The possibilities are endless when using unscented bases. These products enable you to create AMAZING lotions, bubble baths, shower gels, body butter (and even more). Using just a few ingredients, you can make your favorite products even better by choosing your own additives and fragrances!
Today I made a fresh, clean-smelling shampoo using just an unscented base and favorite fragrance oil.
It’s easy. It’s quick. And you’ll love it!
You’ll need:
2-3 cups Unscented Shampoo Base
Green Tea & Lemongrass Fragrance Oil
Cobalt Blue Boston Round Bottle
Circle Brown Kraft Label (for packaging)
I love the fresh, clean scent of this fragrance oil– but you can use any scent you’d like. Choose an essential oil for specific benefits, or pick a fragrance oil that’s a version of your favorite brand! It’s your shampoo creation so you get to pick!
Add a few drops for a lighter scent, or 1 teaspoon for a heavier scent. I like a shampoo that smells GOOD so I pour on the heaver side J
Stir the two ingredients together using a spoon. Be sure the oil is completely blended into the shampoo base.
Transfer the mixture into the bottle (you may want to use a kitchen funnel for easier transfer and less mess!), screw on your cap, and place it in your shower.
Simple, right?!
Don’t forget to make a conditioner to match!
Where do you find the unscented shampoo?
You can find the unscented shampoo base at http://www.bulkapothecary.com/product/raw-ingredients/unscented-bases/unscented-shampoo-base/
Hope this helps Diane!
Do you need a thickened? I absolutely love this shampoo and I tried using a fragrance oil, and it became runny like water. What did I do wrong?
This recipe is a bit more on the liquid side; if you want to thicken it you can try using these thickening agents:
http://www.bulkapothecary.com/raw-ingredients/other-ingredients-and-chemicals/xanthan-gum/
http://www.bulkapothecary.com/product/herbs-spices/guar-gum-powder/
Hope this helps Diane!
I bought the xanthan gum thickener, how much do i put in it and do I put it in the mix prior to pouring it all in the bottle or put it in the bottle and then shake it all up? Thank you!
great recipe when using the fragrance oil how much do you add to 8 oz and 16 oz bottles?