Title: Glycerine & Herbal Shampoo
Categories: Shampoo *
Yield: 20 Ounces

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A pleasant-smelling, lathering shampoo can be made as easily as soap. The base for this gently hair cleanser is the Glass Soap Recipe. Prepare the soap recipe as directed but do not proceed to the alcohol phase. When the fat-lye mixture has thickened, pour all but 1 c into molds. To this reserved soap add 1 c of warm water and 1/4 c melted coconut oil. Beat together thoroughly until smooth and creamy white. As it sets, stir occasionally. It will require about an hour to reach the consistency of cold cream. When set, seal tightly in jars.

For those with oily hair, a superior cleanser is produced by adding 3 tb baking soda dissolved in 2 ts of water to the above mixture.

Fragrant herbal shampoos can be made by replacing the water with herbal teas. Add 2 tb of strongly scented herbs to a cup of water and boil gently for 15 minutes. Pour into a glass container, cool, and let stand overnight. Strain, then add water to measure 1 c and use.

Source: "The Art of Soapmaking" by Merilyn Mohr

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