Surfactant based syndet shampoo bars.
How to make shampoo bars with sci.
Once phase a.
Many shampoo bar users recommend rinsing with an acidic rinse to balance ph a few times per week when using a shampoo bar.
Mix phase a ingredients in a container and melt in a water bath or double boiler stirring occasionally.
Mix phase b ingredients in a separate container and melt in a water bath or double boiler and stir occasionally.
You might not like added chemicals or you prefer using a bar over a gel.
If you re making a solid product you might not need to melt the sci depending on the format.
Storage shelf life.
Rinsing with apple cider vinegar acv is one of the most popular choices.
This can take a while over 20 minutes.
There are several types of shampoo bars that are available for selling or for making yourself.
However if you are just getting started with shampoo bars it can take some time to get used to the different feel when washing your hair.
I have repeatedly mentioned that industrial scale shampoo shower and syndet bars are preared by pressing and not by the method i m sharing with you.
I love using sci because it is sulfate free base that can not damaged.
Soap based shampoo bars vs.
If you ve got large flakes you ll probably want to but the little noodles look really cool in shampoo bars as is and the fine powder is very flexible.
Making my own shampoo bars at home is the best way to reduce plastic bottles and waste.
Stored somewhere cool dark and dry sci should last for two years.
Shampoo bars are typically sulfate free and have a ph hovering around 7 similar to the ph of cold process soaps.
If you ve been following us on social media you know that we ve been experimenting with shampoo shower bar and sci for almost one year.
While considered the most natural soap based shampoo bars aren t the best choice for most of us because of their high ph.
Additional ingredients are then added to nourish and condition hair.