How to Make a Base for Shampoo Without Lye for Kids
- 1). Grate one-half cup of castile soap with a cheese grater. Pour the grated soap into a microwave-safe bowl.
- 2). Melt the castile soap in the microwave oven on high heat for 30 seconds. Stir the soap and continue to heat it on high for 15-second increments until it is completely melted.
- 3). Allow the castile soap to cool slightly and add one-half cup distilled water, 1 tbsp. organic vegetable oil and 1 tbsp. vegetable glycerin oil.
- 4). Stir the ingredients until they are well-incorporated. Add one-half cup finely chopped herbs, including lavender, lemon grass, orange peel or patchouli.
- 5). Stir the homemade shampoo and store in a clean, empty shampoo bottle or airtight container.
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