Question:
Hello all,
I'm a new member and I was wondering if I could pick your brains about making homemade shampoo. I have been using the book "The Fragrant Pharmacy" for getting started with aromatherapy for the last 9 months. I find it very user friendly, but I seem to be having trouble when it comes to making my own shampoo's.
Basically, the problem is that, whilst the shampoo smell's lovely (flatmates like it a lot), it also seems to leave a sort of film or resedue on my hair. Once my hair has dried after using it, it looks and feels very greasy. It's as though it hasn't washed out properly, although I spend a long time in the shower trying to rinse it out. It just seems to stick to my hair.
Anyways, to make the Shampoo Base, I've been usin 100g soap flakes (Brand: Dri Pak) to 1 litre spring water. I've simmered the water, added the soap flakes and stirred until dissolved. I let it cool and then bottle in a container. I've later added 13 drops of essential oils to 100ml soap stew.
I've tried reducing the amount of oils added but it seems to make no difference.
Do any of you have any tips on where I'm going wrong? I've tried a few times with same results each time. If any of you make your own shampoos and have found a good receipy for them please let me know. Th book has methods using Castille Soap or Soapwort Root, but I'm not keen to try them unless results will be better than with soap flakes.
Thanks for any help or info you can pass on, I've been reading the other threads and they're very interesting, All the Best
Caroline
Hi,
I too have been looking to make my own shampoo and have this book you mention though haven't read it yet. Though I will let you know how I get on.
I hate using chemicals, we're very 'eco' in our house I make my own face oils etc.
I have yet to make the shampoo though!
Let me know if you have worked out a solution to greasy hair as I have this, yet I have dry skin!
Blessings x
I've not tried making my own shampoos yet but make soaps and creams etc. There are several companies where you can buy 'base' products to then add your own special ingredients.
http://www.baseformula.com/ is one of them.
yasmin x
Hi Caroline - I used to make my own shampoo, but no time now! About two years ago I was under a lot of stress when I discovered an alopecia patch the size of a large egg behind my right ear - a very visable place. I was teaching aromatherapy at the time and we used to make creams, massage oils etc. but my next lesson I taught shampoo making. All the students were able to add their own essential oils, but for my own oil I used stimulating oils to encourage hair growth and calming oils to ease my stress. Amazingly, with the daily use of the shampoo, the alopecia patch went within four months, with my own hair growing back in its natural colour - usually with alopecia if it grows back it is usually white and very coarse. Anyhway enough of my story - the best place I think for starting out making products is Aromatica- they are up in Scotland but have a great website and mail order service. Their starter kit is really good value and includes a really mild and the most natural detergent you can get - you have to have this to get the hair clean- plus some Omega - which you add depending what type of shampoo you want, plus lots of other goodies. It is really easy to make and the kit comes with complete receipe book for shampoo. Check out their website - you will be hooked!
Good luck
Yes........they are excellent too. Here is the link
http://www.aromantic.com/sitemap.htm
Suzanne - Love Ludlow.......often have lunch there
yasmin x
I went on a 2 hour baseline course with neals yard pharmacy in november
enjoyed it enormously and got a bottle of their shampoo base, which makes loads of bubbles.
I added rabbit animal essence for abundance of hair and swan animal essence for inner beauty to shine through.
What are the stimulating oils I can add to encourage growth/thickness?
in light and ever hopeful
tigress
I do not use shampoo myself. I use baking soda instead. I simply make a paste of it, spread it over my head, and then give myself a good head massage.
You would think that it wouldn't do the job but you will be suprised. I haven't had split ends in so long now. It doesn't strip your hair of it own oils. Curly hair is curlier and not frizzy and straight hair has great body. My hair is the latter of the two. And to condition, I use a rinse of apple cider vinegar (for brunettes and lemon juice for grey or blonde hair). Just dilute a little over a third.
A word of caution though, there is an adjustment period of about a week. My head developed little pimples while my noggin was gettting rid of the impurities off of my scalp. It doesn't happen to everyone but I thought I would put that out there.
I just thought I should share.
Light and Laughter
Amy
hi krahe
I might just give that a go as I would love more body in my hair/pelt!!
do you use baking soda for your teeth too?
Tigress
Yes, But my dentist warned me that I could wear off the enamel. Then he recommended a baking soda toothpaste [&:] which seems a bit redundant if I'm to save my teeth.
So I have gone with baking soda once a week and use a natural toothpaste called Tom's.
