Gentle DIY Daily Shampoo
Cleanse your hair gently with this DIY daily shampoo made with natural surfactants. This mild formula is perfect for frequent washing without stripping your hair.
Ingredients
- 61 g distilled water
- 14 g coco betaine
- 9 g decyl glucoside
- 5 g coco glucoside
- 5 g glycerin
- 1 g xanthan gum
- 2 g d-panthenol
- 1 g essential oils optional
- 1 g preservative or according to your preservative’s recommended usage rate
- lactic acid (for pH adjustment, as needed)
Instructions
- In a small container, mix the glycerin and xanthan gum together until fully combined and free of clumps.
- In a separate container, begin adding the remaining ingredients, stirring gently after each addition.
- Add the glycerin and xanthan gum mixture and continue stirring until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Mix slowly to avoid creating excess foam. If the mixture becomes bubbly, let it sit until the bubbles settle.
- Check the pH of the shampoo. Ideally, it should be between 4.5 and 5.5. Adjust with a small amount of acid if needed.
- Transfer the shampoo to a bottle and allow it to rest for several hours before use for best texture.
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Notes
Stir gently throughout the process to avoid excessive foam.
Xanthan gum may continue to hydrate and slightly thicken the shampoo over the first few hours.
Always include a broad-spectrum preservative when working with water-based recipes like this one.
For occasional deeper cleaning, alternate with a stronger clarifying shampoo.
Follow up with a conditioner, especially if your hair is dry or tangles easily. You can try my DIY hair conditioner.