Shampoo Bar Recipes Cold Process
Luxurious shampoo bar soap recipe 9 ounces coconut oil 9 ounces olive oil 5 ounces castor oil 3 ounces jojoba oil 2 ounces shea butter 2 ounces cocoa butter 1 ounce beeswax please note all amounts are per weight.
Shampoo bar recipes cold process. Rinsing with apple cider vinegar acv is one of the most popular choices. 5 8 ounces olive oil. Moving forward i m going to avoid using it because it s pretty much a disaster jojoba oil 10 3 6 oz. I was sure to buy palm oil from a distributor i trust who promises it was ethically sourced.
2 3 ounces palm oil. Three pound batch shampoo bar recipe. 5 oz sodium hydroxide. These shampoo bars are a biodegradable packaging free alternative to traditional liquid shampoos and contain a mixture of several hair nourishing oils.
Many shampoo bar users recommend rinsing with an acidic rinse to balance ph a few times per week when using a shampoo bar. 1 5 oz tea tree essential oil. Let the soap stay in the mold for 1 to 2 days then unmold and slice into bars. 10 oz coconut oil.
Let the shampoo bars cure for at least 4 weeks before using. You will need to use a kitchen scale for these measurements 4 ounces water 6 ounces coconut milk 4 ounces lye. Natural cold process solid shampoo this diy shampoo bar recipe is a great start for a soap maker interested in a soap based shampoo recipe for many different hair types. Melt and cool to 110 degrees fahrenheit.
Now on to the recipe. 3 2 ounces sodium hydroxide. Rub shampoo bar from scalp to ends covering each section of hair or rub between hands to create a nice foamy lather. These bars will leave your hair feeling nice and refreshed and in my experience i needed to load on the.
Combine lard and oils in a large pot. 8 oz olive oil. 6 9 ounces coconut oil. 5 8 ounces castor oil.
Recipe for cold process shampoo bars yields 3ish pounds coconut oil 30 10 8 oz castor oil 20 7 2 oz olive oil 20 7 2 oz palm oil 20 7 2 oz note. Keep in mind the nature of soap is to clean and these bars have a ph of around 7 slightly less than regular cold process soap. Wearing appropriate safety equipment go outside and add lye to water and stir until dissolved. Let cool until it is around 110 degrees fahrenheit.
To make a 2 lb batch. 2 3 ounces canola coil. 3 4 tsp of salt to make the soap get harder quicker 1 tsp of sugar to boost the lather 1 ounce of fragrance or. Shampoo bars are typically sulfate free and have a ph hovering around 7 similar to the ph of cold process soaps.
Work shampoo into your hair gently massaging the scalp and working through to ends. 12 oz distilled water. Step 4 cold process option at this point if making cold process soap stir in the essential oils then pour directly into a mold cover and insulate with a towel or blanket. 10 oz palm oil.
This batch would fit perfectly into bramble berry s silicone loaf mold or 9 bar birchwood mold. When both oils and lye water are at. Rinse thoroughly and follow with your normal conditioner or one of the following rinses. 8 oz castor oil.