Make Your Own Natural Shampoo With Soapwort

By Mary Beth Janssen
Published on December 6, 2013
1 / 2
"Naturally Healthy Hair," from author Mary Beth Jansenn, offers readers recipes to make their own natural shampoo.
2 / 2

Soaproot had long been used by Native American tribes when making soap.
Soaproot had long been used by Native American tribes when making soap.

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 Soapwort Shampoo Recipe, excerpted from Chapter 6, is an easy way to make your own natural shampoo.

You can purchase this book from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS store: Naturally Healthy Hair.

Soapwort Shampoo Recipe

This is an excellent all-purpose shampoo for all types of scalp and hair. It does not have tremendous lather, but it cleanses very well and has no chemicals whatsoever. Many Native American tribes used the root of soapwort to wash their hair. You may choose to infuse a couple of tablespoons (30 ml) of your favorite herbs along with the soapwort, if desired as you make your own natural shampoo.

Makes 10-12 ounces (295-354 ml)

Ingredients:

Comments (0) Join others in the discussion!
    Online Store Logo
    Need Help? Call 1-800-234-3368