HOMEMADE HERBAL SHAMPOO BARS | DIY

[@georgetadinescu6672]

As vrea sa stiu de ce se pune pe foc cratita cu sapunul facut la trace ? De de folositi focul ? Mulțumesc

[@urvilad5001]

I have tried my first batch with your recipe and it's turned out really good. Thank you so much for sharing

[@jyothiratnakar2316]

Hi, are you cooking the mixture?

[@MicahRion]

I hope you decide to sell the bars! The ingredients are perfect for my hair type yet I don't want to invest in all the ingredients to make a batch. I'd love to purchase them from you two :)

[@theminimalistninja]

I am currently working on setting it all up! I totally get that, if I wouldn't be able to split it all with my babe I don't think I would do it. I am so happy to hear that! I definitely make a video once they are ready to go :)

[@MicahRion]

This is so exciting! Thanks for responding.

[@theminimalistninja]

of course! :)

[@theminimalistninja]

We just started selling them today :) Thank you for the encouragement when we needed it - your comment got us all excited and we figured why not! :D This is our shop: www.etsy.com/shop/UNCONDITIONALCO?ref=shop_name_search_sugg We only have a handful of each right now, as we didn't wanted to make too much, one already sold out but more are gonna come! :)

[@asifarehman6150]

What type of hair can be washed with it

[@metamud8686]

Hi Nina / ninja, Thanks so much for sharing. You asked for tips, so here goes: The lye can be neutralized by a mild acid, e.g., white vinegar. So keep a bottle of it (really cheap white vinegar) nearby. If you get splashed on your skin immediately rinse with a bit of vinegar. Or put the vinegar in a spray bottle and spray on lye that splashes on your skin. Obviously wear goggles as suggested because you do not want to spray vinegar into your eyes after they get hit with lye. ^_^

[@theminimalistninja]

Love this!! Thank you so much! I always happen to have a little bit of it at home anyway so this is great!! :D

[@normavaldez3906]

Thank you for sharing. Do you think I could use rice water instead?

[@kokohappy4056]

I like to how is bubbling

[@דנהלוי-ו8ש]

Can i also put herbs like amlaki? Shikaki? Fenugerak,?

[@theminimalistninja]

Sure!

[@sweetheartlay3669]

Can i make it with melt and pour.

[@theminimalistninja]

No, that would be a different method :)

[@nikkidacs4729]

what are the alternatives to avocado oil, and can i exclude the powders?

[@theminimalistninja]

Please note, this recipe was calculated using a soap calculator and the oils mentioned are the oils necessary to make this recipe work. If you want to use a different oil then you would need to use a soap calculator to re-calculate the correct rations for each and every oil. It is, therefore, not recommended to use different oils UNLESS you do the math. By swapping one oil with a different one you'd risk wasting time and effort as the result would probably be a mediocre product at best. Yes, you can indeed leave out the powders, but the avocado oil is necessary in this recipe.

[@aestheticallyalina8266]

What are the ingredients in cups

[@theminimalistninja]

It would be really difficult to get it 100% correct when using cup measurements which is why I would always use a scale for soap making! :)

[@naritanarita4561]

I apply after showers and before bed. I ordered more from ARGANRain shampoo and oil to replenish my supply for the final two months and found the price to be good.

[@farooh20]

What’s the super fat in this recipie please?

[@maureenfernando4033]

What is the difference between soap.base shampoo bars and no soap shampoo bars, what is really good for us?

[@theminimalistninja]

Their chemical composition. Soaps are always a blend of oils and lye while no-soap shampoo bars contain various other ingredients that make it into the product it is.

[@giselenascimento6157]

My hair is thick and more to the dry side, since I went no poo, and this recipe is more for oily hair. What ingredient should I take it out of your list? Thank you!

[@theminimalistninja]

None. Unfortunately, making soap is nothing like baking or cooking. :S If you take one ingredient out and replace it with another it may not end up being soap at all. You'd need to use a soap calculator to calculate the correct measurements for each and every ingredient all over again as chancing one ingredient (oil), will change the whole recipe. This recipe is for all hair types and I highly recommend giving it a try! :)

[@clone633]

Hi what % sf did you use please?

