about the ingredients! Read on to see how I made shampoo bars at home.

What you need

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Soap making kit

• Made of eco-friendly materials, which are better for the environment
• Ideal for small batches of soap
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Melt & pour glycerin soap base

• A natural emollient, draws moisture out of the air to benefit skin health
• 100% vegetable-based, SLS and surfactant free formula
• Rinses clean and leaves no soapy film behind
• Cleanses without stripping or upsetting the delicate natural pH balance

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Castor oil

• Stimulates hair growth
• A natural hair conditioner
• Combats hair loss and reduces dandruff

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Shea butter

• Highly moisturizing
• A natural hair conditioner
• Contains vitamins A and E

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Lavender essential oil

• Promotes hair growth
• Fortifies scalp
• Has conditioning properties

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Rosemary essential oil

• Discourages hair loss
• Nourishes the scalp and promotes hair growth
• Increases hair thickness

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Peppermint essential oil

• Discourages hair loss
• Nourishes the scalp and promotes hair growth
• Increases hair thickness

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How to make

1. Fill a pot halfway with water and place on medium-high heat
2. While the pot warms, cut 2 lbs of soap base into smaller pieces
3. Place soap pieces into a heat-safe mixing bowl
4. Add 2 teaspoons of Shea butter
5. Place mixing bowl on top of the pot of water until melted
6. Once melted, remove from the heat and add 4 teaspoons of Castor oil
7. Next, add 25 drops of Lavender essential oil, 15 drops of Rosemary essential oil and 10 drops of Peppermint essential oil
8. Stir well to combine
9. Optional (but recommended): Spray mold with alcohol to prevent air bubbles
10. Pour soap mixture into soap mold
11. Allow to cool for 24 hours
12. Once set, remove from mold and cut down to size
13. All done!

Ways to use

• Saturate hair
• Wet shampoo bar
• Rub shampoo bar onto hair to create rich, foamy lather
• Rinse and repeat as needed!
• Need a conditioner to finish the job? Try this one out!
• Allow shampoo bar to dry out between uses
• This recipe made 12 good-sized bars

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