Peppermint Rosemary Homemade Shampoo Recipe
The Peppermint Rosemary Homemade Shampoo Recipe is fresh, gentle and easy to make. It smells clean and feels calming.
Yield: 12
Materials
- 1 cup distilled water
- 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried peppermint leaves
- ½ cup liquid castile soap
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or jojoba oil
- 5 drops peppermint essential oil
- 5 drops rosemary essential oil
Instructions
Boil the Water
- Pour water into a pot. Bring it to a gentle boil on medium heat.
Add the Herbs
- Add dried rosemary and peppermint leaves. Lower heat and let herbs simmer gently.
Steep the Herbs
- Turn off heat. Cover the pot. Let herbs steep for ten minutes.
Strain the Liquid
- Strain the herbal water into a bowl. Remove all herb pieces fully.
Cool the Mixture
- Let the herbal water cool completely. Warm liquid can damage soap.
Add Castile Soap
- Slowly add castile soap to the cooled herbal water. Stir gently.
Add Oils
- Add olive oil and essential oils. Stir slowly to mix everything well.
Bottle the Shampoo
- Pour shampoo into a clean bottle. Close tightly and shake gently before use.
Notes
- Always let herbal water cool before adding soap.
- Use distilled water for longer shelf life.
- Shake gently before every use.
- Do a patch test before first use.
- Use glass bottles if possible.