[@janinein2yourself809]

Is caustic soda the same as lye? Mixed up Dutch woman here. Really dont know what lye is?

[@theminimalistninja]

According to wikipedia it is "Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye and caustic soda, is an inorganic compound with the formula NaOH."! :)

[@janinein2yourself809]

The Minimalist Ninja So with that in the soap you cant call it healthy and organic for the skin?

[@theminimalistninja]

No soap = no lye. Every single soap you've ever used was made with lye. If done correctly there's no trace of it left in the end product. Go read up on it! ;)

[@janinein2yourself809]

The Minimalist Ninja Thanks for your answer..! I am going to try it After Google 😉

[@marsharodgers2569]

By adding a lye solution, does this make your product an all natural shampoo bar? And why is it added to create the soap/shampoo?

[@LN-GL]

Lmao? Soap is literally lye + oils... you can't make soap without it :) Just google it

[@theminimalistninja]

THIS! There's no such thing as soap without lye. Any soap you'll ever see will always be a mix of lye and oils! :)

[@Leah_Tewari]

Thank you SOOOOOO MUCH for this tutorial!!!! I’m going to try this today! 🙏🤗

[@theminimalistninja]

Let me know how it goes and if you've got any questions please shoot them my way! :)

[@Leah_Tewari]

I will let you know and I’m going to look at your shop as well! ☺️

[@theminimalistninja]

Unfortunately, due to traveling all of 2018, my shop is closed. I'll get back at it when I live somewhere again though! :)

[@jofarley7294]

what is aritha powder?? and what is it good for in the shampoo bar? thanks

[@theminimalistninja]

Aritha powder = soap nut power and amazing for one's hair. There's tons of information about it online: www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-ab&q=aritha+powder

[@subysri]

what is the super fat %?

[@theminimalistninja]

I don't recall the percentage. If you punch all the ingredients (oils and lye only) into a soap calculator it should give you the number you are looking for :)

[@zouinazina9130]

hi, how much is the ph of this soap ? is the ph of it suitable for hear? good job. thank you.

[@fatmicx]

Can use lye water instead?

[@theminimalistninja]

This recipe calls for regular lye! :)

[@sushmadamani3826]

Hi..I tried your recipe..loved it...hope it becomes my one of the best sellers

[@theminimalistninja]

That's fantastic!!! I am so thrilled to hear that you have it a go!!! :D

[@SergeUnplugged]

Why no one washes hands with made soap as an example?

[@bexdoc3654]

HI there, love the soap and omg love those 2 1/2 quart buckets, here in new zealand buckets are made of really hard plastic, those look awesome and easy to work with. Anyway just want to know if I am able to use kaolin and bentonite clays in this soap as it is too expensive to purchase neem and aritha powder, also during the video clip you mention melt all the oils and wax, but i didnt see wax in the recipe, did you cook your soap on the stove or just used the saucepan, how did you get that deep burgundy colour in your soap batter looks awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@theminimalistninja]

Hi there! I mentioned wax, because some people do use it in their soaps to make it even harder. I personally don't use wax in my shampoo bars because I use them primarily on my face and hair. I don't have any experience with kaolin clays and can, therefore, not comment on it. In regards to Bentonite clay though, that I've used in this exact same recipe. Use the exact same ratio and you are good. I believe I did show the process of melting the oils in this video (I haven't watched in a while, ha!). The soaps are actually brown (it may look reddish due to the light?) and the color was achieved my adding the mentioned herbal powders! :) Hope that helps! :)

[@Leah_Tewari]

I’m going to try and make this today. There doesn’t seem to be many tutorials on herbal shampoo bars and I’m not ready to create my own recipe yet. 😱

[@metjennifer5468]

Mine is not going like a pudding... what did i do wrong?

[@theminimalistninja]

Unfortunately, that's very difficult to determine! :S

[@inspiredbygod4791]

Hi, thanks a lot for this video. I have 3 questions though... Why can't you use the soap straight away? Why does it has to dry for 4 weeks? And what about expirity date, I mean how long can the soaps actually last? Thanks in advance

[@theminimalistninja]

Most soaps need four weeks to cure! :) Any "real" soap needs those weeks to complete the saponification process, during which fats, water, and lye turn into actual soap that can be used on the body! :) The expiration date is dependent on what exactly you put in your soap! :)

[@inspiredbygod4791]

I see. So what about the soaps you made on this video? How long such soaps will last?

