How to Make Aloe Shampoo Bars - Eco-Friendly Hair Care | Bramble Berry

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[@maemartinamartinmp4046]

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[@HumblebeeAndMe]

Thank you so much for the shout-out, Anne Marie! These shampoo bars look beautiful ❤ What a great mould!

[@TracyD2]

Our queen 👑

[@candicechruscial8885]

Love you both so much 😊

[@williamsfamilyreptiles6522]

I just Love Ann she keeps it so real she is our official Best friend/ HomeGirl 💁

[@lizcademy4809]

I have switched completely to home made shampoo bars, and I'll never go back. A few things: - Susan's blog is SwiftCraftyMonkey, not SwiftY. I checked, and the link is correct. Susan's blog is an excellent resource for all things bath and body *except* soap. I use her basic shampoo bar recipe. - The cocoa butter is not essential, but is good for dry scalps and dry hair. - The hotter the mix is when you glop it into molds, the smoother it will be. [Make sure you don't add the preservative too soon.] It will always be a bit lumpy though. SCI powder will make a slightly smoother bar. - Putting the bars into the freezer as soon as they're in the molds makes them harder. Freeze for 1-2 hours, then let them sit at room temperature overnight before unmolding. - Unlike soap, shampoo bars are pH balanced to the hair. Soap is too alkaline for micro-organisms to grow, shampoo bars are not. I would consider preservative essential. [I use Germall Plus liquid.]

[@Chickwithapassport]

I’ve got my SCI and bubble boost in the double boiler, but it’s not melting. What am I doing wrong?

[@lizcademy4809]

@@Chickwithapassport Susan has an entire long web page full of answers to questions like this.

[@cruelcimmcia859]

Thank you ! This is very informative.

[@sudsyvibes]

Super easy! Just finished a double batch! Can’t wait to unmold!

[@YelBLee]

Thank you for the easy tutorial and recipe. I just made my first Shampoo bar with your recipe.The scent of White lily and Aloe fragrance is lovely and my hair feel great😄. I love this Shampoo bar.

[@bramble-berry]

Wonderful! That makes us really happy to hear!

[@traceyb-kk2337]

finally, i found a natural soap maker, i love the whole Natural use of products

[@pritiboyd2718]

thankyou for all of your videos they are so helpful!

[@kimrawls5955]

Thank you Ann Marie for the great recipe. I hope it inspires everyone to try to make their own shampoo bars. I luv making my own. It's makes it very easy to tailor the functionality by adding certain additives according to your hair needs.

[@sandiechilds7820]

Your reply DID inspire me to try this shampoo bar & it's pretty too!

[@midwestbeautycharm2490]

Love this! Do you have a video for conditioner bars?

[@beurrecosmetickitchen]

Amazing result! Tnx a lot for video and explanation )

[@lucidawakening]

Ann-Marie I loved what you said at the end 😂”I love my job” that’s the goal right there 🫶🏻💓 just started soaping a year ago & i love your products! sending love💞

[@lyagomez6482]

Hi Anne-Marie! I will deffo be making this beautiful shampoo soon. Thnx so much for the recipe and info. Love from Chile💓

[@Kleenex129]

I’m so excited about this video!! I have been waiting for this for so long!!!

[@ashley-cz1sl]

It smells like dead fish if you overheat it. You just made me choke on my coffee. I just died laughing

[@user-yf1gq7ps8w]

She said it so calmly too and then just moved on like nothing happened 🤣🤣

[@amberwhite6086]

@@user-yf1gq7ps8w 😂

[@Chickenmom777]

😂😂😂

[@mariarivera9207]

Thank you. You make me have confidence that it will be ok.

[@abelnodarse1841]

I love eco friendly amazing thanks

[@JillGross-o6i]

This is an awesome,very easy recipe!

[@vasosar7713]

Hello from Greece Thank you for the video

[@VideovigilanteUSA]

Vaso , do you need a import contact in the USA? We can be trade partners

[@candipill]

I have been following you for years, Your recipes are always the best and foolproof. If I lived in North America or anywhere except the South of Africa, I would buy everything from Bramble Berry, while BB has very reasonable rates, the import tax and shipping here is horrendous. It makes me sad- so I will just have to keep watching and appreciating you for now!

[@jessicafranz3247]

I look forward to the outtakes afterwards! 😂🤣 Patience hat on!

[@KrisMakesThings]

You are such a good presenter

[@laprinciac924]

Wow this is beautiful

[@topshelf223]

Sweet!!!!!! Shampoo bars 💪

[@lball9975]

Can’t wait to try it!

