Homemade Shampoo Recipes

Not all beauty products on the market are good for the body. If you have sensitive skin, for example, they can cause irritation, inflammation, redness, etc. When it comes to shampoo, you have to be very careful, because the skin of the scalp is the same, if not more delicate than the skin of the face. That’s why we recommend some homemade shampoo recipes.

What should you know about an “organic” shampoo?

First of all, you need to remember the purpose of a shampoo: to clean your hair and remove dandruff, grease, etc. But this does not always happen. The reason? – the chemical components used to create these shampoos.

Have you ever noticed that as soon as you stop using anti-dandruff shampoo, it reappears? Or that when your hair cream runs out, it looks lifeless again?

Experts claim that this is due to the ingredients used to create these products. They do not “attack” the problem, but only “cover” it for a while.

In order to always enjoy healthy hair, an excellent idea would be to prepare your own used hygiene products, such as shampoo. If you use natural ingredients, you can create organic products that do not affect your skin or hair and do good to the environment by not throwing chemicals left and right.

Some hair washing tips

• Wash your head every two days.
• Do not use too much shampoo, put a little in your palm and spread it all over the hair. Opt for recipes for homemade natural shampoo.
• Take the opportunity to lightly massage your scalp when applying the shampoo.

• Do not use too hot water and rinse your hair with cold water.

Recipes for homemade natural shampoo

The following natural shampoo recipes are great for your hair. They will be much more effective than you might expect. Remember that in the first few days you may feel some itching or you may experience dandruff, but don’t worry.

These discomforts are part of the process by which your hair “returns to normal.” If it lasts more than 15 days, consult a dermatologist.

• Orange shampoo and soap infusion: you need half a liter of soap infusion, two tablespoons of orange juice and two egg yolks. Beat the yolks and add the other two ingredients. Put the mixture in a jar and keep it in the refrigerator. Use the preparation to wash your hair.

• Sandalwood shampoo: you need 25 g of dried chamomile flowers, 25 g of finely chopped soapstone root, 250 ml of hot water and 20 drops of organic sandalwood oil. Put the flowers and the root in a bowl and pour hot water over them. Stir and let stand overnight. The next day, add the sandalwood oil.

• Rose water shampoo: for brown or black hair. Use two tablespoons of vinegar, two tablespoons of rose water and two eggs. Mix all the ingredients and apply the product on the hair by massaging the scalp. Rinse and repeat the procedure. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then rinse well and apply the conditioner.

• Nettle and rosemary shampoo: for hair loss or brittle hair. In a stainless steel saucepan, put two tablespoons of soap and a cup and a half of water. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it sit for 10 minutes. Cover the pot and let it cool. Strain the liquid and put it in a bottle with a lid. Then prepare an infusion of half a tablespoon of fresh rosemary and a handful of nettles in a cup of boiling water. Let the liquid stand for half an hour, mix it and pour it into the soap bottle. Mix well and apply the product on the hair instead of shampoo or rinse.

Recipes for fragrant shampoo

• Coconut and egg shampoo: for dry hair. The beginning of the recipe is the same as in the previous recipe, with soap dish. Then melt two tablespoons of coconut oil on the steam bath and add it to the previous mixture, along with an egg yolk and three drops of brandy. Stir continuously. Allow the product to cool and apply it on damp scalp. Leave it on for five minutes, then rinse your hair with warm water.

• Herbal shampoo: another option for dry or damaged hair. Boil 15 g of cumin root and 15 g of shock or clover in a cup of water for 10 minutes. Strain and add half a cup of grated soap. Allow the mixture to cool and then place it in a container with a lid. Use it like regular shampoo.
• Papaya and aloe vera shampoo : Peel a large papaya and cut it into slices. Then put it in the blender and mix it. Add a tablespoon of aloe vera gel, half a cup of baby shampoo, half a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Use the mixture as a regular shampoo to wash your head every two days.
• Lavender Shampoo: This is perfect for blonde hair. You need the juice of two lemons, two tablespoons of lavender water and two egg yolks. Mix all the ingredients and apply the preparation on the hair, massaging lightly. Rinse and repeat the procedure. Leave the mixture to act for 15 minutes. Rinse well and then use conditioner.

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