[@theminimalistninja]

If you store them in a dry place they'll last you for years! :)

[@inspiredbygod4791]

Thank you :)

[@ctaishah9002]

Nu

[@zainabhashim2401]

I have shikakai shampoo bar .. i use 1 month before but this bar doesn't suits me ..please tell me how to use this organic product, i have sevior dandruff .

[@theminimalistninja]

I would experiment with buying/making different soaps to see what works best for you! :)

[@MsOey]

why the shampoo color became brown ? i don't get it

[@theminimalistninja]

I added aritha powder in the video! :)

[@katrinad4520]

I want to try to make this but I do not have a stick blender. Is it okay to mix it with a whisk?

[@theminimalistninja]

I would recommend a stick blender as it may take way too long to use a whisk. this forum may help: www.soapmakingforum.com/showthread.php?t=45459

[@himanshijain9264]

How to make soap base at home

[@theminimalistninja]

Unfortunately I am not sure how I can help you and would a little more information from you! :)

[@himanshijain9264]

I want to know that how to make glycerin soap?

[@theminimalistninja]

I have never made glycerin soap, I am sure that there are heaps of tutorials on youtube though! :)

[@svskitchen2007]

Can we replace avacodo oil with anything ?

[@theminimalistninja]

Yes, of course! This is going to change the recipe though and I would, therefore, use a soap calculator and punch in the oil you want to use as well as everything else: soapcalc.net/calc/soapcalcwp.asp

[@Af.016]

Thank you, that was great! But I have question: While mixing, were you heating the ingredients? 5:12

[@nannamyhreolsen7920]

Girl you have talent

[@theminimalistninja]

Making soap is so much fun! I miss it and can't wait to get back into it after my travels! :)

[@shyamaweber5120]

hallo, thanku for this Rezept, if i wann make 2 LB i just have to take it double? im not sure because of LYE if its really double thanks

[@theminimalistninja]

Sure thing! You'd need to run everything through a soap calculator again, just to be sure! :)

[@zams2203]

I have bought lye but realized at home that it wasn't powder. Can I still use it?

[@theminimalistninja]

Unfortunately I have no experience with using it in liquid form. This recipe was calculated with lye coming in powder and I can not confirm that the soap would turn out the same or at all! :S

[@Mikelle157]

Hi what ingredient in this is supposed to be cleaning your hair?

[@theminimalistninja]

It's the combination of ingredients :) Indeed, most soaps are perfect for cleaning your hair and body :)

[@tico25]

What is lye

[@theminimalistninja]

Please kindly google "cold process soap making". Simply put: no lye no soap. Every single soap you've ever used in your life, was made with lye.

[@qxeen.mirixm]

which one was the wax?

[@theminimalistninja]

It's candelilla wax! :)

[@qxeen.mirixm]

How much of that do u need then

[@theminimalistninja]

This particular recipe doesn't call for it - see list of ingredients in the description box :)

[@rebekahgonzalez1103]

I've made regular soap a few times but have never tried shampoo bars. I know most soap has to set for much longer. Why does this one cure in such a short amount of time?

[@theminimalistninja]

Most soaps only need 4 weeks of curing! :)

[@gracypineiro5890]

What would you recommend for very dry, Coarse,wavy hair?

[@theminimalistninja]

I'd recommend soaps that contain lots of shea butter! :)

[@cauverymk2347]

U have hmgiven a solid recipe dear. I am comfortable in grms than ozs. Yet as a tip I wish to mention u may add little Turmeric & Methi powder as it's good for hair growth. We in India add Henna powder & Dry gooseberry powder 1 tspn each. I also make soaps. But I thoroughly enjoyed urs. I am from India, Bengaluru. Lots of love. Carrol Jeppu.

