All natural co-wash?

Arialla

Hi everyone!

I've really been getting into all natural home made beauty products lately, and have also reading about the co-wash method.

I haven't tried making conditioner or going co-wash, but I'd like to give it a go.

So I was wondering if anyone has done it, and what recipes they've used? I think I'd prefer a conditioner bar (that looks like soap), but any recipe would be great, thanks!

BeautyOG

I've been wanting to do this too! Sadly I haven't found a recipe yet... But I will let you know if I do!

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Arialla

That would be great BeautyOG, thanks!

BeautyOG

I looked for a conditioner recipe and the only thing that I saw was mixing store bought conditioner with an oil. But from what I read you want a homemade conditioner, not a store bought conditioner. So, I created a recipe for a conditioner that can be used for co washing.

1/4 to 1/2 cup of ACV
1 cup of Shea butter
1/2 cup of Coconut oil
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup of avocado oil
20 drops of Peppermint & rosemary essential oils

Blend ingredients together in a blender until smooth and store in a air tight container.

You can add/ take away oils to fit your hair type but the Shea butter is key in making the conditioner pliable.
Hope this helps you!


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Thaa

Hi, the problem with conditioner bars is that they generally have a very high content in oils and butter, if that's ok with you you can find recipes on an article on naturally curly named "How to make your own DIY conditioner bar". Personally because I have low density and fine hair, it tend to weight my hair down and built up too much. If you find a recipe you like you can always try to reduce the oil and butter content by using starch (like potato, arrow root or tapioca starch). Additionally high oil contents tend to not react well with the surfactants you would add to clean your hair. If you want a diy all natural co-wash you can try to mix an indian cleansing powder like shikakai or sidr or even clay with a powder that has detangling and conditioning properties like marshmallow root. You mix the powders add water until it become like a paste and apply it to your hair, then rince it well.