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Nowadays, interest in ecological and natural alternatives in personal hygiene is growing. One of them is homemade production of a nourishing solid shampoo. This simple process not only eliminates plastic packaging, but also makes it possible to adapt the formula to the individual needs of the hair. In this article, we will look at the steps for making your own solid shampoo from just a few ingredients. Take a look with us at how you can create a shampoo that is gentle on the environment and at the same time effective for your hair.
A nourishing solid shampoo will help you take care not only of your hair but also of your scalp thanks to the content of inulin, which acts as a natural prebiotic for the skin. In addition to inulin, you will find two mild surfactants in the shampoo, which gently remove grease without a feeling of excessive dryness or degreasing.
If you decide to adapt your own solid shampoo to your colour or fragrance preferences, or if you are looking for ways to simplify the formula or replace some raw materials, the following lines will provide you with answers to these questions.
In our recipe, we combined two surfactants. Sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) represents a cleansing and foaming agent with mild degreasing properties. However, when handling it, it is important to observe precautions because it is easily released in the form of powder.
Sodium coco sulfate (SCS) is another surfactant that ensures cleansing and foaming of the solid shampoo. It is a mild surfactant made from coconut oil, which cooperates well with oils and butters.
In our recipe, we used shea butter, but you have a number of other options to choose from. If you want to experiment, you can choose another vegetable butter or oil. However, it is necessary to take into account that changing the ratio of butter or oil can affect the properties of your shampoo. The shampoo may degrease less or its consistency will be less solid if you choose a higher proportion of oil.
Witch hazel hydrolate has nourishing and soothing properties for the skin, so it is excellent for a solid shampoo and also adds a delicate scent. However, if you have another favourite hydrolate, feel free to choose it. An alternative is also demineralised water, which is often used in cosmetics for its higher purity.
Liquid colourants are a popular way to quickly and easily adapt the colour of your products. If you want a colourless shampoo, simply omit the colourant, or you can use mica powders for colouring.
Clove essential oil is known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties, which makes it ideal for a nourishing solid shampoo. Its stimulating scent also contributes to relaxation and stimulation of the scalp. As an alternative, you can consider essential oils of peppermint or rosemary, which have similar effects, or omit the fragrance ingredient completely.
Pentylene glycol is often used as a humectant in cosmetic products. Its ability to bind water helps to maintain the moisture of the skin and hair. In case of unavailability, you can consider glycerin as a substitute, but glycerin does not have the antibacterial properties that pentylene glycol imparts to products.
For making the shampoo, we used a silicone mold, but if you do not have one, you can also form shampoo balls by hand.
When working with cosmetic raw materials, it is important to know their properties and safe use. If you have sensitive skin or any allergies, we recommend consulting a doctor before using a new product. Every raw material has the potential to trigger an allergic reaction, therefore it is important to be cautious.