[@theminimalistninja]

I just visited Bengaluru in March and loved it! Thank you for the tip. I'll see if I can find those ingredients next time and may add it to my next batch. I am always trying to mix things up a little and your tips are great! :D

[@Leah_Tewari]

My husband is from Lucknow but he is learning about Ayurveda from me and from watching these tutorials with me! 🙏🙏☺️☺️

[@Leah_Tewari]

The Minimalist Ninja and Cauvery MK Is it ok to add a teaspoon of each Henna, Amla, Fenugreek, Turmeric, and i would also like to add Shikakai?

[@cocobrown709]

Why do people put she butter in the soap. Just asking it's kind of greasy.

[@theminimalistninja]

Have you ever used it in soap? The soap itself will NOT come out greasy ;)

[@haazzfz2643]

how long it last before expire ?

[@theminimalistninja]

I would say a year - it's all dependent on the oils! :)

[@febrer3932]

Great video, thanks ✌🏼️ Will try soon

[@theminimalistninja]

Neleb Ana let me know how it went!! :)

[@febrer3932]

The Minimalist Ninja Will do ☺️

[@IdaSofie91]

Awesome video! Thank you so much for sharing this. I am planing to try this very soon :) How many soaps do you get out of this recipe?

[@theminimalistninja]

This recipe should make about 5-6 bars of soap although this is dependent on how you cut them. If you cut them small you can get way more out of it! :)

[@himanshijain9264]

Can I melt this soap?

[@theminimalistninja]

Unfortunately, I am not sure what you are referring to and would need a little more information! :) The recipe video shows every single step! :)

[@theminimalistninja]

We are really excited to finally be selling our soaps & shampoo bars on etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/UNCONDITIONALCO?ref=shop_name_search_sugg :D :D :D

[@amrutajoshibhatia1367]

Hi, Do you live in Vienna? I will like to try one of your shampoo bars

[@Hannah-nc7cb]

The Minimalist Ninja can i make this without lye or alternative

[@FairylandCottage]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Love from Ireland. X

[@theminimalistninja]

thank you! :)

[@emilyward1442]

What brand of essential oils do you use? Can you put links on here for purchase? It is so hard to find a reputable product that is accurately labeled. Love the video! :)

[@theminimalistninja]

I don't stick to a particular brand and purchase whatever is available. Most of the time I purchase it at stores nearby and, therefore, don't have any links to them :) It's hugely dependent on where you are located as well - what I've got available may not be able available where you are living :) That being said, my man did once purchase a huge amount of essential oils and he ordered them here: www.fabulousfrannie.com/ I highly recommend them if you are planning on buying a bunch and if you happen to be located in the U.S. :)

[@AnnieNugget]

This is considered cold processing btw

[@theminimalistninja]

Yes, absolutely! :)

[@ameena9827]

Is it CP or HP soap?

[@theminimalistninja]

This video shows how you can make them using the cold process! :)

[@ameena9827]

The Minimalist Ninja ......thanks for ur kind rply

[@amrutajoshibhatia1367]

Hi, do you live in Vienna? I will like to try one of your bars, do you sell as well?

[@theminimalistninja]

No, I don't live in Vienna. I am currently located in Berlin and don't sell them as of right now! :(

[@onkar6970]

Does it foam ?

[@theminimalistninja]

Oh boy it does! LOTS! It's got a really good lather! :)

[@siusiu2178]

Hi thx for sharing! I d like to try solid shampoo also. I d like to know how much % of surfat did you put in your recipe? And how many grams or kg with the recipe you share? Thx 😊

[@theminimalistninja]

All the ingredients and details are in the description box! :)

[@surbhigoyal6288]

Some People say shampoo bars make hair dry...is this true?

[@theminimalistninja]

This depends on your hair! I have extremely oily hair and for this reason I can't comment on this as my hair (at least at the root) has never been dry.

[@CamilaNels]

I love it! Will defo show this video to my partner - I bet he'll get obsessed about doing them too ;)

[@theminimalistninja]

Haha! My babe makes soap all the time .. it's addictive I think haha!

[@geetikaseth7608]

Hi there ,, just wanted to check , if you are adding Lye how is it called a herbal shampoo bar? Lye is not a herbal product. I am very curious to learn and understand and mean no offence to your lovely products.

[@surbhigoyal6288]

Lye gets completely evaporated once the soap is ready

[@geetikaseth7608]

surbhi goyal thank you 👍🏻.

