Make Natural Shampoos that Are Chemical-Free

These ingredients are essential when you want to make natural shampoos that are chemical-free.

By Mary Beth Janssen
Updated on December 15, 2021
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Acclaimed hair designer and educator Mary Beth Janssen aims to help readers achieve harmony in both mind and body with Naturally Healthy Hair (Storey Publishing, 1999). Jansenn has long been a voice for the integration of health and beauty, and many of her recipes call for the uses of organic ingredients and forgotten knowledge. This chart appears in Chapter 6, and is a great guide to help you make natural shampoos that are chemical-free. You can purchase this book from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS store: Naturally Healthy Hair.


Make Natural Shampoos that Are Chemical-Free

This gives you a framework from which to make your own formulas. It is not necessary to use every ingredient I’ve outlined. If you choose to decoct only one specific herb for a given condition, and add one favored essential oil, that’s perfectly all right. The fact that you are using a pure shampoo with no chemicals in it is the first step toward becoming as creative as you would like. Also remember that you can do something as simple as purchasing a pure shampoo and add healthful ingredients as required — such as essential oils, egg, or gelatin. It can really be that easy to make natural shampoos that are chemical-free! Remember to complete a patch test before using your hair care formula.

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