DIY Rosemary Shampoo
Looking for a homemade rosemary shampoo that supports healthy hair growth? This DIY shampoo is a gentle, conditioning formula designed to cleanse without stripping moisture while helping leave your hair feeling soft, manageable, and refreshed. Perfect for anyone wanting to incorporate rosemary into their natural hair care routine and create a nourishing shampoo from scratch.
- Prep Time: 24 hours
- Total Time: 24 hours
- Category: diy
Ingredients
Water Phase
- 1/2 cup distilled water
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
- 3/4 teaspoon panthenol
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
Surfactant Phase
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon decyl glucoside
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons cocamidopropyl betaine
- 2 teaspoons coco glucoside
Conditioning Phase
- 1 tablespoon BTMS-50
- 2 teaspoons cetyl alcohol
Cool Down Phase
- Broad-spectrum preservative (use according to manufacturer directions)
- 58 drops rosemary essential oil (about 1/3 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Combine vegetable glycerin and xanthan gum, then add distilled water and panthenol.
- In a separate container, combine BTMS-50 and cetyl alcohol.
- Heat both phases in a double boiler until the conditioning phase is melted and both phases reach 160–170°F.
- Pour the conditioning phase into the water phase and mix until smooth.
- Gently stir in the decyl glucoside, cocamidopropyl betaine, and coco glucoside.
- Cool the mixture below 100°F.
- Add the preservative and rosemary essential oil.
- Test and adjust the pH to 4.5–5.5 if needed.
- Bottle the shampoo and allow it to thicken for 24 hours before use.
Notes
- This formula creates a gentle, conditioning cleanser that works well for dry, damaged, or easily tangled hair.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Because this recipe contains water, a preservative is required.
- To lower the pH, mix 1 teaspoon citric acid with 9 teaspoons distilled water and add a few drops at a time to the cooled shampoo until it reaches a pH of 4.5–5.5.
Find it online: https://thecoconutmama.com/diy-rosemary-shampoo/