[@TheWakeangel]

What oil can I substitute for the coconut oil????? Thank you, awesome vid btw

[@theminimalistninja]

If you were to substitute coconut oil for another oil then the whole recipe wouldn't be the same and you'd need to calculate it all over again. Unfortunately, substituting coconut oil with another oil would lead to an entirely different soap and if you do substitute it, please calculate the recipe again as I can't guarantee that it will be the same .. or even turn out .. without it! :)

[@aj2waveyy416]

So do you continue to cook it after it hits trace? I see you still had it in the pot and is olive oil necessary?

[@theminimalistninja]

This recipe won't work without olive oil. No, after trace there's no need to heat it! :)

[@sarahn5842]

Hallo! Habe eine Frage...das lye ist NaOH oder? Ist nicht ganz so gefährlich beim Zusammenmischen wird halt etwas warm...also keine Angst. Du solltest aber aufpassen, dass du es nicht auf Kleidung bekommst sonst hast du nach dem Waschen kleine Löcher. LG aus Wien :D

[@theminimalistninja]

Ja, Lye ist NaOH :) Absolut! :) Am besten alte Kleidung oder ne Schürtze tragen! :) Oooh, meine Heimatstadt :) Liebe Grüße aus nyc :)

[@aisline13]

Where did you get that nice little mold!

[@theminimalistninja]

I believe my partner ordered it on eBay or amazon. Just google "silicon soap mold" and it should come up :)

[@alonememe]

So the lye mixed with water is dangerous for skin but with added oils is not? This cutting board is so cool:) Do you guys sell your soap somewhere, do you have a little company or it's just for yourself and friends? I'm just curious:)

[@theminimalistninja]

Lye in its pure form can burn skin and when properly prepared (I used a lye calculator for this recipe!) and cured for several weeks, no lye remains in the final product :) That is why the curing time of 4 weeks is so vital :)

[@theminimalistninja]

PS: In order to sustain the hobby we will have to sell some at some point, because we make more than we can ever use. We are considering selling them, sometime in the future :)

[@MarcBliss]

Chemistry lesson: Acids and bases (like lye) dissociate (break apart, chemically) when they come into contact with water, releasing a lot of energy. Luckily, water acts as kind of an "energy absorber". This means that if you add water to lye all of that lye is going to start releasing a lot of energy very quickly, but if you add it the other way around, the water will absorb the released energy. This is why you add the lye slowly. Also, once it's been fully mixed into the water, it is okay to add to the oils.

[@spycellayoutube]

Love it ☺️🥰

[@theminimalistninja]

So glad!

[@spycellayoutube]

@@theminimalistninja Can you make a vid about how to measure out how much preservative to add?

[@raniasd1396]

Wow this is really nice, but I have a question, what is the pH this soap?

[@theminimalistninja]

Cold processed soap is usually between 9-10 :)

[@raniasd1396]

The Minimalist Ninja thanks, but this soap u made it can I used in my hair?

[@theminimalistninja]

Yes of course, that's what it's for :) While it can of course also be used on the body, I created it to be used for hair! :)

[@opalrenaitre141]

you should make a double broiler when melting! that way you won't have to ruin one of your pots.... and sometimes things like beeswax (which you didn't use but for example) is highly flammable and you could burn your kitchen down lol

[@theminimalistninja]

haha and who would want to burn down their kitchen!! I use a double boiler for my body balm, but never for the soap as I find it easier and smoother without it. For anything else, always! :)

[@carasith1]

I've been waiting for this! Thanks for sharing! I've just a worry, do you measure the ph? Does it match the scalp ph? Thanks again and keep going!

[@theminimalistninja]

Hey! No I don't. It's important to do the math right and to add the exact amount of lye needed. We use a lye calculator to determine that and as long as this step is done right you'll end up with a mild soap. Changrin Valley has really valuable information on their website about it all: www.chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com/idascorner/soap/are-your-soaps-and-shampoo-bars-ph-balanced Hope that helps! :)

[@mdml0]

This is very alkaline for the hair and scalp. all lye soaps are. She refers to a blog to justify "natural" soaps are more beneficial than evil synthetic detergents by big brand multicorporations. There is some truth to some of it but just because something is natural doesn't mean it's safe and just because an ingredient is synthetic it doesn't mean it's harmful. If you try to use a lye soap on your face you will feel tightness and dryness because it's very alkaline. Be careful what you read on blog sites. They aren't professionals in this field and they rely on spreading misinformation and fear.

