Thursday, May 30, 2013

New batch of No-Poo (shampoo alternative) - Nicely scented

Well, got a little frisky for the summer - wanted some "smell good" shampoo.  So...

To the 10 EcoNuts (http://econutssoap.com/) Brand soap nuts, I added 2 tablespoons marshmallow root (for conditioning and humectant properties - http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/bulkherb/m.php) and 1 Tablespoon of Rainforest Tea (http://www.republicoftea.com/rainforest-full-leaf/p/V00668/).  Ground these things to dust in a coffee grinder.  Added it to 1 1/2 cups baking soda.

Now, have a scented "shampoo".


Also cause it is summer, will spritz my hair with a mixture of witch hazel (powder soaked in distilled water with a touch of isopropyl alcohol - http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/learn/witch_hazel.php  http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/bulkherb/w.php#h_w_hp), Now Orange Essential Oil (http://www.nowfoods.com/Personal-Care/Products/Aromatherapy/100-Pures/Orange-Oil-1oz.htm#.Uadwu0CTiZg), and Now Bergamot Essential Oil (http://www.nowfoods.com/Personal-Care/Products/Aromatherapy/100-Pures/Bergamot-Oil-1oz.htm#.Uadw20CTiZg).  Also a couple drops of Now Jojoba oil.

Recipes without links:

10 EcoNuts
2 tablespoons marshmallow root
1 tablespoon rainforest tea
1 1/2 cups baking soda

Use 1 tablespoon of mix in 2 cups of warm water (let steep a couple minutes) to wash hair.  Rinse well.

To control frizzies -
Mix witch hazel with a couple drops each Now Essential oils (Orange and Bergamot) and a couple drops of Now Jojoba Oil.  Shake bottle well before spritzing.

IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES - please be sure to use safe for you ingredients!!

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