[@amalabdurrahman494]

Hi. My favourite thing about soap making is adding fresh ingredients to get thier goodness without worrying about growing mould, but what about shampoo bars? Can I add natural juices and colours like henna powder and spinach powder?

[@bramble-berry]

That's a great idea!

[@robynlong6607]

If I just wanted to use raw aloe (I have THAT many plants), could I?

[@karthikayanisivakumar9934]

Can u share a recipe for conditioner bar please thanks for this truthful recipe really able to follow

[@sandraslikiene9757]

thank you for sharing

[@maameaba6695]

Woow I love it

[@wendyduckett9391]

Cant wait yo make these, I have been waiting for them! Any idea the ph?

[@goingforgold21]

Thank you so much for the video it will help me feel more confident making these on Monday. Question for you. So why is it that cp doesn’t need geo 20 but shampoo bars do? Just wanting to learn a little more on that difference as they both sit in my shower

[@robynlong6607]

Hopefully my answer helps. It’s all about pH for cold process soaps - their pH doesn’t allow for mold to grow. I can only speak for that part though 🙈

[@georgiasoaps]

Robyn is exactly right, the pH of cp soap is too high to allow bacterial growth, but shampoo bars are more neutral (or slightly acidic) so they are gentler on your hair.

[@amalabdurrahman494]

I use my handmade soap as a shampoo bar and i like it, the only downside is soup scum in hair, i fix it with apple cider vinegar rinse, and my hair never been better.. Your recipe use different ingredients, I wonder, dose it leave soap scum? Do I have to use apple cider vinegar rinse afterwards? Is it more gentle than a handmade soap? I would like to know to make a decision Thank you very much💚🌷

[@bramble-berry]

Lathering the shampoo bar in your hands and applying the lather to your hair can help reduce the feeling of soap scum.

[@22cute-o2b]

Can I use foaming noodles in melt and pour soap? I wanted to make my soap very foamy.

[@bramble-berry]

We would not recommend using the foaming noodles in melt and pour soap.

[@judithshachor2447]

Hello.thankyou so much for this great video. Can I use BTMS25 instead of 50?

[@dinabinnuhaid8850]

When making shampoo bars out of oils and lye, can i add a cocbetain to it to increase foam?

[@bramble-berry]

We haven't used that ingredient before, so you would want to do a small test batch to ensure it perfoms as expected.

[@wendysplace3867]

Thanks! This is very interesting and new to me. I'd like to buy these products and try this. But not anytime soon with high inflation in the nation. I'll keep mine simple for now. But this is very nice!

[@robynlong6607]

Can you use SLSA in this recipe as well?

[@bramble-berry]

This recipe shouldn't need any additional ingredients like SLSA. The foaming noodles will do all the bubble work!

[@Fiiscreativemoods]

Is it possible to put the formula in percentages?

[@dollyacharya6827]

If we have to make large batches n use shampoo bar mould instead of a silicon mould and cannot work that fast , Can We can still use it the mixture after it becomes very hard in the shampoo press mould ? Will it effect the efficiency of the product?

[@Jaidzeka36]

Can I use the regular aloe extract instead?

[@katrinai8261]

Can you essential oil instead of fragrance oil? If so....what would be the measurement.

[@bramble-berry]

You can use essential oil instead. You will need to use a fragrance calculator to get an exact usage rate. You can find our calculator on our website. www.brambleberry.com/calculator?calcType=fragrance

[@morgangauthier9440]

Can you add additional oils to this bar? For example, Argan or Vitamin E?

[@bramble-berry]

We suggest substituting the Argan or Vitamin E oil for a portion of the oil in the recipe.

[@dmhandmade1]

What is the PH of this shampoo bar?

[@hudamousa8381]

Can I add rosemary oil to this to boost hair growth?

[@bramble-berry]

You can add rosemary oil to this recipe!

[@norhildaalvarez7592]

Oh I need that double boiler. Can you please provide the name or link? Thanks ❤

[@bramble-berry]

We actually just use a hot plate with a big pot and glass bowl! It isn't a specific double boiler device.

[@norhildaalvarez7592]

@@bramble-berry got it. Thank you 😊

[@ladymitch32sunshine88]

Hi, was optiphen be substitute for geogard 221? thanks for response and sharing

[@bramble-berry]

Yes, you could use Optiphen instead of the Geogard in this recipe.

