Universal solid shampoo without essential oils to do at home

Summary

    This essential oil-free shampoo is suitable for the whole family and for mothers-to-be. Rich in soothing calendula, it is very gentle on the scalp and contributes to healthy, strong hair.

    Ingredients for a solid shampoo

    • 60 g of SCI
    • 20 ml water
    • 10 ml organic coconut oil
    • 10 ml organic calendula macerate
    • 2 g yellow or white beeswax
    • 3 g organic vegetable glycerine

    Material

    • a pan for your water bath
    • a stainless steel bowl
    • a spatula
    • a mini whisk
    • a precision scale
    • a mould of your choice (e.g. silicone kitchen mould or DIY recycling mould)

    Preparation

    1. Make sure you wear a mask and eye protection as SCI is very volatile and can be irritating.
    2. Melt the SCI surfactant with the water, coconut vegetable oil and beeswax in a water bath and mix gently with a mini whisk.
    3. Remove from the heat and add the calendula macerate. Mix well to incorporate the SCI into the rest of your preparation to obtain a paste.
    4. Add the vegetable glycerine and mix again.
    5. Transfer the mixture into your silicone mould. Place the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes, then leave to dry for 48 hours at room temperature before use.