How To Make Natural Homemade Shampoo

Many people aren’t aware that many popular brands of shampoos and conditioners can contain harmful ingredients for the scalp, hair follicles, and the environment. More environmentally conscious people will want to look at all-natural ways of washing their locks.

Below you’ll find three recipes for how to make natural homemade shampoo alternatives for those looking for something a little more eco-friendly.

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Ingredients:

1. One tablespoon of sugar with one cup of hot water + honey or apple cider vinegar + essential oil (optional) 
2. One avocado mashed with one tablespoon of olive oil 
3. One egg yolk, one teaspoon of olive oil (optional),

Method 1:

1. Mix (or stir) the sugar and hot water together until the sugar is dissolved.
2. If you want to add honey or apple cider vinegar to your mixture, add it now. Add a few drops of essential oil for a nice smell or medicinal purposes.
3. Once these ingredients are mixed well, apply the shampoo to your scalp and work it into your hair with your fingertips. Leave it on your hair for five minutes before rinsing it with warm water.

Method 2:

1. Heat a small pan (or similar), and add one teaspoon of olive oil and one teaspoon of honey/honey liquid.
2. After the components have been combined by heating them, add a half teaspoon of baking soda and stir until completely dissolved. Take off the stove and let cool (this mixture should be hot enough when applied).
3. Apply this mixture to the hair while it is still damp, and let your natural shampoo sit for 5–10 minutes before rinsing out with warm water. You can apply this mix to dry and wet hair; it will keep the hair clean for up to four days.
4. You can add essential oils to the mixture for a nice smell or for medicinal purposes. 
5. This homemade shampoo works especially well for damaged hair; it will leave your hair soft and shiny.

Method 3:

1. Mix (or stir) one egg yolk with one teaspoon of olive oil, and add a little baking soda or coffee powder if you have dark hair or an oily scalp (optional). 
2. Apply this mixture to the hair while it is still damp, and let your natural shampoo sit for 5–10 minutes before rinsing out with warm water. You can apply this mix to dry or wet hair; it will keep the hair clean for up to four days.
3. You can add essential oils to the mixture for a nice smell or medicinal purposes. 
4. This homemade shampoo works especially well for damaged hair; it will leave your hair soft and shiny.

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Natural face wash recipe

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup of warm water, 
2. 1 tablespoon of honey or apple cider vinegar, 
3. 4 drops of rosemary or geranium essential oil, and a few drops of your favorite essential oil, if desired.

Method 1:

1. Mix (or stir) the honey or apple cider vinegar with warm water until it dissolves.
2. Add in your favorite essential oils.
3. Once the ingredients are mixed well, apply the face wash to your face and neck area and leave it on for 5 minutes before rinsing off with water.

Some essential oils that can be used in this recipe include:

• Lavender is known for its calming effects on irritated skin and can help minimize acne breakouts. 
• Rosemary is a natural astringent that will tighten and tone your skin. It also has anti-aging properties, helps reduce wrinkles, and stimulates hair growth. 
• Geranium helps to stimulate blood circulation in the skin, thus, helping to revitalize tired-looking skin. 
• Bergamot has a lovely scent and acts as an anti-depressant; it also helps reduce puffiness in the eyes. 
• Lemon is a natural disinfectant, and its antibacterial properties help fight infections and prevent germs. 
• Peppermint can help treat dandruff, and it smells heavenly.

Baking soda

Baking soda, one of the most versatile substances, can also be used as a terrific hair cleanser that effectively removes debris on the scalp without drying out or weighing down the hair. It will also leave your hair shiny, soft, and silky smooth. 

Ingredients: 

Use 3 tablespoons of baking soda for normal to oily hair or 1 tablespoon for dry hair for each wash session.

Method 1:

• Mix baking soda with hot water and a few drops of your favorite essential oil and scrub gently into the scalp. 
• Rinse out, and you’re done!

Vinegar

The vinegar rinse is a popular way to remove dirt from the hair without drying it out. This is perfect for those who suffer from frizzy hair or dandruff since vinegar is naturally anti-frizz, controls oil production in the scalp, and acts to prevent dandruff. It also helps to regulate hair growth.

Method 1:

• Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar with warm water and a few drops of your favorite essential oil for each wash session. 
• Apply the vinegar to your scalp and leave it on for 5 minutes before rinsing out. 
• Vinegar will also prevent dandruff, and it is an antiseptic, anti-fungal, antibacterial, and anti-viral.

Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil is an excellent hair cleanser for oily hair. It increases circulation in the scalp, which helps to combat excessive oils that build up on the scalp, thus, preventing excess flakes and dandruff. It also conditions the hair leaving it feeling silky smooth and soft without any other ingredients or chemicals added.

Method 1:

• Mix 1 to 2 drops of tea tree oil with your shampoo (leave a little shampoo in the bottle, then add the tea tree oil. Screw up your shampoo bottle and give it a good shake or stir). 
• Wash your hair as normal, and you’re done!

Homemade deodorant

To make this homemade deodorant, mix 1 tsp of baking soda, 1 tsp of corn starch, and 15 drops of lavender essential oil.

Method 1:

1. Mix (or stir) the three ingredients together until well blended. 
2. Once all the ingredients are mixed well, apply the deodorant to your armpits and rub it in with your fingertips or a cotton ball. 
3. Do not rinse off.

If you experience a rash or redness from using the deodorant, try switching to a lavender-free deodorant. If you are still experiencing irritation, wash off and try again before lathering up with your regular deodorant.

Cinnamon

A cinnamon stick is an ingredient used for many fragrances; it smells heavenly and helps kill germs on contact. Combine with baking soda for natural antibacterial (and antibacterial) DIY body washes that are great for removing unwanted body odor.

Method 1:

1. Heat 1 cup of water and add 1 tsp of cornstarch. 
2. Mix in 1 tbsp of cinnamon. 
3. Stir until the ingredients are well combined, then let the mixture cool to room temperature. 
4. Once cooled, apply to your armpits and other body areas where needed; rub into the skin and enjoy.

The combination of lemon essential oil and cornstarch is a cleansing, gentle scrub that will help reduce scars, remove dead skin cells from your feet and hands, and leave them soft, smooth, and silky! Cornstarch is also excellent at exfoliating excess oils from the scalp, leaving your hair shiny and clean without drying it or making it feel heavy.