Rosemary Walnut Shampoo & Vinegar Rinse

This all natural shampoo combines Rosemary, Peppermint, and Oat Extracts to add shine and softness to your hair, while stimulating and conditioning the scalp.  Walnut Oil adds an extra does of moisturizing power to this already gentle shampoo.  This easy recipe is great for those who want to add shine and moisture to their hair, or need to help improve the condition of their scalp.

Vinegar Rinses help to balance the ph of your hair and scalp, while removing the build up that is left by shampoos and conditioners.  These rinses are especially important if you are using an all natural shampoo, such as a solid shampoo bar, or a Castile based shampoo.  This recipe includes a Rosemary and Walnut Infusion that can help add shine and softness to the hair. 

 

Rosemary Walnut Shampoo

 

Ingredients

14 ounces Aloe Castile Shower Gel Base

2 1/2 ounces Walnut Oil

3/4 teaspoon Rosemary Essential Oil

3/4 teaspoon Peppermint Select CO2 Extract

1 teaspoon Oat Oil CO2 Extract

 

Directions

Pour the Organic Liquid Castile Shower Gel Base into a medium sized mixing bowl.  Add the Walnut Oil to the bowl, followed by the Rosemary Essential Oil, Peppermint CO2 Extract, and Oat CO2 Extract.  Stir the mixture slowly, making to sure the combine all of the ingredients without creating too many bubbles.  Carefully pour the mixture into a Disc or Turret Capped Bottle.

Usage & Packaging

For easy use, this shampoo should be packed in a Disc or Turret Capped Bottle.  Our PET Boston Rounds or Cosmos are great choices.  Download a free, printable label for your Rosemary Walnut Shampoo here:

Download RoseMary Walnut Shampoo and Rinse Labels

When you are ready to use your shampoo, shake well the redistribute the ingredients, then apply a small amount of shampoo to wet hair.  Work the shampoo into a lther and then rinse it with water.  If possible, follow with a Vinegar Rinse.  Our Rosemary Walnut Rinse would be ideal.

Rosemary Walnut Rinse

Ingredients

12 ounces Water

8 ounces Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

1/8 cup Rosemary Leaf 

1/8 cup Walnut Powder, Medium

 

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine 12 ounces of water with 1/8 cup of Rosemary Leaf, and 1/8 cup of Walnut Powder.  Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce it to a very low simmer.   Allow the liquid to simmer for 15 - 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary.  After simmering, allow the liquid to cool completely.  Once it has cooled, strain the solids from the liquid using a cheese cloth or fine mesh strainer.  Measure 8 ounces of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and pour it into a 16 ounce bottle.  Measure 8 ounces of the infused water, and pour it into the bottle along with the Vinegar.  Cap the bottle and shake well to combine the ingredients.
Usage & Packaging

For easy use, this rinse should be packaged in a Disc or Turret Capped Bottle.  Our PET Boston Rounds or Cosmos are great choices.  Download a free, printable label for your Rosemary Walnut Rinse here:
Download RoseMary Walnut Shampoo and Rinse Labels

To use your rinse, simply douse your wet hair and work the rinse through it with your fingers.  Afterward, rinse your wet hair with a little water to reduce the Vinegar smell while your hair is drying.  

Tip:  If you find this shampoo to be too heavy, try cutting it with 8 - 16 ounces of Distilled Water. 

Comments

[Tee]

Hi, I was wondering if I can dilute the shampoo with the addition of a water based infusion, aloe vera gel, or both. In my research for good base recipes using castile liquid soap for shampoo, I've heard that it leaves a residue in the hair if used at full strength, that it is concentrated enough to dilute, and have read (not tried) recipes with these dilutions. I have castile liquid, but have not yet tried it on my own, long, fine hair. Thank you.

[Emmy Gabriel]

Hi Tee, 

You can certainly try diluting Castile to help reduce its build up on your hair.  Another thing that helps is to pair the shampoo with a rinse, such as an apple cider vinegar dilution. 

[lorna vanderhaeghe]

Apple dilution is also a good alternative.

[Emmy Gabriel]

Thanks for the suggestion, Lorna!