Did you know that Soap Nut Shampoo is amazingly simple to produce and has an array of benefits for the user?

Hypo-allergenic and Cost Effective

Shampoo made from soap nuts is very gentle on the skin and is to our knowledge allergen free. If used without the addition of essential oils and other herb Soap Nut shampoo is able to retain it's hypo-allergenic nature for those with sensitive skins which means we have yet another natural alternative on the market for you. A little of the soap nuts are also known to go a long way which is always a nice feeling for the bank balance.

Supports the Elimination of Head Lice

Research has also shown that the Sapindus Mukorossi soap nuts have the natural potential to kill and repel head lice also. This makes our soap nuts the one stop shop for those also seeking a totally natural alternative to the chemical treatment of head lice that seem to love our school age children.

How do I Make Soap Nut Shampoo?

Please take the time to read through the following instructions carefully.

Caution: Saponin in its raw form can be an eye irritant. Please exercise care when using on scalp and facial areas.

Basic Shampoo

You'll be amazed at how easy this is!

Simply place 8-10 soap nuts in one of the small cotton drawstring bags and tie the drawstring closed. Fill a saucepan with 3 cups of water, add the drawstring bag and boil for 12-15 minutes. This process draws the saponin out of the soap nuts creating a natural soap base. Remove from heat and allow to cool to a safe temperature before removing the drawstring bag. Pour the liquid into a suitable dispensing bottle.

Soap nut shampoo made using this recipe is not as thick as supermarket purchased shampoos, nor does it lather in the same manner. Rest assured, however, that this recipe will leave your hair naturally clean.

If you are a first time user then please keep in mind that it will take your hair a week or so to adjust and that as it does you will find that a little goes a long way. If you find that your hair is drier than usual after using this recipe then you may have used too much and you will require less next time.

Single Use Shampoo

As the name indicates – this blend is designed for single use only and is not suitable for storage. You will require 15 grams of soap nut shells, 15 grams of acacia pods, 10 grams of hibiscus and 100ml of boiling water.

Crack open the pods of the acacia and crush the seeds using a mortar and pestle. Place the soap nut shells, crushed seed and hibiscus into a small drawstring bag and then place that drawstring bag into a second bag to ensure that no solids get out in the process. Placed double bag into a coffee-mug size container which has a lid. Add 100ml of boiling water to the container, stir well and place lid on. Leave to stand for 30 minutes. Squeeze the bag well to aid the expelling of the natural soap. Remove the drawstring bag and use the liquid as a shampoo, using twice if required for oily or longer hair.

Other Tricks We Have Learnt From Experience

• If you are using a dispenser bottle that does not like sediment then you may wish to double bag your soap nuts before boiling them.