[@samihage1223]

What can I use other than geogard? Can I use same preservative in liquid shower gel shampoo

[@bramble-berry]

You can use Optiphen, Phenonip, or Germaben as a preservative in this recipe instead. You can use those same preservatives in liquid shower gels as well.

[@oless55]

can the noodles and bubble boost be melted in the microwave?

[@bramble-berry]

They can't be melted in the microwave. In our testing, the noodles behaved strangely in the microwave, including a rapid expansion like you may have seen in those videos of people microwaving store-bought soaps!

[@vivalascare5690]

What about the DL Panthenol? I bought the listed ingredients through your website, but this video doesn't show the addition of your DL Panthenol. Any info is appreciated.

[@bramble-berry]

The DL Panthenol is added in step 3. Here's a link to the project so you can see the instructions: www.brambleberry.com/articles-and-projects/projects/hair-care/aloe-shampoo-bar-project/PS000336.html

[@samihage1223]

Can I just melt the SCI with water instead of cocamidopropyl betaine? What type of preservative are you using? Any other similar? Can I add sodium lactate? What is the percentage of each ingredient

[@lacieforde8716]

Just curious as to how I could add yucca root to this formula.

[@bramble-berry]

We haven't tested yucca root, but we would suggest testing it by adding up to a teaspoon per pound of the recipe.

[@fair780]

Can I use essential oils? Especially lavender and rosemary.

[@bramble-berry]

Yes you can, our fragrance calculator has a shampoo/conditioner option that's great for determining safe usage rates

[@shannelarbuckle1253]

Just wondering if the preservative should be done by percentage usage and weighed per batch weight.

[@cacaoamaro8342]

Hello I'm really interested in this recipe. Is there any alternative to sodium lactate?

[@joygfaithful]

U are doing well ma'am

[@ladymitch32sunshine88]

Does it not need to cure the shampoo bar? Thanks

[@samihage1223]

Can I use SCI alone and melt it with distilled water?

[@sandrabarbera1222]

Hi I want to give a try to this recipe. However after pressing soap in the mold how can you make it smooth in the back so it look good for selling? Also whats the price range in bar shampoos? Thank you so much for the tutorial

[@SomeUniqueHandle]

Make sure you put a bit more into each mold than necessary, pack down tightly, then use something like a knife to scrape across the top of the mold to remove the excess. For pricing, Google different vendors to get an idea of the size and price of shampoo and conditioner bars.

[@heathermesko-jokinen8184]

I only have SCI powder what would the weight for this instead of noodles? I’ve heard others say they used the same and others say it’s a little different, I thought I had noodles but just realized they’re SCC noodles

[@bramble-berry]

The weight between the powder and the noodles would be the same!

[@heathermesko-jokinen8184]

Thank you, when melting the bubble boost and Sci powder I found that it doesn’t mix to well is it better to slowly add Sci powder to it while on the double boiler? Is it also better to use glass or stainless steel for heating? Thank you so much 😊

[@georgiasoaps]

Would this recipe be good for dry scalp?

[@DawnShipley1977]

What is the pH of the shampoo bars?

[@inbartenenbaum286]

Is it OK using color blocks and not liquid crystal dye?

[@bramble-berry]

We do not recommend using the color blocks for this recipe. You could use mica instead though!

[@inbartenenbaum286]

@@bramble-berry thank you very much!🦋

[@loradietmeyer4416]

Can you tell me what the ph level is when finished?

[@bramble-berry]

The pH level of this shampoo bar is around 5.

[@claireb1165]

Can you substitute BTMS 25 instead of 50?

[@bramble-berry]

We haven't used that type of BTMS before. We believe it is just the amount of conditioning agent that the 25 refers to so the usage rate should still remain the same between the two.

[@vitaliykosonohov7535]

Hi!how long does it take for the shampoo to dry and harden?

[@georgiasoaps]

If I were to use SCI powder instead, would it be equal weight?

[@angelavis5546]

@bramble berry Could I replace part of my water with apple cider vinegar?

[@SirenaSpades]

Use a 1/2 water 1/2 apple cider AFTER as a hair conditioner

[@robingrieco8145]

I gave this a try but don't like how it looks after unmolding. Can I melt it down again and try to remold? BTW..... wear a mask!

[@samihage1223]

Can I replace the geogard 221 by germall plus or something else? Can I replace aloe by something else

[@bramble-berry]

You can replace the geogard with any preservative typically used for low pH products. You can also replace the aloe with any water soluble extract.

