Learn how to make a solid shampoo bar recipe that’s great for all hair types. It's an easy personal care product to make at home, even if you’re new to soap making.
Add the cetyl alcohol, coconut oil and cocoa butter to a double boiler. Melt and combine ingredients over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once melted, add the melt and pour base and continue stirring until the soap mixture is melted and smooth.
Stir the apple cider vinegar, sea salt, baking soda, Vitamin E and Argan oil into the mixture in the double boiler.
Add the essential oils and soap colorant and stir until well combined.
Stir in the crushed lavender, reserving about 2 tablespoons.
Sprinkle a bit of crushed lavender into each cavity of the soap mold.
Gently pour the natural shampoo bar mixture into your silicone mold.
Spray the top of the mold with a spritz of rubbing alcohol to dissipate any bubbles.
Allow your homemade shampoo bars to harden at room temperature or in the refrigerator for at least two hours, or until completely cool. Then you can store or use them.