Description
This is a simple homemade shampoo bar recipe for a DIY soap that cleanses and nourishes your hair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of coconut oil
- 1 cup of olive oil
- 1 cup of shea butter
- 1/2 cup of lye
- 1 cup of distilled water
- 20 drops of essential oil (optional)
Instructions
- Measure and mix the lye with distilled water in a well-ventilated area.
- Heat coconut oil, olive oil, and shea butter until melted.
- Allow the lye mixture to cool to about 100°F.
- Combine the lye mixture with the oils and blend until trace.
- Add essential oils if desired and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a mold and let it sit for 24-48 hours.
- Remove the shampoo bar from the mold and cut into pieces.
- Allow the bars to cure for 4-6 weeks before use.
Notes
- Wear gloves and goggles when handling lye.
- Use a scale for accurate ingredient measurement.
- Customize with your favorite essential oils.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade shampoo bar, diy soap recipe, natural hair care