Shampoos can be harsh and damage your hair if not chosen right. Using herbs to wash your hair, or mild shampoos can keep your scalp clean and your hair healthy.
Using herbal hair wash powder is something I have always done. However, washing off the herbal powder is quite tricky when there’s shortage of water or time. That’s where shampoos came in and I love preparing them with natural ingredients. I prefer taking small travel containers with the shampoo I prepare and use them, so I don’t have to change hair care products while on the move and shock my hair.
This recipe here is suitable for all hair types and quite easy to prepare. You can also use it as a body wash of even face wash, it’s that mild! Off to the recipe now.
Ingredients
Distilled Water – 1 Cup
Orange Peels – 1 Tsp.
Calendula Petals – ½ Tsp.
Rosemary Leaves – 1 Tsps.
Chamomile Flowers – ½ Tsp.
Comfrey Root – 1 Tsp.
Horsetail – 1 Tsp.
Rose Petals – 2 Tsp.
Argan Oil – ½ Tsp.
Liquid Castile Soap – ¼ Cup
Instructions
Heat the water in a bowl to boiling temperature.
When it begins to boil remove from heat.
Add all the herbs and flowers to the water and cover the bowl.
Let it steep for 25 – 30 minutes.
Strain the mixture into a bowl and add the Argan Oil to it.
Now, stir in the liquid castile soap and mix to combine.
Transfer to a sterilized container and use as needed.
Frequency
This is a mild shampoo and as such, can be used even daily. However, go with the frequency that works for you. A good and healthy frequency is once or twice weekly.
Shelf Life
This lasts for a week but keep it refrigerated, if you’re planning to use it longer. This lasts about a month in the fridge.
How to use the Shampoo?
You need about a spoon for medium length hair.
Add a drop or two of essential oil(s).
Remember this is not a sudsy shampoo. It will generate some foam but not a lot.
As long as you feel fresh and clean you’re all set.
Rinse thoroughly and follow-up with a conditioner or conditioning rinse.
Tips
You can add a drop of Wintergreen Oil or Citronella OIl or Tea Tree Essential Oil to combat dandruff.
You can add a drop or two of Peppermint, Mint, Thyme or Eucalyptus to stimulate your scalp.
You can add a couple of drops of Rosemary Essential Oil for promoting better hair growth.
You can add Citrus Essential Oil for refreshing aroma and for regulating scalp’s sebum levels.
You can add a drop or two of Lavender Essential Oil or Frankincense Essential OIl or Chamomile Essential Oil, etc. for a soothing and relaxing aroma.
These are just a few essential oil options that you can consider. You can use any aromatic or hair beneficial essential oil to the shampoo even while preparing, or add it right before showering.
Feel free to try out different ingredients and pick and choose what you like or don’t from the results. Don’t have time for DIY Recipes? Try Vitamins range of premium products that have keratin or Argan Oil for hair and scalp care as their main ingredient. As always, keep us posted with your results or write to us for any questions, feedback or requests. We love hearing from you.