I'm a new member and I was wondering if I could pick your brains about making homemade shampoo. I have been using the book "The Fragrant Pharmacy" for getting started with aromatherapy for the last 9 months. I find it very user friendly, but I seem to be having trouble when it comes to making my own shampoo's.
Basically, the problem is that, whilst the shampoo smell's lovely (flatmates like it a lot), it also seems to leave a sort of film or resedue on my hair. Once my hair has dried after using it, it looks and feels very greasy. It's as though it hasn't washed out properly, although I spend a long time in the shower trying to rinse it out. It just seems to stick to my hair.
Anyways, to make the Shampoo Base, I've been usin 100g soap flakes (Brand: Dri Pak) to 1 litre spring water. I've simmered the water, added the soap flakes and stirred until dissolved. I let it cool and then bottle in a container. I've later added 13 drops of essential oils to 100ml soap stew.
I've tried reducing the amount of oils added but it seems to make no difference.
Do any of you have any tips on where I'm going wrong? I've tried a few times with same results each time. If any of you make your own shampoos and have found a good receipy for them please let me know. Th book has methods using Castille Soap or Soapwort Root, but I'm not keen to try them unless results will be better than with soap flakes.
Thanks for any help or info you can pass on, I've been reading the other threads and they're very interesting, All the Best
Caroline
Answers:
Hi,
I too have been looking to make my own shampoo and have this book you mention though haven't read it yet. Though I will let you know how I get on.
I hate using chemicals, we're very 'eco' in our house I make my own face oils etc.
I have yet to make the shampoo though!
Let me know if you have worked out a solution to greasy hair as I have this, yet I have dry skin!
Blessings x
Answers:
I've not tried making my own shampoos yet but make soaps and creams etc. There are several companies where you can buy 'base' products to then add your own special ingredients.
http://www.baseformula.com/ is one of them.
yasmin x
Answers:
Hi Caroline - I used to make my own shampoo, but no time now! About two years ago I was under a lot of stress when I discovered an alopecia patch the size of a large egg behind my right ear - a very visable place. I was teaching aromatherapy at the time and we used to make creams, massage oils etc. but my next lesson I taught shampoo making. All the students were able to add their own essential oils, but for my own oil I used stimulating oils to encourage hair growth and calming oils to ease my stress. Amazingly, with the daily use of the shampoo, the alopecia patch went within four months, with my own hair growing back in its natural colour - usually with alopecia if it grows back it is usually white and very coarse. Anyhway enough of my story - the best place I think for starting out making products is Aromatica- they are up in Scotland but have a great website and mail order service. Their starter kit is really good value and includes a really mild and the most natural detergent you can get - you have to have this to get the hair clean- plus some Omega - which you add depending what type of shampoo you want, plus lots of other goodies. It is really easy to make and the kit comes with complete receipe book for shampoo. Check out their website - you will be hooked!
Good luck
Answers:
Yes........they are excellent too. Here is the link
http://www.aromantic.com/sitemap.htm
Suzanne - Love Ludlow.......often have lunch there
yasmin x
Answers:
I went on a 2 hour baseline course with neals yard pharmacy in november
enjoyed it enormously and got a bottle of their shampoo base, which makes loads of bubbles.
I added rabbit animal essence for abundance of hair and swan animal essence for inner beauty to shine through.
What are the stimulating oils I can add to encourage growth/thickness?
in light and ever hopeful
tigress
Answers:
I do not use shampoo myself. I use baking soda instead. I simply make a paste of it, spread it over my head, and then give myself a good head massage.
You would think that it wouldn't do the job but you will be suprised. I haven't had split ends in so long now. It doesn't strip your hair of it own oils. Curly hair is curlier and not frizzy and straight hair has great body. My hair is the latter of the two. And to condition, I use a rinse of apple cider vinegar (for brunettes and lemon juice for grey or blonde hair). Just dilute a little over a third.
A word of caution though, there is an adjustment period of about a week. My head developed little pimples while my noggin was gettting rid of the impurities off of my scalp. It doesn't happen to everyone but I thought I would put that out there.
I just thought I should share.
Light and Laughter
Amy
Answers:
hi krahe
I might just give that a go as I would love more body in my hair/pelt!!
do you use baking soda for your teeth too?
Tigress
Answers:
Yes, But my dentist warned me that I could wear off the enamel. Then he recommended a baking soda toothpaste [&:] which seems a bit redundant if I'm to save my teeth.
So I have gone with baking soda once a week and use a natural toothpaste called Tom's.
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