How to Make Shampoo Bars
These easy to make homemade shampoo bars using your choice of melt-and-pour soap base will leave your hair feeling soft and shiny.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Melt and Pour Soap Base Goat's Milk, Shea butter, Honey or Clear Glycerin
- 1 TBSP Cocoa butter or Mango butter or Shea Butter
- 2 TBSP Infused Oil Calendula, Rosemary or Basil
- 1 tsp Vitamin E Oil
- 20 drops Essential Oil
Instructions
- Cut up the melt and pour soap base into small squares and place in a microwavable jug.
- Add the cocoa butter or shea butter to the jug and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. When done, remove and stir.
- Continue heating for 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the soap base is melted. Stir thoroughly.
- Once the soap base has been completely melted, let cool for a few minutes then add in the infused oil and stir again.
- If using, carefully add the essential oils and mix through.
- Pour into the moulds.
- Leave to set for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Remove from mould and it is ready to use.
- Store at room temperature in a dark, cool location. Stored correctly, the soap bars should last for around 12 months.
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