Simple and Easy Recipe for Herbal Shampoo

Below is a guide on how to make herbal shampoo at home using readily available ingredients.

Ingredients:

To make 10 liters of the final shampoo solution, you will need to boil in a 60-liter pot, including:

- 2 kg soap nuts

- 2 kg lemongrass

- 2 kg centella asiatica (gotu kola)

- 2 kg lavender

- 2 kg fresh grapefruit peel

- 1 kg mixed flowers (if available)

- Approximately 40 liters of water

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: As soap nuts contain toxins, roast them over firewood or dry roast them (if firewood is unavailable) to eliminate the toxins.

Step 2: Break the roasted soap nuts into small pieces and boil them with grapefruit peel. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer.

Step 3: After boiling for about 2 hours, add centella asiatica, chopped lemongrass, lemongrass roots, and lavender. These ingredients tend to disintegrate quickly, so adding them later prevents overcooking.

Step 4: After another 2 hours of boiling, stop the heat, strain out the residue, and wait for the liquid to cool before transferring it into bottles.

With 500ml of this homemade shampoo, you can wash your hair 10 to 15 times, depending on the thickness of your hair. The shelf life of the shampoo stored in the refrigerator can extend up to 2-3 months. If kept at room temperature, the usage period shortens to about 6 weeks. Initially, the soap nuts in the shampoo may make your hair feel sticky, but with regular use and proper application, your hair will become healthy, smooth, soft, and voluminous.

By mastering the art of making herbal shampoo at home, not only do you get to experience a natural product, but you also save costs. Make it a habit to care for your hair regularly by using this homemade shampoo to achieve healthy and shiny hair.

Benefits of Using Homemade Herbal Shampoo

1. Natural and Safe:

   - Homemade herbal shampoo contains no harsh chemicals such as sulfates, parabens, and silicones, minimizing the risk of scalp and hair irritation.

2. Nourishes Healthy, Shiny Hair:

   - Ingredients like soap nuts, aloe vera, and olive oil are rich in nutrients that moisturize the hair, preventing dryness and promoting overall hair health.

3. Soothes the Scalp:

   - Components like soap nuts and aloe vera have soothing properties, reducing itching and irritation. Especially beneficial for individuals with sensitive scalps.

4. Controls Excess Oil:

   - Olive oil and various herbs help control excess oil, preventing the scalp from becoming too greasy, which, in turn, reduces the risk of flat and oily hair.

Using homemade herbal shampoo not only provides numerous benefits for your hair and scalp but also represents a safe and sustainable choice for both health and the environment. The article above outlines the process of making herbal shampoo using easily accessible ingredients. We hope this information helps you achieve luscious and shiny hair. Visit Nguyen Ba Chemical for more beauty tips!