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Store-bought shampoos are very often full of synthetic chemicals that can cause reactions in sensitive people. In addition, some chemicals are potentially environmentally harmful. As a result, many people use homemade hair cleaners with simple and natural ingredients.

Aloe vera is a succulent plant known for its skin-soothing properties that can be used to make homemade shampoo. Learn how to make aloe vera shampoo for complete control over the shampoo process from natural ingredients.

Steps

1. 1 Collect ingredients. Aloe Vera Shampoo requires only four ingredients: Castile Liquid Soap, Aloe Vera Gel, Glycerin, and Vegetable Oil. All of these ingredients can be purchased at a health food or natural medicine store. Aloe vera gel can be bought in bottles or collected directly from the leaves of the plant using a spoon.
   • To harvest the gel directly from the plant, cut the aloe vera leaf first. Cut the sheet in half and open the halves. The thick translucent gel can be scooped up from the leaves with a spoon.
   • Alternatively, you can add a few drops of essential oils to your shampoo. This will add scent to the shampoo, and some herbal oils like rosemary can also help deal with specific issues like dry, damaged hair.
2. 2 Mix the four ingredients together. Measure out 1/4 cup (60 ml) Castile soap and aloe vera gel, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) glycerin, and 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) vegetable oil. Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix thoroughly with a spoon or whisk. Add a few drops of essential oil if desired.You will end up with about half a cup (120 ml) of the mixture, but you can adjust the amount of ingredients proportionately to get more or less mixture.
3. 3 Pour the shampoo into the bottle where you will store it. Use a plastic or glass bottle and funnel for this. If you spill some shampoo, wipe it off and then close the bottle with the lid.
4. 4 Store the bottle in the shower and use as needed. This mild shampoo can be used on a daily basis, however, you must consider the needs of your hair and skin.
   • Shake the bottle well before use, as the mixture may separate over time.

Tips

• Scrape the aloe from the leaves. Grind it with a blender or fork. No need to add water. Aloe may have a scent, but only if the gel is on green leaves.
• Aloe vera shampoo is especially good for dry hair and can relieve dry, itchy scalp and dandruff.
• You can buy empty plastic bottles or reuse bottles from other products.

What do you need

• Castile liquid soap
• Aloe vera gel
• Glycerol
• Vegetable oil
• Essential oils (optional)
• Beaker
• A bowl
• A spoon
• Bottle
• Funnel
• Towel