[@samihage1223]

Can I get the full recipe

[@snehalatha1705]

How much time for curing this soap

[@bramble-berry]

Allow the shampoo bars to cool for 3-4 hours, up to overnight. Gently press out of the mold and allow to cure for 3-7 days.

[@samihage1223]

What’s the percentage of each ingredient? Especially SCI, Betaine CAPB, and oils

[@pubggaming4226]

Can I use liquid germal plus ?

[@bramble-berry]

Absolutely that would be a fine choice for a preservative.

[@pubggaming4226]

@@bramble-berry thanks mam for the reply ❤️✨

[@TracyD2]

I can’t get anyone in my house to use shampoo bars and body liquid soap. They only use the opposite. If I’m making sense because they don’t make any sense to me. I love shampoo bars that aren’t from saponified oils. It’s the next project I’m going to make. Even if it’s just for myself. Love Marie from HB&M

[@oless55]

what temp should we melt the noodles up to?

[@bramble-berry]

You want to reach a minimum of 160° F when melting the noodles.

[@donnadobbins4295]

How many batches will the "kit" make?

[@bramble-berry]

This project will make 4 bars. Here's a link to it: www.brambleberry.com/articles-and-projects/projects/hair-care/aloe-shampoo-bar-project/PS000336.html

[@victoriatrimmier9889]

Bramble Berry, you should sell this as a kit....do you?

[@bramble-berry]

This isn't a kit, but you can buy all the supplies for the project here: bberry.studio/AloeShampooBars

[@saramahler1108]

Love the idea of this project! I’ve been paying 18 for my own bars! The only thing is…. I want to make my own to save money and reduce my carbon footprint but there are so many plastic containers in this project :( is the company thinking of using plant based “plastic” any time soon?

[@bramble-berry]

Hi Sara! We love that idea, thank you for your suggestion! 💜

[@MMN-bm3ev]

Substitute of sodium lactate?

[@sailaja3638]

Is this shampoo bar for hair

[@bramble-berry]

Yes, it is intended for use in hair.

[@priscillatse1332]

I’m wondering what the ph is?

[@bramble-berry]

When we tested the pH it came out to about 5.

[@priscillatse1332]

Thank you. These were my first synthetic shampoo bars. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it cleaned my hair. Had some trouble with melting the sci noodles so was dragging my feet when friends and hubby wanted me to make more. Finally watched your video again and made a double batch. Thank u so much for sharing.

[@suemeyer7551]

What about conditioner bars?

[@SirenaSpades]

Forget about conditioner bars. Talk about gloop in your hair! Use 1/2 water and 1/2 vinegar for a conditioner rinse!

[@bramble-berry]

Conditioning bars are a great idea! For a hair conditioner recipe see here; www.brambleberry.com/articles-and-projects/projects/body-care/carrot-hair-conditioner-project/PS000093.html?cgid=3-body_project_studio

[@julianbrinkmann6408]

Gracias, genia.

[@VideovigilanteUSA]

Its the beef jerky of shampoo😅✌️

[@carissabutler2718]

Can actual aloe Vera be used

[@bramble-berry]

You'll want to make sure whichever aloe vera you use has minimal additives.

[@nataliestewart6706]

loveiy shampoo bars . can you make a natural deodorant stick?

[@bramble-berry]

We will definitely look into making a recipe for natural deodorants! We made one many years ago that wasn't our favorite but we would suggest looking at that blog post as well: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/making-herbal-deoderant-2/

[@mariavivas3712]

where is the recipe ????

[@bramble-berry]

Here's a link to the recipe: www.brambleberry.com/articles-and-projects/projects/hair-care/aloe-shampoo-bar-project/PS000336.html

[@chrismeister15]

Is it just me or the audio sounds weird in this video? Like echoey or robotic?

[@MsAubrey]

Not just you. Camera was jumpy early in the video too.

[@christinebeider2514]

Ok so it wasn't just me lol. I thought it was my headphones but checked and it still was like that without them.

[@AndiNewtonian]

I really wanted to watch this video, but had to stop halfway through because all the quick camera angle jumps started making me motion sick. I don't recall this video style in any of your other videos. Is this the style you plan to use going forward?

[@yuliastiti9922]

🐱👍👍👍😀😀😀😂😂

[@conniehanold3294]

There are artificial dyes, preservatives and chemicals in the jade crystal dye colorant? I thought this was a natural shampoo.

[@bramble-berry]

Most ingredients in this recipe are not considered natural. You can omit the colorant if you prefer.

[@wj5442]

This looks lovely