pH-Balanced Coconut Honey Shampoo Recipe
A pH-balanced shampoo made with honey and coconut milk that gently cleanses the scalp, removes dead skin cells, and nourishes hair.
Yield: 14 ounces
Cost: $8
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- 14 oz jar or squeeze bottle
- Small saucepan
Materials
- 1 cup distilled water
- ¼ cup aloe vera gel
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon glycerin
- 1 tablespoon jojoba oil
- 1 teaspoon citric acid
- 10-15 drops essential oil (ylang ylang, rosemary, or lavender)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the distilled water until warm but not boiling. Remove from heat.
- Combine the jojoba oil and essential oils in a small bowl. Stir together.
- Add the aloe vera gel, coconut milk, glycerin, honey and jojoba/essential oil mixture to the warm water. Whisk all of the ingredients together.
- In a separate small bowl, dissolve the citric acid in a small amount of warm water. Gradually add this solution to the shampoo mixture, stirring as you pour it in.
- Cool the shampoo to room temp. Remove a small amount and test the pH level. If needed, add more citric acid.
- Rransfer to a s bottle or container for storage. Store at room temperature or in the fridge. Shake well before each use.
- To use, pour a small amount in your hand. Use your fingertips to massage the shampoo into your hair and scalp to gently cleanse and break up dirt and product buildup.