9/24/2021 0 Comments How to Make Shampoo Soap BarsIf you've been making your own cold process soap and using it in your shower, how about using your soap as a shampoo? Many people use their cold process soap as a shampoo bar as well. But hair is different than skin, so you need to do a few things differently in order to have the best results. Most soap makers recommend:
Homemade Shampoo Recipes First, for the best results on your hair, there are a few changes you can make to your regular soap recipe that will help your soap work better on hair. Castor oil makes great shampoo, as do the softer oils like avocado, canola, and almond. Here are three recipes to get you started. Feel free to customize them or use similar oils that you may have on hand. (For example, you can easily substitute palm kernel for the coconut, or rice bran for the olive, or lard for the palm.) Included are the percentages of each ingredient to make a 2 lb. batch of soap. They can be scaled up or down according to your needs. Note: The superfat/lye discount is calculated at 6 percent for these recipes. Some people prefer a low (3 percent or so) superfat in their shampoo bars, others prefer a high (10 to 15 percent) superfat in their recipes. Give 6 percent a try and then adjust up or down depending on your preference. Be sure to always run your recipe through a lye calculator! These recipes will still all probably take at least 48 hours to harden in your soap mold. Basic, Mild Shampoo Recipe
To make a 2-lb batch:
Light Cleansing Recipe
To make a 2-lb batch:
Luxury Shampoo Recipe
To make a 2-lb batch:
To make these soaps, follow basic soap making instructions. The amount of water in these recipes are low so that they will harden quicker in the molds. The high percentage of soft oils in the recipes can make them take a while to harden in the mold. You'll want to make sure to add the salt and the sugar to the lye water. The salt helps the soap to get harder quicker and the sugar helps boost the lathering ability of the soap. Rinse Because of the high pH of cold process soap, most people use a slightly acidic rinse on their hair after using a shampoo bar. The high pH raises the cuticle of the hair follicle, making it more prone to damage. The rinse helps lay it back down. You can make the rinse out of either:
Give shampoo bars a try. Some people rave about them; some people like them, but prefer a traditional shampoo. From The Spruce Crafts For you DIYers:
Learn a practical skill, create gifts, and let your creativity run loose all at the same time by taking up the art of soap making. DIY soap is loaded with natural and aromatic products that are better for your skin and the planet. We've gathered 21 easy homemade soap recipes for beginners. 21 Creative Handmade Soap Recipes for Beginners Hair by Brian - The Beauty Blog
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