Thursday, 12 September 2013

Natural Remedies: Basic Hair Conditioner

 
 
Basic Hair Conditioner
 
INGREDIENTS
 
1 teaspoon Almond or Avocado Oil
 
1 teaspoon Vegetable Glycerin
 
1 tablespoon Emulsifying Wax
 
1/2 cup Distilled Water
 
5 drops Grapefruit Seed Extract
 
1/2 teaspoon or 1 capsule Vitamin E
 
 
METHOD
 
Stir together the oil, emulsifying wax and glycerin in the top part of a double boiler, warming slowly over a low heat until the wax is melted.
 
 
Remove from heat and pour in the Vitamin E.
In a separate pot on the stove or in the microwave, gently warm the water or herbal infusion just until lukewarm.
 
 
Do NOT skip this step or your conditioner will separate later on.
Slowly pour the water/herbal infusion into the oil mixture, stirring constantly with a wire whisk until the mixture is creamy & smooth.
 
Let the mixture cool a little so the essential oils don't evaporate too quickly when you add them.
 
Don't worry if it doesn't thicken immediately,
 
it thickens as it cools down to room
 
temperature.

Stir in the essential oils and the grapefruit seed extract.
 
Pour the natural hair conditioner
into a clean, sterilized 8oz (250ml) glass bottle.  Allow it to cool.
 
 
Shake the bottle occasionally as the conditioner cools to prevent the ingredients from separating.
 
 
Store in a cool, dark place.

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