How to Make 100% Natural Soapnut Shampoo

I wanted to share my non toxic 100% natural shampoo recipe. I have been using it for several months and just love it. It amazes me how one simple ingredient from nature can gives us all we need to clean our body and hair gently yet effectively. You can also use soapnut liquid to clean your entire home just omit the burdock root. As mentioned in the video please avoid contact with eyes. Getting soapnuts in your eyes is very painful, it stings.

8 cups water
1/4 burdock root (optional)
15-18 soapnuts (you may need more if you have very hard water)

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Here are some links to my favorite products used in this recipe.

foaming soap bottles

organic soapnuts

Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar

burdock root

milk frother

lemon essential oil

Measuring Cup

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[Emkra]

I tried the shampoo for the first time last week. I could scream for joy my hair were so soft. I even oiled my scalp beforehand and it washed everything out which I didn't expect. Normally my hair gets a little greasy after 4 days but even on day 6 it still looked great and my scalp felt good. I'm never going back to that commercial crap. Big thumbs up!

[worldadventuretravel]

I created a version of this where I make 2c rice water first, then boil it with hibiscus flowers, ginger, rosemary, and soap nuts. I let it cool, then added 1/2 mature kombucha (you can use ACV instead but the booch is even better), 1 tsp organic guar gum, 1 tsp castor oil, 1/2 c epsom salt (if you want it for curly or wavy hair) and about 30 drops of lemongrass essential oil. I've put it in a large condiment bottle, which works fine, but I like the whipped version better. Either way works great, and the added benefit of the rice water, kombucha (or ACV), and herbs is amazing.

[s.gardner]

I never thought of the foam soap dispenser, that is a super cool idea

[bluesummers]

I’m currently going down the natural shampoo rabbit hole. So far I have tried Shikakai and I already love it more than commercial products. The downside is that it doesn’t foam up. I’m excited to try this next!

[flowerchild]

Super awesome video. I knew about making shampoo and using it for the laundry, but not some of the other ideas. Between this and Dr. Bronner, I just might only use soap nuts. They are hard to find in bulk, but I just found a company. Thank you so much for sharing.

[lillahamvas]

Vitamin C is a natural preservative, the cosmetic industry uses it widely. Not only safe but it also aids scalp help and is an essential skincare ingredient. The best form is L-ascorbic acid as that is the natural one. Note: it is heat sensitive so only add it to your concoctions once they are cooled down.

[simcha]

Love this video... I allready used soap nuts about 9 or 10 yrs ago and made all purpose spray from them. I boiled the nuts, then simmer, when cooled down a little, I mixed it with a blender, then put the mix through a sieve, and then again through a cloth... put it in a spraying bottle, adding (ethanol) 80% alcohol as a preservative and essential oils, and also the oils work as a preservative, and store it in the fridge and lasts for a while, doesn't go bad. It cleans very well ... smells nice. I like the way you make a sort of creamy stuff from it to use it as a shampoo... and also use it as a floor cleaner :-) you can do several cleaning things with this. 💕

[lika_energy]

Thank you very much for the informative video! I am delighted!

I would like to ask a few questions:
1) At what temperature should a bag of nuts be machine washed so that they can be reused 4-6 times?
2) After washing floors and surfaces in the kitchen, do you need to rinse off the product with clean water?
3) How do you understand if the soap solution has gone bad in the refrigerator?
4) Do the properties of the soap solution deteriorate after defrosting?
5) Do soapy water or soap nuts work on stains on clothes when washing?

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[lasondacarrizales]

Thank you so much. I have a natural hair line and just starting on my shampoo. This video really helped me and especially the foaming soap pump. You’re the best!!!

[daisyq]

Thank you for making this video. It’s perfect! From the music to shiwing multiple ways of using soap nuts. Awesome! Shared the video a few times.

[selinamullermaharaj]

THANK YOU this was such an amazing video. Changed my world forever

[rubaiaakter]

Very helpful tutorial. Thanks a bunch. 👍

[alisabae]

LOVED THE VIDEO!!! I've used soap nuts as laundry detergent for a year. I soak the nuts and use the liquid as detergent. I tried the same liquid as shampoo/body wash and dish detergent but didn't like it. In this video you have taken the product to a new level (for me at least) with the added emersion technique! I'm going to try again. Also, I'll try boiling instead to see if it makes a difference. Thank you.

[Lvj]

I did not know I could blend to foam up. Can you freeze it once it is foamy? I wonder if I could add some Aloe gel too. This video was awesome, thank you.

[Pen_Mary]

Thank you, your content is so helpful.

[Realatmx]

If you use it as shampoo you can add Shikekai beans soaked in water for overnight.. It helps your hair soften

[Realatmx]

You can grow that tree in USA where is no snowfall like Florida and Arizona..

[SmileLikeTheFlowersDo]

You say to keep in fridge. If kept in the shower or on the kitchen counter, would it hold for 5 days to a week, or will it go bad? Also, is it possible to freeze once cooled for a longer life? I’m one person, so even making half the amount sounds like a lot.
Thank you for this video! I’ve been looking into soap nuts as I’ve been reacting to just about any soap/shampoo and for about a year found a product made with soapberries that worked until they recently changed the formula, so decided to look into making the soap myself. This looks fantastic!

[Emkra]

Could I add some drops of essential oil before foaming it? Because you need a carrier oil for essential oils. I'm just getting into natural hair care and I have to say, I love your recipe. The soap nuts are even on my stove right now and are simmering

[pozitivereinforcement]

Nice video. I currently have the powder. Can I do this same recipe?