♥ DIY ♥ Peppermint Coconut Milk Shampoo

Hey ladies and gents!
So as you may (or may not) know, I have stopped using commerical shampoos because I have gotten sick of trusting companies only to find out I'm being played. I don't like being played. So I started making my own shampoo.

I made mine with peppermint because it helps to stimulate the scalp (aka HAIR GROWTH) and is good for oily, flaky, itchy scalps. The coconut milk adds some moisture and allows it to spread and penetrate easier.

So enough chat, let's get to it.

This is the recipe I followed:
1/4 cup organic coconut milk (you can make your own using this guide, but I just used store bought)
1/3 cup castile soap (I used Dr. Bronners peppermint, but there are other scents you can use)
1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil
1/2 tablespoon raw honey
20 drops essential oil (I used peppermint and lavender)
1 tsp unrefined virgin coconut oil (or argan/avocado/olive)

This makes about 8 oz of product. (NOTE: It will last about a month or so before it "expires", unless you keep it refrigerated. Then it will last about two months. But just keep an eye on it, and know the scent. You will know if it changes.)

So here's how to actually put it together:
1) Add coconut milk, castile soap, vitamin E oil, and essential oils together in a measuring cup.
2) In another container, add honey and oil together. Mix together until it is liquid (may have to pop in microwave for 5-10 seconds)
3) Add honey-oil mix to the measuring cup with the base.
4) Put in an applicator bottle and shake gently before each use.

And voila!
You have made your own shampoo! And the great thing...it actually WORKS. My hair feels healthier already and I have noticed that my super oily scalp, and VERY brittle ends are more balanced. Yay.

Creamy lather - only used 1/2 a penny-sized amount

 You only need about a tablespoon of this product at a time because it lathers up pretty well. Also, what I LOVE about it, is that it is a CREAM-LATHER. Which basically means, you will get a lather, but it isn't foamy. It is creamy and thick and luxurious and feels great on my hair.

Also, I use a home-made conditioning-rinse to help remove the castile soap residue from hair, but any natural conditioner will do. I will make sure to get that recipe up soon.