some things in life are a given, and of thesethings is the fact that we need to wash our hair. be it for cosmetic or hygiene reasons, wealways turn to shampoo to help us wash our the problem with this is that most of theseproducts contain unpronounceable names that we know nothing about. so why not try and make your own shampoo? in today's video we're going to teach youhow to make your own shampoo with natural, inexpensive ingredients. the resulting product hydrates, nourishes,and conditions and leaves your hair feeling
shiny and beautiful. however, the number one benefit is the factthat it doesn't contain toxic substances such as parabens which have already been tied tocancer in certain studies. but before we show you the recipe, we're goingto talk about the benefits of each of the ingredients. honeyhoney is rich in vitamins and minerals. when used in your hair it serves as a hydratingagent, making your hair shinier, smoother and stronger, and keeping it from developingsplit ends. coconutcoconut is an antiseptic, it fights against
fungi, and it deep cleans your scalp. furthermore, it fights oiliness from the rootsof your hair to the ends. aloe verathis powerful plant is great for your skin and hair. it's mostly used to fight hair loss and improvehydration. castor oilcastor oil strengthens your hair follicles and is rich in vitamin e which lessens thenegative impact of free radicals on your hair's roots and scalp. furthermore, it stimulates hair growth andhas anti-fungal properties that prevent dandruff.
now that you know about the benefits of theingredients, here's the recipe: ingredients 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel;1 bar of coconut soap; 1 teaspoon of bee honey;3 tablespoons of castor oil; 1.5 liters of filtered water. instructions cut the soap and boil it with the water (ina stainless steel or glass container, never aluminum). whenever it's diluted turn off the heat andadd the honey.
wait for it to cool and add the aloe veragel and castor oil. mix well and your shampoo is ready to be used. pour it into an empty, clean, shampoo or conditionerbottle. it is recommended that you use this shampootwice a week. before you use it for the first time, tryit on your skin and wait for a few minutes in order to make sure you aren't allergicto any of the ingredients. if you don't see any irritation, you may proceed.