Where can I buy natural shampoo raw ingredients?
Posted on August 9, 2009
Natural shampoo uses herbs and plant extracts to clean and nourish the hair. Of course, one of the reasons that so many people choose natural shampoo is that it is gentle on the scalp and the skin.
Sage is one of the most popular herbs to include as a raw ingredient in natural shampoo recipes. It is used for the antioxidants that it contains that are so good for the skin. Chamomile and peppermint are well known for their follicle nourishing and scalp stimulating properties and are therefore popular ingredients. The vitamins and minerals contained in rosemary promote strong follicular growth.
If you suffer from a dry scalp you should consider buying lavender. Not only does it have an extremely pleasant scent but it also moisturizes the scalp.
To prepare the herbs most recipes require you to steep the herbs in hot water for a period of time (often between thirty minutes and one hour). This process will make your kitchen smell simply wonderful!
Many of the recipes need a natural sulphur compound called methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). This is an organic ingredient which nourishes the scalp and when worked into the hair follicles nourishes the roots of the hair to promote healthy growth.
Most recipes require the MSM to be added to the herbs only after the herbs have been steeped in hot water; this is so the MSM can properly dissolve into the herbal liquid. Once the MSM has dissolved it is wise to sieve the liquid to remove any pieces of the herbs left behind from the steeping process.
Apart from MSM and the herbal raw ingredients, castile soap can be included to help your homemade natural shampoo lather. This is a very mild soap that combines really well with the herbal ingredients to make an effective homemade natural shampoo. Castile soap is added to the MSM and herbal liquid before stirring thoroughly. Please note that both the MSM and the castile soap may be available at your local herbal store but if not most drug stores stock these products.
Once the liquid is fully cooled you can pour your natural shampoo into bottles. The natural ingredients may separate out during longer periods of storage and for this reason it is wise to shake the bottle before using your shampoo.
Making your own natural shampoo from its raw ingredients is an extremely fulfilling process that will repay you time and again when you wash your hair in your own beautifully scented and follicle stimulating natural shampoo.
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