Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Shampoo Bar

Found on https://simplelifemom.com/2019/08/04/hair-type-shampoo-bar-recipes/

For thin, fine hair.  Palm oil is best for thinning hair. 5% superfat seems to be the best. 


9oz palm
9oz coconut
5oz castor
5oz cocoa butter
4oz olive oil
1oz shea butter
1oz neem oil
12.9 oz filter water
4.6oz lye
1oz essential oil (half clary sage and half lavender)


Directions:
1. Melt oils in a stainless steel pan over low/med heat or in a glass bowl in microwave.  Cool to 100F.
2. Outside with safety gear!! Pour lye into water and stir until dissolved. Cool to 100F
3. When lye water and oil are at 100F, pour lye water into oils and use a stick mixer until light trace.
4. Add essential oil and blend to medium trace.
5. Pour into mold and insulate for 24 hours.
6. Remove from mold and cut.
7. Allow to cure 4-6 weeks.

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