You may have already heard about Castile soap on your quest to becoming green. I first saw it listed in a recipe for homemade shampoo, which I will share with you shortly. I went out searching the shelves of the beauty isle in my local grocery store for the brand but was unsuccessful. A really helpful women at Mom's Organic Market explained to me that castile soap is not a brand, it simply refers to a type of soap that originates in Castile, Spain. It's made of all plant based oils, rather than animal products or man-made chemicals that you can't even pronounce. And it's completely biodegradable and safe for the environment. While the traditional method of making castile soap utilizes mainly olive oil, Dr. Bonner's uses organic hemp oil, organic coconut oil, and orgainc jojoba oil as well. Even the bottle is made from recycled plastic, making me even more confident about my purchase.Castile soap can be used in a variety of every day cleaners such as hand soap, laundry detergent, basic household cleaner, dish soap, pet shampoo, and even as a lather before shaving. Today I'd like to share a recipe I came across for Herb-infused shampoo.
Organic Herb-Infused Shampoo
Ingredients:
1 cup Castile Soap
1 cup distilled water
1 cup herbs of your choice
5 drops essential oils of your choice (optional to add extra moisture and shine)
Plastic Bottle
Boil water and steep herbs for 30 minutes in the same way you would make tea. Filter out herbs. Combined infused water, castile soap and oils in plastic bottle. Shake well before each use.
I hope you consider adding Castile Soap to your green lifestyle!
Peace!
Danielle
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