Try it, you'll like it, your own homemade Shampoo
Olive and jojoba oils are good natural treatments for frizzy,
flyaway hair.
A soft, shiny, healthy head of hair is quite a blessing.
Whether you are have normal or fine hair or oily hair and dandruff, a
well-groomed appearance can strengthen one's self confidence and image.
Today, many commercial shampoos have cleansers that are too harsh and
have a drying effect on the scalp, making it produce too much oil for
those suffering with an oily hair condition.. Normal hair is easier to
maintain but it too can benefit from a milder shampoo. Making your own
homemade
natural herbal shampoo specifically formulated for your hair type may be the
answer you have been looking for.
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Daily Ritual Tip:
Daily scalp massages spreads your skin's
natural oils to the hair shafts. Use your fingertips to massage your
scalp for 3 min. each day before shampooing. |
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Shampoo Recipe
Shampoo
For normal hair
1 cup distilled water
1 cup herbal shampoo
30 drops lemon essential oil
30 drops rosemary essential oil
For fine hair
1 cup distilled water
1 cup herbal shampoo
30 drops Peru-balsam essential oil
30 drops bay-laurel essential oil
- Bring the distilled water to a boil in a small pot. Then
remove it from the heat and stir in the shampoo.
- Allow the mixture to cool until it is at room temperature.
- Add the essential oils and blend.
- Transfer the shampoo to either a glass or plastic bottle and
use it to wash your hair every day.
Neutralizing Rinse
All shampoos are a little alkaline; in areas with
hard water, they may leave a light film on your hair or your scalp.
If you live in a region where the water is a problem, use an acidic
rinse after every shampoo to neutralize the hair's pH. Mix 1 tsp. of
vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice with 2 cups of warm water
and use this mixture as a final rinse.
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For dandruff
2 cups distilled water
1 3/4 oz. white soft soap
1/3 oz. potash
14 drops rosemary oil
6 drops eucalyptus oil
For oily hair
2 cups distilled water
1 3/4 oz. white soft soap
1/3 oz. potash
12 drops rosemary oil
8 drops lavender oil
- Bring the distilled water to a boil in a tall pot and in it
carefully dissolve the soap.
- Add the potash and stir thoroughly until smooth; then simmer
for about 30 min.
- Cool the mixture - the shampoo - to the temperature of your
hand and add whichever essential oils you are using. Pour it into
a bottle and use regularly.
Keeping Hair Healthy
- After shampooing, rinse with cold water to shrink the pores on
your scalp and prevent the overproduction of oil.
- Rinse with apple-cider vinegar to encourage your hair to
regenerate the natural acidic coating that normally protects it.
When the acidic coating is intact, it prevents damage to the hair
and scalp to counteract flaking. Vinegar also naturally
neutralizes any alkaline residue that remains behind.
- If you swim often, especially in chlorinated pools, wear a
bathing cap. To keep your hair moisturized, apply conditioner
before you put your cap on. Following your swim, rinse your hair
to remove any chlorine or salt.
Take Care!
The essential oils in these shampoos may irritate
the mucous membranes if they come in contact with your eyes, so you
should always keep your eyes closed when you're washing your hair.
If some shampoo does get into your eyes, rinse it out immediately
with plenty of water to prevent irritation. Pregnant women and
epileptics should avoid using bay-laurel, lemon and rosemary
essential oils, since they can trigger contractions or seizures;
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Application:
Wet your hands and pour a little shampoo, about the
size of a quarter, into your palm. Rub your hands together until the
shampoo begins to lather slightly. Apply it to your hair, massaging
your scalp with gentle, circular motions, until a thick lather
forms. Then run your hands down over the rest of your hair (if it is
long) while working in the lather. Rinse your hair and, if
necessary, repeat. It is important to rinse your hair thoroughly to
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Ingredient
Benefits:
Distilled water for clean rinsing: Water that has been
distilled is extremely pure; it is free of sodium and trace amounts
of solid matter, unlike other kinds of water. It is a good
ingredient for natural shampoos, as it doesn't contain minerals that
can build up on your hair.
Gentle herbal shampoo as a base: A good base for natural
shampoo is a mild herbal shampoo, which can be found in many
health-food stores. Buy a soap-based shampoo made with coconut, soy,
olive or palm-kernel oil. Another good choice is a herbal baby
shampoo. Avoid shampoos that include olefin sulfate, lauramide DEA,
cocamide DEA, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium
C14-16 or cocamidopropyl betaine, as they tend to be too harsh.
Essential oils for scent and shine: Lemon essential oil can
give your hair a healthy shine. Peru-balsam oil conditions fine hair
and makes it easier to comb. Rosemary oil is also good for natural
shampoos, since it contains components that help invigorate and
strengthen both your scalp and your hair.
Alternatives for healthy hair: If you don't want to make a
natural shampoo but want something mild, try diluting your normal
shampoo by half with distilled water. You can also add essential
oils for fragrance; lavender and rosemary oils are good choices.
A pH-Balanced shampoo: Containing no additives or perfumes, a
pH-balanced shampoo is commercially available in ready-to-use form.
It is well suited for use in personalizing individual, gentle
shampoos and provides an inexpensive alternative to store-bought
brands. For a distinctive aroma, add your favorite essential oil. In
addition to pleasing aroma, the nourishing, restorative components
of the added essential oils will enrich your scalp each time you
shampoo.
 Rosemary oil for a healthy scalp: The component terpineol
found in the essential oil of rosemary leaves will stimulate
circulation in your scalp, strengthen the roots of your hair and
generally promote healthy hair growth. This stimulating effect
alleviates hair and scalp problems and prevents damage.
Beautiful hair with lavender oil: The ancient Romans used
lavender oil as a special additive to washes because of its
effectiveness as a cleansing agent. Lavender oil gives hair a
pleasant scent, a silky fullness and a light, fresh appearance.
Natural help for dandruff: If you have dandruff, use a
shampoo containing eucalyptus essential oil. Each time you wash your
hair, the eucalyptus essential oil will remove existing flakes and
help purify your scalp.
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