Jason Shampoo Review

Jason Apricot Shampoo

After the disappointment with the Home-made Coconut Milk Shampoo, I would like to suggest you a product that definitely works and that, compared to other brands, isn't so expensive.
Jason Apricot Shampoo does what it says on the tin and delivers shiny, scented hair in a natural way. Keep an eye on this website www.naturisimo.com (I suggest you you subscribe to it to receive notifications about their special offers) as they often have very good sales on and the delivery is free worldwide.
Personally I have found the apricot one working well especially on my children's hair, but Jason offers other two alternatives, the Jojoba Shampoo, designed to repair damage caused by blow drying, perming and the sun and encourage healthy hair growth, and the Aloe Vera Shampoo, nourishing and moisturising, reduces the formation of split ends and increases volume and manageability.

DIY Coconut Milk Shampoo tried and tested. Does it work?

So here I am again. As promised I have made the Coconut Milk Shampoo and I am ready to tell you what I think of it.

Here you can find a little reminder of the recipe.

In a bowl, I mixed 1/2 cup Coconut Milk and 2/3 cup of Castile Soap (VERY expensive!!! Nearly €9 for 275ml bottle!!!)

Then I added the 2 tsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and 20 drops of essential Oils 

(I used Neroli and Tea Tree)

With the help of a funnel I have transferred the mixture into 2 old 300ml shampoo bottles

I have managed to fill up one and a half bottles, So I suppose the cost of each bottle would come just under 3 euro. Still at least 2 euro less expensive than a shop bought organic shampoo.
Now, was it worth the hassle?
My hair was very oily as I just had a lovely back and head massage that morning, so was the shampoo able to remove the oil from my hair? The answer is

NO

If possible my hair was oilier than it was before washing it. I couldn't even brush it it was so thick and greasy, as if I had washed it with styling gel instead. So I rinsed it again. But it didn't get any better. I ended up tying it in a pony tail for the rest of the day and wash it again (with Tresemme' shampoo) in the shower the same evening.

Total fail.

A real shame.

Home Made Coconut Shampoo

When you buy shampoo for yourself and your little ones you might want to take less notice of the claims in their TV ads but rather be very aware of their content instead.

This is a list of the ingredients you should avoid at all times.

Sodium-Lauryl-Sulfate
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Ammonium Chloride
Propylene-Glycol
Perfume - label often used as a catch-all on ingredient labels for many different chemicals.

For instance, listen to what I have found out about one of the shampoo brands I have used the most, Garnier Fructis.

Apparently the brand sells and markets shampoos in which only 9 out of 22 ingredients have been assessed for safe use. To make matters worse, in one type of Garnier Fructis shampoo, six ingredients were labelled “health concerns” and three were labelled “violations, restrictions, and warnings.” Read more about Garnier’s products here.

Source thegreenlifeonline.org

This is why I have decided to give this recipe a go. I will let you know what I think of it in a couple of weeks. 

HOME MADE COCONUT SHAMPOO

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup coconut milk
2/3 cup castile soap
30 drops essential oil of your choice
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS:
Combine all the ingredients in an empty shampoo bottle or jar and shake.
You can keep it in the shower for one to two months. Shake well before each use.

Recipe from one good thing by Jillie

Home Made Liquid Soap/Body Wash

Today I'm back with this easy recipe I use quite regularly to make my own hand made soap/body wash.
This is quite inexpensive to make and, although it wont be as foamy as the shop bough ones, it will make your skin feel so moist and soft that you will immediately fall in love with it.
It can easily be made from leftover soap bars, although I would strongly recommend to use only the most natural soap, such as pure Castile Soap, if you intend to use it to bath babies or people suffering with skin conditions.
Remember for instance, that in case of eczema it is always better to avoid aggressive soap, and that even water can make the condition worse. The goal here is to avoid every ingredient that can cause the skin to react or release histamine.
This soap is very gentle as the soap component is very diluted and it is enriched with coconut oil, which is not only extremely emollient and moisturising, but also has antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties.

Home made soap/body wash

Ingredients

2 bags of camomile herbal tea
1 c. distilled water
1 Tsp Vit E oil (antibacterial)
2 Tbs coconut oil
1 Tbsp honey
1-1/2 c. liquid castile soap (or same quantity of grated soap bar)
1 tsp guar gum (you can easily find it at The Health Store)
30 drops essential oils (your preference - I used a blend of lavender, chamomile, and lemon-grass)*

Boil water and pour over the camomile herbal tea bags. Let sit for an hour, then remove the tea bags.

In a bowl whisk your oil, honey, infusion, and Vit E together.

Sprinkle in the guar gum, whisking to combine, and then immediately afterwards whisk in the Castile soap (if you wait too long the guar gum will thicken and you’ll have clumps) until blended and smooth.

Drop in your essential oils and gently stir with a spoon. Store the mixture in a sterilised bottle out of direct sunlight and shake before each use.

*Always avoid essential oils for children under 3 years of age, or consult a qualified aromatherapist to ask for advice.