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Shampoo vs soap is always a debated topic in a lot of my soaping groups. Some swear that regular soap is perfectly fine for hair, but myself and others will disagree with this. I have gone over in depth the Difference Between Bar Soap and Shampoo Bars on another post, but it boils down to one major thing… Ph factor. Having the correct Ph level for shampoo is important for a number of reasons, one of the biggest being the hair cuticle. This Homemade Shampoo Bar is not only the correct Ph for hair, it is a simple, beginner friendly recipe that you can build off of.
Equipment:
Because we are working with powders for this recipe, you will want to have the proper PPE. A face mask or respirator is HIGHLY recommended. You do not want to inhale these ingredients, believe me. You will also need eye protection as well.
- Respirator
- Eye Protection
- Mixing Bowels
- Double Boiler
- Mold (I use This One)
Dry Phase:
- 40% Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI)
- 23% Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSa)
- 15% Rice Starch
Wet Phase:
- 12% Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- 2% Cocoa Butter
- 2% Mango Butter
- 5% Jojoba Oil
- .4% Essential Oil of Choice
- .5% Preservative
To learn the step by step process of making this Homemade Shampoo Bar, check out the video below!
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