I would love to say that making your own shampoo is easy, but it isn’t. It certainly can be done, but
it’s nearly impossible to create an effective and pleasant-to-use shampoo at home. Instead, look for
the following all-natural shampoos that keep their formulations true to their green claims.
Burt’s Bees More Moisture Raspberry & Brazil Nut Shampoo smells heavenly and cleanses
well with a soapy, all-natural surfactant. Rich in natural omega-3 essential fatty acids, honey, soy
protein, and a dozen plant oils, this preservative-free hair wash is not too moisturizing, which is great
for summertime use or if your hair is on the oily side.
Kiss My Face Whenever Shampoo is a true miracle in a bottle. Gentle enough for daily use
on sensitive scalps, this shampoo is bursting with flower waters, wheat protein, and plant extracts
and infusions, including rosemary, chamomile, nettle, olive leaf, calendula, sage, green tea, and
lavender. Based on mild (albeit petroleum-derived) surfactants, this shampoo has no added fragrance
and relies on natural preservatives such as vitamin E, lime oil, citric acid, and potassium sorbate.
John Masters Organics Zinc & Sage Shampoo with Conditioner is a must for anyone
whose scalp has been sensitized by harsh weather conditions or chemicals. Naturally derived, mild
synthetic surfactants are thoroughly cleansing to hair and scalp, while nurturing the scalp with
hyaluronic, linoleic, and linolenic acids, and reducing irritation with zinc and sulfur. Rosemary,
nettle, horsetail, and lavender are very beneficial for hair, while carefully blended essential oils
perform an aromatherapy session each time you shampoo.
If you are looking for the ultimate green shampoo that will be faithful when your hair is dry
and then suddenly oily, head to your local health food store for a bottle of Aubrey Organics
Honeysuckle Rose Moisturizing Shampoo. Based on coconut and corn soaps, rich in organic soy
protein, aloe vera, and organic rose hip oil, this humbly scented, concentrated shampoo contains
virtually every plant extract ever recommended for healthy hair, such as fennel, hops, ginseng,
horsetail, coltsfoot, and magnolia, to name just a few. As always with Aubrey Organics, there are no
added fragrances or synthetic preservatives.
Making Your Own Hair Conditioners
“Our sense of true beauty begins with self-knowledge and self-acceptance, and it grows as we learn to adopt images
of beauty that are real, alive, and strong. We should work with nature, not against her, and enhance our individuality,
our own beauty in a way that promotes our health and respects our intelligence. Get to know your beauty and become
empowered with information because, as I grew to understand more and more about this industry, my eyes were
opened. I feel it’s my duty to educate others and help everyone to become as knowledgeable as I am now. Take
matters into your own hands because there really isn’t anyone looking out for you better than you can.”
—Suki Kramer, Creator of Suki Naturals
Remember all those magic shampoos that promised to instantly revitalize your hair? Let me remind
you once again: your hair is made of dead keratin molecules and cannot be revived from the outside.
You cannot feed it or improve its structure by applying minerals or vitamins or chemicals on its
surface. All you can do is to temporarily smooth and stiffen the hair shaft so it looks shiny and more
manageable. By coating hair follicles in silicones, plant oils, or waxes, you can make brushing and
styling easier, too.
There are several types of conditioners available today. The most popular type is a rinse-off