SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER SUBSTITUTES

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SHAMPOO SUBSTITUTE

1c baking soda

water to mix

Essential oil (optional)

Use sufficient water to mix to a smooth paste. Store in sealed container in shower.

To use: scoop about 1T into fingers, spread onto wet scalp and massage in as thoroughly as possible. (Does not lather).  Rinse out and follow with vinegar rinse (see below).

Essential oils to use:

TeaTree to deter headlice

Rosemary or Sage for dark or oily hair

Chamomile for blonde or dry hair

ALTERNATIVES

LIQUID CASTILE SOAP

Liquid castile soap is made from potassium hydroxide (lye) and vegetable oils.  It is a very mild soap, and incredibly versatile. It can be used as a shower gel, flowing soap, shampoo, dishwashing liquid and household cleaner. 

I am currently testing this product, and hope to have it for sale in the near future. It is a natural alternative to detergent, so is healthier, but is more expensive because of the cost of the oils used to make it.

SHAMPOO BAR

The soap I sell is made from goats' milk and nourishing oils. It is such a gentle soap it can be used as a shampoo bar with great success. My husband uses it all the time, and finds it the best thing for his psoriasis on his scalp. I normally use baking soda, as it is cheaper, but if I have dandruff I use the shampoo bar.

If you use any soap in your hair you need to rinse with vinegar to prevent soap build-up. See below.

CONDITIONER SUBSTITUTE

If you use baking soda or a soap in your hair you must follow with a vinegar rinse, to prevent soap build-up. Keep ½ water and ½ vinegar (either white or cider) in a spray bottle in the shower. After rinsing the shampoo substitute from your hair, spray with the vinegar rinse, then rinse with water. Leaves hair very soft, shiny and easy to brush.

You can also use it as a spray detangler when trying to brush knotty hair. If you feel adventurous you can infuse herbs into the vinegar.