[@Sara-ue1fy]

Hey great video! Two questions, does the shampoo leave a waxy residue on the hair? And where do you get distiller water :)? Thank you^^

[@theminimalistninja]

I always use an ACV rinse and it doesn't with that. I cannot speak for not using one as I always use it! :) You should be able to get it at any bodega/supermarket! :)

[@conejate]

love your videos, thank you for sharing!! I will be trying this sometime, but i want to ask you what type of music do you listen to ?

[@theminimalistninja]

I am glad you like it! I don't really listen to music these days and haven't been for the past X years, but when I do listen to music I listen to my favorite band, MyChildren MyBride :)

[@santiagofarias4078]

Aceite de castor!????? >:(

[@theminimalistninja]

Yes, this recipe calls for castor oil. If you want to use a different one in place of it you'd need to calculate the recipe again using a soap calculator! :)

[@autumngreenleaf3390]

Wow, that seems like an involved process. I'm surprised all those oils can help with oily hair.

[@theminimalistninja]

It's the cold process in which always a bunch of oils are mixed together. I was surprised too, but shampoo bars are made this way and it works for me :)

[@jgarno100]

How safe is that product if you have to use gloves and goggles when making it?

[@theminimalistninja]

jgarno100 That's how REAL (& natural) soap is made :) Whenever you see a handmade soap at the store that doesn't contain any nasty ingredients .. then that's how it's made. If done right and according to the recipe then it's like any other soap and obviously safe to use ;)

[@theminimalistninja]

This post will explain it even better than I did ;) www.chagrinvalleysoapandsalve.com/blog/posts/is-there-lye-in-natural-soap-wont-it-harm-my-skin/ No lye = no soap

[@darmarbera]

It is soap...

[@annachevallier827]

great video! could you do a solid deodorant version of this if you have any recipe? love from France X

[@theminimalistninja]

I don't have a recipe for a solid deodorant unfortunately!

[@annachevallier827]

okay thanks for answering :)

[@juliam5628]

i recommend milk magnesia

[@muhammadamin2665]

Thanks mom very very nice informative video and you to so sweet thank again

[@macster1457]

this would be way too drying for me.. it contains 35% of coconut oil.

[@theminimalistninja]

This was one of our best sellers on etsy and it appears to work for all sorts of hair types :) If you are into making soaps, I'd give the recipe a try :)

[@nicolegonzalezmarrero629]

She says she tends to have oily hair. I think that’s why the coconut oil is at a higher level.

[@saranox7319]

Do you or does your partner sell them? :)

[@theminimalistninja]

No, at the moment we aren't but we are thinking about it! :)

[@saranox7319]

The Minimalist Ninja I'd definately buy them! :)

[@theminimalistninja]

:D :D

[@LN-GL]

That's soap, no shampoo, it has a diffrent pH

[@SimpleFull]

Thanks for this!!! this sounds so fun!💆💇

[@theminimalistninja]

It absolutely is! :D

[@zaejohnson3414]

There’s so much wrong with this video 🥴🥴😩

[@wagz2003]

A word of caution when using neem-- it's not for women who are or intend to get pregnant, as it can cause miscarriage, from what I understand.

[@theminimalistninja]

When consuming it orally, yes! In this video, it's being used in a shampoo bar which is then being used on the body, not inside of it! :)

[@wagz2003]

Interesting! I've always been told to use it with extreme caution out in my garden. I'll have to do more research on this. Thanks!

[@renysimone3312]

Uh, no thanks...once you started with the lye, that was it for me!

[@nicolegonzalezmarrero629]

Reny Simone all soap contains lye.

[@emilywrightsman941]

LYE IS BAD FOR YOUR HAIR!!!

[@theminimalistninja]

Do you know what every single soap you've ever bought is made with? Lye. No lye = no soap. That being said, if a soap is made right there's no lye present in the end product :)

[@emilywrightsman941]

Thanks