charmcandleco Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I want to try to make a batch of shampoo bars. I was wondering what oils some of you have used that didn't leave a sticky film on your hair? The oils I have are olive, jojoba, coconut, palm, sunflower, glycerin, Castor, safflower.I was also thinking about try to use a herbal tea in place of the water. I have some silk that I was going to use as well. I don't know I'm just throwing some ideas around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inherowndominion Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Every time I've made shampoo bars, I go heavy on the coconut oil. It's got a nice suds to it and doesn't weight the hair down...IMHO olive oil actually weighed my hair down quite a bit. The best bar of shampoo I ever made was corn, coconut, and peanut actually, but I know a lot of people are allergic to peanut so not a good idea if you want to sell it. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMori Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I have to agree with coconut. I like lots of lather in a shampoo bar. You will want to follow up with a good conditioner. I'm not a fan of 2 in one products. I've never like shampoo/conditioner combos. They never work on my hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmcandleco Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 Thank you both!! I have a few ideas. Its just a matter of putting them together and trying them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapDiva Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I use castor oil, for really thick lather (10%).Jojoba oil (5%)Coconut oil (30%)Olive oilPalm oilI have two different kinds, one where I use beer instead of water, and another with aloe juice. I like the tea idea!Then, I use EOs that help keep lice away. But also have other benefits, each type though has an EO that lice don't like. I have school aged kids, not taking chances! I also added silk and my customers (and ME!) don't bother with conditioner anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmcandleco Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 The Eo's that keep lice away is not a bad idea at all. I have school age children myself. Lice is not a problem we have had to deal with but I know its only a matter of time. Which Eo do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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